English Courses

Sea English Academy International provides English courses for students of all levels of ability, with a focus on teaching the communicative skills of reading, writing, speaking, listening and grammar. The courses offered consist of 20 hours per week of face-to-face teaching and 2 hours per week of self-study.

On the first day at school, new students are given a detailed placement test. The placement test includes an interview and a written test on reading, grammar and writing skills. Students are then placed into different class levels according to the result of their placement test.

Students are assessed by their teachers on a daily basis on how well they are doing in class. Students are also tested every 6 weeks with a speaking interview and written exam papers on Listening , Reading, Writing and Grammar.

Morning class is with a core teacher and the emphasis is on communication and the use of grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary.  The core teachers encourage their students to tell them about their interests and what they expect from the course.  The teachers spend time talking with students about their language learning so that they can adapt resources to meet the students specific needs.

Afternoon classes focus on the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking, putting the skills learnt in the morning class into practice.  Students work as individuals, small groups or as a whole class on a range of activities to reinforce their morning lessons.

Friday Afternoon.

This is Options time, when each week students can select a different class from serious options such as exam practice, grammar and pronunciation, or fun options such as cooking class, sport and dance.  This afternoon allows students to mix with students from other classes and levels, and to use their English in a different context.  The options can change depending on popularity and the seasons.

English for Academic Purposes

This course is designed for students who want to take a course at university, college or further education institute.   As the IELTS and TOEFL exams are often required to start tertiary education, the course does include preparation for these exams, but it also aims to train students in the specific research and study skills that they will need to succeed in their future studies.

Sea English Academy International counselors are available to assist students with their enrolment in further studies and help them to make the transition to their next institution.

English for Business Purposes

Students who wish to improve their English skills for business will certainly benefit from taking this course. It also prepares students for entry into business courses, or to take the Cambridge Business English Certificate.

The course gives students practice in reading and writing business correspondence, and to communicate verbally (telephone skills, presentations, talks and business meetings).  The focus is also on building the students business vocabulary, as well as improving students research skills.

Included in the tasks for this class is a small business project.  This aims to help students make practical use of the skills that they have developed during the course and to give them hands-on experience in working as a business team.

Another key component of the course is interaction with the local community, with excursions to companies.  In addition, guest speakers from the Sunshine Coast business community visit the class to share their knowledge and experience.

IELTS Preparation

The IELTS test is the standard test for students intending to study in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. It is also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies. IELTS provides a reliable assessment of a student's ability to read, write, speak and listen accurately in English.

Enrolment for IELTS Preparation classes at Sea English Academy International is every Monday. During the course students will not only improve the skills mentioned above, they will also become familiar with the exam format and will have the opportunity to do several practice tests.

Students can take the IELTS test at the University of the Sunshine Coast every month and the results are available within two weeks. The IELTS rules state that students cannot repeat the test within ninety days at any test centre.  For more general information about IELTS visit www.ielts.org

We recommend that students attain upper intermediate level English, or equivalent, before enrolling for the IELTS Exam Preparation Course.   

Students can commence any course on each Monday.  There are no minimum or maximum lengths of enrollment.