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English for Tertiary Studies (ETS18)

Improve your English skills in 18 weeks and get direct entry into a UOW undergraduate or postgraduate degree.

To enquire about this course, please call the Future Students team on +61 2 4239 2330 or submit an online .

To apply for this course, please visit the UOW College

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Call UOW College Future Students on +61 2 4239 2330

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Australia: 1300 367 869. International: +61 2 4221 3218

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International
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Campus
UOW College ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½
Delivery ?
On Campus
Starts
  • UOW College ETS18 Intake 2 2026
  • UOW College ETS18 Intake 3 2026
  • UOW College ETS18 Intake 6 2026
  • UOW College ETS18 Intake 7 2026
  • UOW College ETS18 Intake 8 2026
Codes
CRICOS: 069912A
UOWCA: 1910

Overview

English for Tertiary Studies (ETS18) is an 18-week English language course that allows you to improve your English to gain direct entry to most diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate courses* without having to sit an IELTS test.  

This is a skills-based course that will provide you with a thorough introduction to the educational requirements for tertiary study. You will focus on study skills, language development, university-level research, and essay writing. 

You will participate in 20-22 hours per week of classroom tuition. 

This course is offered by our pathway provider, . You will receive a quality education at our English Language Centre, a proud member of English Australia, accredited by TEQSA and quality endorsed by NEAS Australia. 

*Students must pass their ETS course to gain entry without an IELTS test.

This course is accredited by TEQSA and delivered by UOW College Australia (CRICOS: 02723D; RTO: 91159). UOW College Australia is a registered business name of UOWC Ltd (ABN: 14 105 312 329). 

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Admissions information

The procedures governing admission are defined in , and the . For additional information, see .

  • English Language Requirements
    Course Minimum entry requirements for UOW College and UOW courses requiring IELTS 6.0 Academic (Reading and Writing 6.0) or equivalent for entry Minimum entry requirements for UOW College and UOW courses requiring IELTS 6.5 Academic or higher (Reading and Writing 6.0) or equivalent for entry
    English for Tertiary Studies, 6 weeks Overall IELTS of 6.0 Academic (Reading 5.5, and Writing 5.5) or equivalent Overall IELTS of 6.5 Academic (Reading 6.0 or Writing 6.0, both no less than 5.5) or equivalent
    English for Tertiary Studies, 12 weeks Overall IELTS of 5.5 Academic (Reading 5.0 and Writing 5.0) or equivalent Overall IELTS of 6.0 Academic (Reading 5.5 and Writing 5.5) or equivalent
    English for Tertiary Studies, 18 weeks Overall IELTS 5.0 Academic (Reading 5.0 & Writing 5.0) or equivalent Overall IELTS of 5.5 Academic (Reading 5.0 and Writing 5.0) or equivalent

    English Language package requirements

    UOW College English courses can be packaged with UOW Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees, UOW College Foundation Studies and/or Diploma courses. There are many advantages to packaged programs, including when a package includes English, no further external English test (such as IELTS) will be necessary before beginning your next course at UOW College or UOW.

    Read more about English Language package requirements on the webpage.

More detail

UOW College fees, payment options, scholarships and loans (as applicable) are outlined on the and .

    This course has various intakes throughout the year at our ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, Liverpool and Sydney CBD campuses. Key dates for English language courses are available on the .

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