Sobre ELICOS
ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) is not a traditional association but rather a regulatory framework and course classification system used exclusively in Australia. ELICOS refers to English language courses that are solely or mostly English language instruction provided to overseas students who hold a student visa to study in Australia, issued by the Australian Government.
ELICOS forms a significant part of Australia's international education industry and is designed to improve international students' English language skills by building exceptional communication abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing. The term "intensive" denotes full-time study for students on student visas.
ELICOS courses are offered by secondary schools, TAFE institutes, universities, private colleges, and specialist English language centres throughout Australia. These courses have specific requirements and are regulated under the Education Services for Overseas Students (ESOS) Framework.
Requisitos para Membros
To deliver ELICOS courses to overseas students in Australia, providers must meet specific requirements:
ESOS Registration Requirements:
- Must be an ESOS provider listed on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS)
- Must have the ELICOS course on their registration
- Must have the delivery location approved
- Do not need to be a registered training organisation (RTO) to deliver ELICOS courses
ELICOS Standards 2018 Requirements:
- Compliance with national standards for ELICOS providers and courses
- Meet specific quality requirements outlined in the ELICOS Standards 2018
- Provide full-time intensive English language instruction
- Ensure courses are designed for overseas students on student visas
- Maintain appropriate facilities and resources for language learning
- Employ qualified teaching staff
- Provide adequate student support services
- Implement proper assessment and progression systems
Course Structure Requirements:
- Minimum 20 hours of face-to-face learning per week
- Structured programs covering speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills
- Appropriate placement and testing procedures
- Regular evaluation and feedback systems
- Compliance with CRICOS registration requirements
Procedimento de Reclamação e Arbitragem
ELICOS providers operate under the ESOS Framework, which provides comprehensive protection for international students:
- Students studying ELICOS courses have the same protections as other international students under ESOS
- Complaints can be made through the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) for applicable providers
- TEQSA (Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency) handles complaints for higher education providers
- State regulatory bodies handle complaints for school-based providers
- The ESOS Framework includes dispute resolution mechanisms
- Students have access to the Overseas Students Ombudsman for unresolved complaints
Informações Gerais
Year of Foundation: ELICOS framework established as part of Australia's international education regulatory system
Total Number of Members: Not applicable - ELICOS is a course classification rather than a membership organization
Geographic Focus: Australia
Organisation Type: Regulatory Framework / Course Classification System
Regulatory Bodies:
- Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) - regulates some ELICOS providers
- Tertiary Education Quality Standards Agency (TEQSA) - regulates higher education ELICOS providers
- State regulatory bodies - regulate school-based ELICOS providers
- Department of Education - oversees ESOS Framework
Course Types Offered:
- General English courses
- Academic English preparation
- English for Specific Purposes
- IELTS preparation
- Cambridge exam preparation
- Business English
- Conversation and pronunciation classes
Key Features:
- Full-time intensive study (minimum 20 hours per week)
- Designed specifically for overseas students on student visas
- Comprehensive student protection under ESOS Framework
- Quality assurance through national standards
- Pathway programs to further education
- Flexible entry dates and course durations
Informações de Contato
ELICOS Regulatory Information:
Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA)
Phone: 1300 644 844 (within Australia)
Phone: +61 2 5933 2022 (from outside Australia)
Website: https://www.asqa.gov.au/
Department of Education - ESOS Framework
Website: https://www.education.gov.au/esos-framework
Study Australia (Official Government Site)
Website: https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au/
Key Resources:
- ELICOS Standards 2018 - outlines specific quality requirements
- CRICOS (Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students)
- ESOS Framework - comprehensive regulatory framework
- National English Language Teaching Accreditation Scheme (NEAS) - optional quality indicator
Note: ELICOS providers are not required to hold NEAS accreditation, but ASQA recognises NEAS accreditation as one potential indicator of quality for ELICOS providers. The ELICOS system ensures that international students receive quality English language education while studying in Australia on student visas.