ELICOS in Australia
Please hover over the map of Australia as illustrated below and by clicking on a particular state will bring you to section of this page that lists all the universities and colleges offering ELICOS courses in that state.
Western Australia
The Western Australian ELICOS sector is based around Perth, the capital city. Perth is a dynamic and exciting location that has developed a reputation over recent years as Australia's 'Education City'. ELICOS in Perth can be studied at a number of different schools, including tertiary institutions, vocational training colleges, and private providers. All of these Perth ELICOS schools offer the high standards that have made Australia famous as a place to learn English as a second language.
- Curtin University of Technology | Visit Website
- Perth International College of EnglishPerth International College of English | Visit Website
- Cambridge International College Perth | Visit Website
- University of Western Australia | Visit Website
- Alexander Language School | Visit Website
Northern Territory
Darwin and The Northern Territory and its capital Darwin is a great place to study ELICOS in a relaxed tropical environment. ELICOS Darwin style includes the ability to visit some spectacular World Heritage areas including Kakadu National Park.
Darwin has grown from an early and remote outpost to a thriving modern capital city. As well as galleries and museums, there are nightclubs, theatres, restaurants and a casino. It is also a vibrant multicultural city with Aboriginal culture very much etched into the community.
South Australia
The South Australian ELICOS sector is based around the capital city Adelaide. The ELICOS Adelaide schools range from the government run higher education institutions to private providers that are able to offer the high level of quality demanded of the ELICOS sector. Adelaide and South Australia is the smart choice for students looking for a location that is not expensive and that offers a safe and supportive environment for international students.
- English College of Adelaide | Visit Website
- South Australian College of English | Visit Website
- Flinders University | Visit Website
- University of Adelaide | Visit Website
- University of South Australia | Visit Website
Queensland
Studying ELICOS in Queensland provides just the right mix of the big city with the relaxed natural environment. Queensland has become famous around the world for its wonderful natural environment that can be experienced and enjoyed at many locations around the state. The north of the state begins at the Tropic of Capricorn and extends south through some of the world's most marvellous tropical coastline. This includes the Great Barrier Reef which is regarded as one the world's great natural wonders. Throughout this region there are a number of major cities and the ELICOS Queensland sector has developed there to serve these growing student destinations.
- Pacific College of English | Visit Website
- Queensland College of English | Visit Website
- Sunshine Coast English College | Visit Website
- Queensland University of Technology | Visit Website
- University of Queensland | Visit Website
- Gold Coast Institute of TAFE | Visit Website
New South Wales and Australian Capital Territories
ELICOS in New South Wales can be the choice for students looking for some action and excitement when they come to study in Australia. New South Wales has the largest population of any Australian state and offers an excellent climate that allows for year round swimming and surfing in the north of the state and skiing in the mountain regions during the winter.
New South Wales Universities
- Specialty Language Centre | Visit Website
- GEOS Sydney | Visit Website
- Sydney College of English | Visit Website
- Charles Sturt University | Visit Website
- Macquarie University | Visit Website
- University of New England | Visit Website
Canberra in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) is Australia's national capital and is the home to some of the leading academic researching teaching facilities. It is one of the fastest growing locations for international students and there are ELICOS Canberra schools at each of the higher education institutions.
ACT Universities
Victoria
The Victorian ELICOS sector is focused on the capital city Melbourne, but like business, industry and government there is also a major representation of ELICOS in the regional cities. It is possible to find an ELICOS throughout Victoria and some of the schools listed also have multiple campuses so there is a choice about where the studies are done. Learning can take different forms including living and studying right in the centre of the capital city and enjoying the same high quality education within the relaxed atmosphere of a regional campus.
- Melbourne Language Centre | Visit Website
- University of Ballarat | Visit Website
- Victoria University | Visit Website
- Chisholm Institute of TAFE | Visit Website
- Gordon Institute of TAFE | Visit Website
- Holmesglen Institute of TAFE | Visit Website
- Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE | Visit Website
Tasmania
ELICOS in Tasmania provides an opportunity for students to learn in a relaxed and friendly environment where they will get all the support they need. Tasmanian's are proud of their reputation for hospitality and the Tasmanian ELICOS sector has built on this reputation by offering international students a welcoming location for them to study.
ELICOS Tasmania includes the state's higher education insitutions along with private providers. Remember that when you complete your ELICOS studies you can then study anywhere else in Australia. Tasmania is a great place to study English because people there still have time and energy to make students feel at home.









