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General English

Impact English College

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Course description

General English is our most popular course! It is a fun, interactive class which prepares you to use English in the real world.

In addition to developing core skills, this course provides students with pronunciation and grammar support, plus vocabulary improvement.

Our General English classes cover a range of interesting topics so that you will feel confident in any situation.

Dynamic teachers
Social and interactive classes
Strong speaking and listening focus

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
2-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
5 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 240 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
20 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026

Impact English College does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:50 AM - 01:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Melbourne to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 14 students
Maximum 18 students

Student age

Age range 18 years old and older
Average 25 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Impact English College is an award-winning school in Melbourne & Brisbane, Australia. We are very proud that these awards recognise the quality and commitment of our staff and teachers, and Impact's drive to do the best we can. This is one of the points of difference that you will experience at Impact English College. Our staff and teachers can be trusted to always do their very best for you.

Impact can help you achieve that IELTS score, learn English for the job you have or would like to have, or just help you get around your new city and country.

Our goal is to have a great impact on our students' lives by assisting them to improve their English language skills and to enable them to undertake exciting new adventures and possibilities in their future lives.

Year opened
2008
Number of classrooms
23

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

University partners

has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Australia. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Deakin College
Griffith College
Holmesglen Institute of Tafe
JMC Academy
Kangan Institute
La Trobe College
SAE Creative Media
William Angliss Institute

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Impact English College varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 25.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Japan
26%
Colombia
19%
Taiwan
12%
Thailand
12%
South Korea
9%
Brazil
4%
Chile
4%
Italy
4%
Mexico
4%
Other
6%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
20 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Melbourne based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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