Please email questions to english@navitas.com or contact us.
Yes, you can apply online.
Yes. Navitas Admissions can help with your application.
Only in exceptional circumstances as we consider it essential that the academic integrity of these courses is not compromised. Unlike General English they are not open for weekly enrolments and we expect all the students to commit to the whole of the course and also to the exam they will take at the end. If a student starts late (subject to approval by the Centre Manager) it is essential that they do an off-shore pre-test prior to arrival so that we can check we are saving a place for them on the appropriate course.
Yes. However, you must contact the partner institution first to receive an offer in writing, and then the Australian Department of Immigration & Border Protection (DIBP).
Yes. However, you must contact the partner institution first to receive an offer in writing, and then the Australian Department of Immigration & Border Protection (DIBP).
We are always here to help with any homestay issues. Most minor issues in a homestay family can be solved by speaking to your homestay family directly however if you need further assistance then please speak to the accommodation staff at your centre.
If you would like to extend your homestay then please speak to the student services manager or accommodation officer at your centre.
You need to give 2 weeks’ notice if you would like to move out of your homestay early. Please speak to the student services manager or accommodation officers at your centre. We will refund any remaining homestay fees however an amendment fee will apply
Please refer to the online Boomerang calendar or visit reception to book and pay for activities.
Speak to the Navitas English reception staff and they can advise you on the different gym options which are available in your city.
Unfortunately we cannot replace lost gym membership passes.
You can do lots of different activities as part of Boomerang including:
• Sporting Activities
• Cultural Activities
• Day Trips and Weekend Excursions
• Surf Camps
• Social Activities (coffee afternoons, dinners)
• Student parties
• Speed Friending
• Plus much much more…
Activities are always changing so look out for new and exciting activities. Don’t forget that we love hearing your thoughts and ideas so if there are any activities you would like to see on the program then let your activities coordinator or reception know.
Sometimes activities need to be cancelled (adverse weather). If this happens we will contact you to let you know. We will try to reorganize the activity for a different date and time. If this isn’t possible and you have paid for the activity then we will arrange a refund for you.
Navitas recommends that all students have appropriate insurance for their stay in Australia (e.g. travel insurances, health insurance).
Activity start times vary depending on the type of activity and your centre. Please see your monthly calendar for start times or speak to reception.
OSHC has a number of exclusions under their policy. Please read your policy for more information.
OSHC is a health insurance therefore it doesn’t provide cover for things like:
• Lost/stolen belongings
• Cancellation of flights
• Home contents
Navitas English staff will attend most activities with you and will ensure that you have a great time and answer any questions which you have while on the activity. Some activities are organized through our partners and their staff will accompany you on the activity.
The visa which you are on will need to have work rights for you to work while you are in Australia. Please check on your visa grant letter to see if you have work rights and if there are any additional conditions.
Please speak to reception in the first instance. We can give you the relevant contacts (e.g. Fair Work Ombudsman) who you can speak to.
Many jobs are popular with students including hospitality, retail, tourism, construction (labouring) and agriculture.
You can ask for help at any point at reception. We also run regular myStudy Business Communication & Culture sessions which will be advertised on the Boomerang calendar and around the school.
Yes, you will need to pay tax on your earnings. All workers need to obtain a tax file number from the ATO.
Yes. The curriculum is nationally standardised and moderated.
Yes, each Navitas Academic English teacher has an average of 10,000+ hrs teaching experience. Many have been teaching English for over 20 years!
All Academic English teachers have university degrees and specialist English Language Teaching qualifications in accordance with Australian government regulations.
Yes. Students who pass the Academic English courses will receive a Navitas Certificate and Record of Achievement. These documents show the results the student achieved in the Academic English course(s) and are used to gain entry to the partner University/TAFE/College.
No, students have the option to take the official Cambridge exam at the end of the course but Navitas English dos encourage students to take the exam. Academically it makes the course more serious, robust and challenging. It keeps the students motivated and helps build teamwork as everyone is focused on the same goal– passing the Cambridge ESOL examination. Overall it makes for a better learning experience and students get more out of it.
No. Your overall performance is calculated by averaging the scores you achieve in Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking and Use of English. The weighting of each of the four skills and Use of English is equal.
Yes – no exceptions. The Navitas Academic English Courses are registered as 10-week courses with the Australian Government Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS), so all of the courses must be completed.
Yes. Students are only permitted to resubmit 1 failed assessment item – every other assessment item must be passed at the first attempt.
In Sydney and Perth the average number of students is 15.
The maximum in every campus is 18.
General English and IELTS Preparation courses start every Monday (excluding Public Holidays) and Academic English courses start every 5 weeks, please refer to our course dates for more detail.
You will definitely receive a graduation certificate showing that you have completed a Cambridge preparation course at Navitas. You will also receive a certificate from Cambridge for the level below the exam you took if your result lies within that band on the Cambridge English scale.
Students must attend a minimum of 80% of the class hours in accordance with Australian regulations.
Academic English 1 is at Intermediate (B1+) level. It introduces students to the language, skills and assessment required for AE2, AE3 and AE4 and prepares students for study in extended foundation courses at Australian colleges.
Academic English 2 is at Upper-Intermediate (B2) level. It prepares students for study in certificate, foundation and diploma courses at Australian TAFE and colleges.
Academic English 3 is at Advanced (B2+) level. It prepares students for study in bachelor’s and associate degree and advanced diploma courses at Australian universities.
Academic English 4 is at Advanced (C1) level. It prepares students for study in bachelor’s and master’s degree courses at Australian universities.
Each Academic English level uses course-specific material written by Navitas curriculum experts.
Yes. You can do an onshore pre-test with the Academic English Coordinator on your campus any time to check if you are ready.
Yes. This way we can get a more accurate idea if you are suitable for the course and can counsel you accordingly. It also helps to avoid a situation where a student arrives and fails the placement test on the first day and is denied access to the course they have booked as the lower (or higher) course is fully booked.
Yes, it is important to do a pre-test so that Navitas knows which Academic English level (1, 2, 3 or 4) is right for your level of English.
You can do an online (Versant) test or an offshore paper test.
No. Navitas English has Direct Entry Agreements with over 60 leading Australian universities, TAFEs and colleges. So, students who pass the Navitas Academic English courses can enter Certificate, Diploma, Bachelors and Masters programs without an IELTS Test result.
Please contact your agent if you have appointed an agent. Alternatively, you can contact your local Navitas Office.
You can do a free online quiz created by Navitas English teachers, or you can arrange to sit a test with your local Education Agent.
The percentage which must be achieved varies depending on the partner University, TAFE, College. Please refer to the Direct Entry List for the exact requirements of each institution.
Please provide your official test results (such as IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, PTE) if you have any. If you don’t have any official test results, we recommend you do an online test or an offshore paper test.