Lloyds International College

The College has always been at 307 Pitt Street, Sydney, being centrally located in a very accessible location near Town Hall Station. Initially it started on Level 5 as an ELICOS College, offering General English and IELTS courses, but then expanded into VET courses in Business and Information Technology. The College also expanded to include Level 1 of 307 Pitt Street. During its relatively short existence the College has built up an excellent record of service to students, quality of teaching and compliance with government regulations. The English College in particular has always had a high reputation. A wide and varied network of agents and contacts was established and maintained. Lloyds International College is part of a group of colleges, established under The Education Group.

Situated in the heart of Sydney, Lloyds International College is in the center of the business and tourism area. Major attractions such as the Sydney Opera House and Darling Harbour are just a short walk away. Parks, cafes, beaches surround us. Traveling to Lloyds is easy from anywhere in Sydney. Train, bus and ferry stops are all close by.

General English Course Aim: Each course aims to improve overseas’ students’ general English level, once the course has finished, students should be ready to enter the next class. The general English classes also form a basis for students to move on to more specialized areas such as IELTS Test Preparation. Testing: On entry into the college the student will take a placement test, which determines their English Level and the class to which they are best suited. Students will be given progress tests to help them evaluate their performance. Classroom performance is also monitored and further recommendations are made on areas requiring attention and ways further progress could be made. Throughout a month, students are tested on Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Levels: Elementary English Pre-Intermediate English Intermediate English Upper Intermediate English Advanced English Further study: Students who complete our general English courses at an intermediate level will be able to undertake educational or vocational courses. Students wishing to take IELTS preparation should have finished an upper intermediate level course. IELTS Preparation Course Aim: The IELTS preparation course aims to: • familiarise students with all elements of the IELTS test. • provide test taking strategies to maximize student band scores. • assist students to achieve the band score they need. Testing: On entering the college the student will be given a placement test to determine whether he/she is ready to join an IELTS class and in which areas of the test he/she needs to pay particular attention. Throughout the course students’ progress will be monitored with materials similar to those used in the real test. Modules: IELTS Preparation - General Module IELTS Preparation – Academic Module Completion: On completion of their IELTS preparation course our students are awarded a certificate, which grades their language level in the four key language skills as well as their classroom performance. The grades relate to detailed descriptors explaining the student’s capabilities and learning needs