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English Language Bridging Program (ELBP)

CRICOS code: 041846C
CRICOS provider: Monash College Pty Ltd 01857J

What is the English Language Bridging Program?
Who is this course for?
About the program
Course structure
Benefits
Study skills
Entry requirements
Assessment
Course dates
Fees
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English Language Bridging Program (ELBP)

The English Language Bridging Program (ELBP) is a full-time program that bridges the gap between your previous English language qualifications and those accepted by Monash. On successful completion of the program, you are admitted directly to Monash University or Monash College.

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Who is this course for?

The ELBP course is for students who have received a conditional offer to study at either Monash University or Monash College.

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About the program

The ELBP program is a full-time course with classes held Monday to Friday, 8.30 am – 12.45 pm, or 12.45 pm – 5pm.

The weekly study load totals 40 hours:

  • 20 hours in-class study
  • 3 hours guided independent learning
  • 2 hours tutorial/special classes
  • 15 hours homework/preparation.

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Course structure

The English Language Bridging Program provides the learning environment for students to develop skills in language, self-disciplined learning and content knowledge within an Australian educational context.

Classes focus on academic skills and preparation for the reading, writing, speaking and listening, note-taking and research that students will be undertaking within their Monash course.

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Benefits

On successful completion of the Program you will have:

  • direct entry into most Monash courses without re-sitting IELTS*
  • highly-developed academic skills
  • undertaken world-class language training in a caring environment
  • the ability to achieve higher pass rates and higher grades on average in your course
  • increased career skills
  • undertaken practical and effective preparation for the demands of academic life at Monash
  • developed new life-long friendships.

* For a complete list of undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by
Monash University and their related IELTS scores, contact International Admissions

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Study skills

Every assessment task in the Program relates directly to your future academic study. The skills you will enhance include:

  • academic reading
  • literature review
  • critical thinking
  • editing and proof-reading
  • essay writing
  • lecture note-taking
  • seminar presentations.

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Entry requirements

To enter the ELBP you must have a Conditional Offer from either Monash University or Monash College.

Your current English test scores and the destination course you have chosen determine whether you have been offered the 10-week or 15-week English Language Bridging Program.

Your Offer letter tells you which course you have been accepted into and your commencement date.

The tables below are indicative of the English language test scores and your likely ELBP placement.

Entry requirements for transition to Monash University

Entry to: Monash University
bachelor degree		 ELBP CRICOS Code 041846C
IELTS: 5.5, Writing 6.0, no indiv. band score < 5.0
TOEFL: 527 with a TWE of 4.5, or
Computer-based TOEFL: 197 with ER of 4.5
10-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: April, November
Fees: A$4300
IELTS: 5.5, Writing 5.0, no indiv. band score < 5.0
TOEFL: 527 with a TWE of 4.0, or
Computer-based TOEFL: 197 with ER of 4.0
15-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: March, October
Fees: A$6450

Entry to: Monash University
postgraduate degree		 ELBP CRICOS Code 041846C
IELTS: 6.0, Writing 6.0, no indiv. band score < 5.0
TOEFL: 550 with a TWE of 4.5, or
Computer-based TOEFL: 213 with ER of 4.5
10-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: April, November
Fees: A$4300
IELTS: 6.0, Writing 5.0, no indiv. band score < 5.0
TOEFL: 550 with a TWE of 4.0, or
Computer-based TOEFL: 213 with ER of 4.0
15-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: March, October
Fees: A$6450


Entry requirements for transition to Monash University, Faculty of Business and Economics for Semester 2, 2008

Entry to: Monash University
postgraduate degree		 ELBP CRICOS Code 041846C
IELTS: 7.0, Writing 6.0, no indiv. band score < 6.5
TOEFL: 580 with a TWE of 4.5, or
Computer-based TOEFL: 237 with ER of 5.0,
Internet-based TOEFL: 100, Writing 22, no section lower than 20

or

IELTS: 6.5, Writing 6.5, no indiv. band score < 6.5
TOEFL: 580 with a TWE of 4.5, or
Computer-based TOEFL: 237 with ER of 5.0, or
Internet-based TOEFL: 90, Writing 24, no section lower than 20
10-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: April, November
Fees: A$4300
IELTS: 6.5, Writing 6.0, no indiv. band score < 6.5
TOEFL: 580 with a TWE of 4.5, or
Computer-based TOEFL: 237 with ER of 5.0, or
Internet-based TOEFL: 90, Writing 22, no section lower than 20

or

IELTS: 6.0, Writing 6.0, no indiv. band score < 6.0
TOEFL: 550 with a TWE of 4.5, or
Computer-based TOEFL: 213 with ER of 5.0, or
Internet-based TOEFL: 80, Writing 22, no section lower than 20
15-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: March, October
Fees: A$6450


Entry requirements for transition to Monash College

Entry to: Monash College
Diploma Part 1		 ELBP CRICOS Code 041846C
IELTS: 5.0, Writing 5.0, no indiv. band score < 4.5
TOEFL: 500 with a TWE of 4.0, or
Computer-based TOEFL: 173 with ER of 4.0
10-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: March, August, November
Fees: A$4300
IELTS: 5.0, no indiv. band score < 4.0
TOEFL: 500 or
Computer-based TOEFL: 173
15-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: February, June, October
Fees: A$6450

Entry to: Monash College
Diploma Part 2		 ELBP CRICOS Code 041846C
IELTS: 5.5, Writing 6.0, no indiv. band score < 4.5
TOEFL: 527 with a TWE of 4.5, or
Computer-based TOEFL: 197 with ER of 4.5
10-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: March, August, November
Fees: A$4300
IELTS: 5.5, Writing 5.0, no indiv. band score < 4.0
TOEFL: 527 with a TWE of 4.0, or
Computer-based TOEFL: 197 with ER of 4.0
15-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: February, June, October
Fees: A$6450

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Assessment

To pass the Program you must complete a series of tasks that test your ability to use English for academic studies.

Assessment tasks reflect the work you will do in your University or College course. These may vary – sometimes they may be written, sometimes they require you to find out information from reading a text. Tasks and assessments include:

  • an academic essay
  • research assignments
  • seminar presentations.

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Course dates

English Language Bridging Program (ELBP) for Monash University students CRICOS code: 041846C

(ELBP taken prior to commencing semester intakes)

2008/09/10

For entry into Monash University Semester 1, commencing 2 March 2009

Start Finish Number of Weeks
9 October 2008 6 February 2009 15
13 November 2008 6 February 2009 10

For entry into Monash University Semester 2, commencing 20 July 2009

Start Finish Number of Weeks
16 March 26 June 15
20 April 26 June 10

For entry into Monash University Semester 1, commencing 1 March 2010

Start Finish Number of Weeks
12 October 5 February 2010 15
16 November 5 February 2010 10

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English Language Bridging Program (ELBP) for Monash College students CRICOS code: 041846C

(ELBP taken prior to commencing trimester intakes)

2008/09/10

For entry into Monash College Trimester 3, commencing 20 October 2008

Start Finish Number of Weeks
26 June 2008 10 October 2008 15
31 July 2008 10 October 2008 10

For entry into Monash College Trimester 1, commencing 23 February 2009

Start Finish Number of Weeks
9 October 2008 6 February 15
13 November 2008 6 February 10

For entry into Monash College Trimester 2, commencing 22 June 2009

Start Finish Number of Weeks
9 February 22 May 15
16 March 22 May 10

For entry into Monash College Trimester 3, commencing 19 Octboer 2009

Start Finish Number of Weeks
29 June 9 October 15
3 August 9 October 10

For entry into Monash College Trimester 1, commencing 22 February 2010

Start Finish Number of Weeks
12 October 2009 5 February 15
16 November 2009 5 February 10

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Fees

Tuition fees depend on whether you are taking a 10-week or 15-week program.

You will need to pay: an enrolment of A$200 tuition fees

Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC):

  • up to 3 months (single) A$ 88
  • up to 3 months (family) A$176

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How to apply?

International students can apply for admission to the English Language Bridging Program only when receiving a Conditional offer to study at Monash University or Monash College.

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For more information

International Recruitment Services
Monash University
871 Dandenong Road
Caulfield East Victoria 3145
Australia

Telephone: (+61 3) 9627 4852
Email: study@monash.edu

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Success

Students who successfully complete the ELBP are equipped with the language and study skills that enhance their first year results. University research reveals that ELBP students achieve an average progression rate of 93% compared to 88.3% of all Monash University students (semester 1, 2006).