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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 includes 20 hours in-class tuition and 10 hours outside class consisting of:

  • skills development workshops
  • Academic Support Kit
  • classroom extension activities/homework.
In addition, the Independent Learning Centre (ILC) is open weekdays from 8 am until 5.30 pm for individual consultations and self-study.

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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
  • enhanced career skills
  • undertaken practical and effective preparation for the demands of academic life at Monash
  • developed new life-long friendships.

 

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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:

  • critical evaluation and refection
  • research skills
  • information literacy
  • knowledge management
  • note-taking from readings
  • literature review
  • critical thinking
  • editing and proof-reading
  • essay writing
  • note-taking from lectures
  • seminar presentation skills.

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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 ELBP
(to bachelor degree)		 ELBP CRICOS Code 041846C
IELTS: 5.5, writing 6.0 (no band lower than 5.0)
TOEFL PAPER-BASED: 527, TWE 4.5
TOEFL iBT: Overall 71, writing 20, no section lower than 13  
10-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: April, November
Fees: A$4500
IELTS: 5.5 (no band lower than 5.0)
TOEFL PAPER-BASED: 527, TWE 4.0
TOEFL iBT: Overall 71, writing 17, no section lower than 13
15-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: March, October
Fees: A$6750

 

Entry to Monash University ELBP
(to postgraduate coursework)		 ELBP CRICOS Code 041846C
IELTS: 6.0, writing 6.0 (no band lower than 5.0)
TOEFL PAPER-BASED: 550, TWE 4.5
TOEFL iBT: Overall 79, writing 22, no section lower than 17
10-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: April, November
Fees: A$4500
IELTS: 6.0 (no band lower than 5.0)
TOEFL PAPER-BASED: 550, TWE 4.0
TOEFL iBT: Overall 79, writing 20, no section lower than 17
15-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: March, October
Fees: A$6750

 


Entry requirements for transition to Monash College

Entry to Monash College Part 1 ELBP
(to Monash College Diploma Part 1)		 ELBP CRICOS Code 041846C

IELTS: 5.0 (writing 5.0)
TOEFL PAPER-BASED: 500, (TWE 4)
TOEFL iBT: Overall 61, writing 17+
15-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: February, June, October
Fees: A$6750

 

Entry to Monash College Part 2 ELBP
(to Monash College Diploma Part 2)		 ELBP CRICOS Code 041846C

IELTS: 5.5, (writing 5.5) 
TOEFL PAPER-BASED: 527, (TWE 4.5)
TOEFL iBT: Overall 71, writing 18+
10-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: March, August, November
Fees: A$4500
IELTS: 5.0 (writing 5.0)
TOEFL PAPER-BASED: 500, (TWE 4)
TOEFL iBT: Overall 61, writing 17+
15-week ELBP
 Clayton campus

Intakes: February, June, October
Fees: A$6750

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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:

  • academic writing
  • research assignments
  • seminar presentations.

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Course dates

For dates visit the MUELC course dates.

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Fees

For current fee details visit the MUELC fees.

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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

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

Telephone: (+61 3) 9903 4788
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).