Students who have an English language proficiency level lower than that required for acceptance into SAIBT may choose or be required to complete an English language program at CELUSA (Centre for English Language in the University of South Australia).

CELUSA is co-located in the Brookman Building with SAIBT and offers a range of accredited programs including the University Entrance Certificate which is an alternative to the IELTS exam. CELUSA is also the IELTS testing centre for South Australia.

Enrolments for SAIBT and CELUSA programs can be made together as a student visa and study package for international students. Enrolling in both programs at the one time covers visa and health insurance provisions.

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SAIBT has developed the Mixed English Program especially for international students who have English language proficiency marginally below that necessary for a full academic program.

This program combines 12 weeks of English language (16 hours per week in the AES 100 Academic English Studies course) and a reduced academic program comprising one or two Certificate IV or Diploma courses.

Mixed English Program is offered to students whose level of English language proficiency is IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent).

Students who undertake the Mixed Program usually take three semesters to complete their Certificate IV or Diploma. During the first semester, students enrol in the Mixed Program. Upon successful completion of their English studies they then undertake their remaining academic courses over the following two semesters.

Students who do not achieve a pass in AES100 at the end of their first semester may need an additional semester studying the Mixed Program.

After completing this program, students are not required to undertake further English-language testing (ie IELTS etc).

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