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QUT College English – Kelvin Grove

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Overview

QUT College teaches General English at Kelvin Grove, about three kilometres from Brisbane’s city centre. The College is part of the Kelvin Grove campus and students can use university libraries, learning spaces and support services. The location suits learners who want to improve everyday English while studying in a university setting. The course develops fluency and accuracy through reading, writing, listening and speaking. Class tests, group work and participation help track progress. Students planning to continue into English for Academic Purposes need to meet the required entry-test score before progressing. The General English program is designed for learners who want English for everyday life, further study or work. QUT includes cultural study through excursions and provides an individual progress report every five weeks. Someone aiming for a QUT degree should check the separate academic English pathway and the score needed to move from General English into it.

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Courses

General English runs for five to 45 weeks, with nine start dates per year and a maximum class size of 18. Students take a placement test on the first day. Weekly study includes 20 hours with the class teacher and five hours of supervised guided independent learning. QUT lists five levels from elementary to advanced. A full level normally takes two five-week sessions. The five-week course page identifies General English as a starting point for prospective QUT students below IELTS 5.0. Placement still determines the class and expected study duration.

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Fees

The five-week General English course is listed at AUD 2,260 in 2026 and AUD 2,360 in 2027, per study period. The 2026 international guide gives AUD 452 per teaching week. A five-week block is the shortest published option. Ask the College to confirm any non-tuition charges, insurance and the rate in your offer. Accommodation and airport transport are separate, so a housing-inclusive total depends on the dates and provider. The university also publishes a 10-week General English course page. This is a separate enrolment option and represents the normal teaching time for a full level. A learner expecting to complete a full level should use that course quote rather than treating the five-week example as the full pathway budget. QUT’s 2027 international quick guide still shows AUD 452 per teaching week, whereas the five-week course page shows AUD 2,360 for the 2027 study period. Confirm which amount appears on the offer before paying or entering a housing contract.

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Accommodation

QUT’s accommodation guide lists student-specific housing, shared homes, apartments and residential colleges. Kelvin Grove options include student accommodation near the campus precinct. Confirm the exact address, minimum contract length, deposit, utilities and meal arrangements before choosing a place. Students comparing accommodation in central Brisbane should allow for the full commute to Kelvin Grove. QUT Accommodation Services publishes a listings board that includes private rooms near Kelvin Grove. The board also points to Queensland tenancy and rooming agreement forms. Check whether the listing allows a stay of only one five-week session.

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Location

149 Victoria Park Road, Kelvin Grove QLD 4059, Australia

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