SIBT provides a range of study options to suit students’ individual English language needs. SIBT will advise students on the most appropriate study options based on previous English results and Australian Government requirements.

Mixed English Option at SIBT

(for Certificate IV in University Foundation Studies students only)

This program is designed for students who have an equivalent IELTS score of 5.0. It allows students to improve their English language ability while studying select academic units (in Certificate IV only) at SIBT. During the first semester students study 15 hours of English per week and two academic units. Additional languge support (five hours per week) continues to be provided for students during the second and third semesters.

Pre-course English

Students who require full-time English study prior to commencing their studies at SIBT may choose to learn English at Macquarie University or learn English at Macquarie City Campus.

Learn English at Macquarie University

The Centre for Macquarie English (CME), formerly NCELTR, is recognised internationally as providing high quality English programs that develop the skills students need in their academic program. Conveniently located in the SIBT building, CME offers the Study Skills English program, an academic English program specifically designed for direct entry to SIBT. Students are recommended between 5 - 40 weeks of tuition depending on their English langauge needs. For further details refer to www.cme.mq.edu.au.

The Centre for Macquarie English - CME (preferable for students studying at SIBT, Macquarie University)

*The Admissions department will advise students of extact tuition cost upon issue of Offer Letter. Students are also required to pay an enrolment fee ($200), social and recreational activities fee ($55) and materials fee ($150)

Learn English at Macquarie City Campus

ACL Sydney English Centre has 20 years experience and offers a range of courses to prepare students for further study. It is located on Level 4 Wynyard Green in the same building as SIBT, Macquarie City Campus. For more information on ACL refer to www.acl.edu.au/sydney

ACL (preferable for students studying at SIBT, Macquarie City Campus)

*The Admissions department will advise students of extact tuition cost upon issue of Offer Letter. Students are also required to pay an enrolment fee ($200) and materials fees ($132 - $215 depending on the length of the course).

SIBT can organise your English tuition through either CME or ACL. Complete the SIBT application form advising us of your current English level (e.g. provide IELTS, TOEFL score), where you would like to study, and we will coordinate your enrolment.

SIBT also recognises courses from other English language institutions in Australia. Please contact SIBT for details of institutions with articulation agreements.

English Testing Options

Students who are not required by the Australian Government to provide IELTS are able to sit a Navitas Placement Test. Please contact your SIBT representative or the SIBT Admissions team for further details.