Language and Communication Essentials
The University Of Western Australia
Language and Communication Essentials is an English language course provided by The University of Western Australia's Centre for English Language Teaching (UWA CELT). If you need to improve your English skills for a pathway program at UWA College, this course offers high-quality English language tuition in a supportive and friendly environment.
To meet UWA College's minimum English language requirements, there are two options for packaging your English language program at UWA CELT:
Option 1: If you've achieved an overall IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent, your language program can be packaged with your chosen UWA College pathway and UWA degree. This option gives you everything you need under a single study plan and visa, so you won’t have to take another approved English language test, like IELTS or TOEFL, upon completion.
Option 2: If your overall IELTS score is less than 5.0, you'll need a longer English language program to meet the requirements for entry into a UWA College pathway program. In this case, UWA College will provide you with two separate study plans, one for a stand-alone English language program and one for your packaged UWA College pathway and UWA degree. With multiple start dates throughout the year, you'll be able to finish your English language course in time to enrol in your UWA College academic program.
If you don't meet the language requirements to enter UWA’s degree programs directly, you'll need to apply for one of the other English language pathways offered by CELT:
- The Academic English and Study Skills Bridging Course
- English for Academic Purposes Course and Examination.
To estimate the number of weeks required for the Language and Communication Essentials (CRICOS 029726A) program at UWA CELT, please download the placement chart below:
Placement Chart for Language and Communication Essentials (LCE) at UWA CELT
Key Information
- Improve your English language skills and prepare for further academic study at UWA College.
- Package this program with your chosen UWA College pathway and UWA degree, giving you everything you need under a single study plan and visa – so you won’t have to take another language test on completion.
- Taught in five-week modules throughout the year, giving you flexibility when you start.
- Teaching and assessments tailored to the requirements of study at UWA College.
- Experienced teachers offering the best preparation.
Age Requirement
17
English Language Requirements
From IELTS 2.5 or equivalent. Please note that minimum requirements vary depend on the study plan.Start Date
9th November 2026
End Date
5th February 2027
Length
10 Weeks
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
A$ 5,000.00
Accommodation (UWA College preferred providers)
A$ 380.00 - 34,320.00
Administration fee
A$ 350.00
Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
A$ 365.00
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) Fee
A$ 769.00 - 893.00
Learning resources
A$ 250.00 - 450.00
Lab fee
A$ 100.00 - 300.00
Airport pick-up (Optional)
A$ 170.00
Approximate cost
A$ 7,384.00 - 41,848.00
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation. The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 January 2026–31 December 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.
Find out more about about UWA College's additional program-related fees.
CRICOS Provider Code
Provider: The University of Western Australia (UWA). UWA College in Partnership with INTO Perth. CRICOS 00126G
TEQSA Provider Identification
PRV12169, Australian University
CRICOS Course Code
029726A
