International House (IH)

International House (IH) is a globally recognized institution that promotes language education and cultural exchange. Through diverse learning programs, IH aims to create enjoyable and interactive learning experiences. It goes beyond language instruction, emphasizing the development of communication skills and cultural understanding. Its goal is to prepare individuals for confident participation in the international community. IH symbolizes understanding and collaboration, fostering a community that respects diversity and creates lasting impacts in today's complex world.

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1. Get to Know International House: Key Statistics at a Glance

Here is a summary of key statistics for International House, including its year of establishment, location, campuses, courses offered, and class sizes.

Category	Stats
Year of Establishment	​1953
Location	New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia
Campuses	Sydney City Sydney Bondi Sydney Byron Bay Melbourne Gold Coast Adelaide
Course offered	​General English Cambridge Foundation Cambridge Foundation PET Cambridge Exam Preparation FCE Cambridge Exam Preparation CAE Cambridge Exam Preparation CPE EAP (IELTS Preparation) English+ English + VET English + Demi Pair Speaking & Pronunciation TESOL Courses Cambridge CELTA Cambridge DELTA Cert IV in TESOL IH Sydney TESOL TECSOL
Class size	​Average of 12 students per class (Maximum 18 students)

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2. International House: What It Make Stand Out

International House excels with innovative teaching, experienced instructors, and a global network. Tailored courses, interactive classrooms, and cultural events foster effective language learning and global engagement.

Features	Descriptions
Global Presence	With a network spanning 50+ countries, International House is the world's oldest and largest independent language school network, offering global exposure and cultural immersion opportunities.
Expertise TESOL Course	International House Australia, a TESOL pioneer since 1961, offers accredited courses aligned with global standards, endorsed by institutions like the University of Cambridge, NEAS, and ASQA.
Quality CELTA Program	International House offers a Quality CELTA program with formal agreements with universities, allowing students to earn degree credits. This highlights their commitment to academic excellence and language education integration.
Flexible Timetable	​Semi-Intensive courses International House offer flexible scheduling, allowing students to switch between morning and evening classes without any additional cost.
Diverse Nationalities	Students from a diverse global community hailing from 65 countries. With 50% from Europe, 35% from Asia, and 15% from South America, this enriching mix fosters a dynamic learning environment, offering valuable cultural insights and a global perspective.

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3. International House: Enrolment Documents

The following documents are required to enroll in International House.

	Details
Enrolment Documents	Copy of Passport (Full page Color Scan) GTE (Genuine Temporary Entrance Letter) English Language Test Score (If applicable) CV (If applicable)

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4. International House: English Programs

International House provides a wide range of English courses tailored to individual needs, featuring experienced instructors and interactive learning. with its diverse campus locations and flexible intake dates, students can embark on their language journey at their convenience.

General English	Descriptions
​Purpose	This course for developing speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills, as well as enhancing grammar, vocabulary, and functional English proficiency.
Campus	​Sydney City Sydney Bondi Sydney Byron Bay Melbourne Gold Coast Darwin Adelaide
Duration	​Minimum booking 2 weeks.
Start Dates	​Every Monday (Except public holidays and Christmas break)
Timetable	​Morning: Monday to Friday (8:00am - 12:15pm) Afternoon: Monday to Friday (12:30pm - 4:45pm) Evening: Monday to Friday (5:00pm-9:15pm)
English Levels	​Beginner Elementary Pre Intermediate Intermediate Upper Intermediate Advanced
Entry Requirements	​Be 17 years old or over Undertake an English level test on the first day of classes

IELTS Preparation & EAP	Description
​Purpose	These course is for prepare the IELTS test ​and English for Academic Purposes (EAP) with test-taking strategies, mock-tests, and academic skills.
Campuses	​Sydney City Sydney Bondi Sydney Byron Bay Melbourne Gold Coast Darwin Adelaide
Duration	​2 to 24 weeks
Start Dates	​Every Monday (Except public holidays and Christmas break)
Timetable	​Day Class: Monday to Friday (8:00am - 12:15pm) Evening Class: Monday to Friday (5:00pm - 9:15pm)
​English Levels	EAP 1: For students at a strong Intermediate level (Exit level approximate to IELTS 5.5-6.0) EAP 2: For students at Upper Intermediate and Advanced levels (Exit level approximate to IELTS 6.5-7.0)
Entry Requirements	​EAP 1: Strong Intermediate level or min IELTS score of 5.0 EAP 2: Upper Intermediate level or min IELTS score of 6.0

Cambridge Exam Preparation	Descriptions
Purpose	This course prepares students for the Cambridge English Examination.
Campuses	​Sydney City Sydney Bondi Sydney Byron Bay Melbourne Gold Coast Darwin Adelaide
Duration	​4-12 weeks
Start Dates	Enrolment closes 6 weeks before the exam date. Preliminary English (PET): Every Monday First Certificate in English (FCE), Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) and Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Fixed date
Timetable	​Preliminary English (PET) Day Class: Monday to Friday (8:00am - 12:15pm) (Except Darwin) Evening Class: Monday to Friday (5:00pm - 9:15pm) (All Campuses) First Certificate in English (FCE) Day Class: Monday to Friday (8:00am - 12:15pm) (Except Darwin) Evening Class: Monday to Friday (5:00pm - 9:15pm) (All Campuses) Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) Day Class: Monday to Friday (8:00am - 12:15pm) (Except Darwin) Evening Class: Monday to Friday (5:00pm - 9:15pm) (All Campuses) Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Only Sydney Bondi Available. Day Class: Monday to Friday (8:00am - 12:15pm) Evening Class: Monday to Friday (5:00pm - 9:15pm)
English Levels	​Preliminary English (PET): Pre-intermediate First Certificate in English (FCE): Upper-Intermediate Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): Advanced Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): Advanced
Entry Requirements	​Preliminary English (PET) Min. Entry Level: Good Pre-Intermediate - IELTS 4.0 Min. Exit Level: IELTS 4.5 (B1) Preliminary English First Certificate in English (FCE) Min. Entry Level: Upper-Intermediate - IELTS 5.0 Min. Exit Level: IELTS 5.5 (B2) Certificate of Advanced English (CAE) Min. Entry Level: Advanced - IELTS 6.0 Min. Exit Level: IELTS 6.5 (C1) Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) Min. Entry Level: Good Advanced - IELTS 7.5 Min. Exit Level: IELTS 8.0 (C2)

Speaking & pronunciation	Descriptions
​Purpose	This course focuses on enhancing pronunciation and fluency while addressing specific pronunciation challenges.
​Campuses	​Sydney City Melbourne Gold Coast
​Duration	​2-12 weeks
​Start Dates	Every Monday
Timetable	​Monday to Thursday (8:15am– 1:45pm)
English Levels	​Intermediate Upper-Intermediate Advanced
Entry Requirements	Intermediate Level and Above able to take the Speaking and Pronunciation Course as a Semi-Intensive course.

English + Demi Pair	Descriptions
Purpose	​(Study+Au pair) Visit Australia, attend daily English lessons and live as part of a local family while helping with childcare and household tasks.
Campuses	Sydney City Melbourne Gold Coast
Duration	​12-48 weeks
Start Dates	Applications are accepted year-round. Applications for December / early January will be based on host family availability due to school holidays (Contact Marketing Manager for Availability)
Timetable	​Day Class: Monday to Friday (8:00am - 12:15pm) Evening Class: Monday to Friday (5:00pm - 9:15pm)
Features	​Weekly pocket money of AUD$100 provided Childcare and household task work 20 hours per week Accommodation, meals, Wi-Fi and linens included Private room Consistent work and study schedules Families may live within 60 minutes of campus
Entry Requirements	​Intermediate level of English Student Visa (Full Time study 20 hours per week) Working Holiday Visa (Part Time 8,12,16 or 20 hours per week) Medical Report (physical/mental) Childcare experience + references First Aid Certificate from Australia Police check from your home country Working with Children Check from Australia Driver’s License (Optional requirement) Overseas Student Health Cover required

English + VET	Descriptions
​Purpose	English studies with Vocational Course Business and Project Management modules. Pathway to Business Certificate III and Project Management Certificate IV at IH. after completion.
Campuese	​Sydney City Melbourne Gold Coast
Duration	12 weeks 1-5th and 7 – 11th week: General English class. 6th week and 12th week: simulated vocational business class.
Start Dates	​Every 6 Weeks
Timetable	Week 1 to Week 5 & Week 7 to Week 11: Monday to Thursday + Friday Industry (8:00am - 12:15pm) Intermediate: English classes + Business Topic Upper-Intermediate: English classes + Project Management Topic Week 6 & Week 12: Simulated vocational business class. Monday to Friday (8:00am - 12:15pm)
Entry Requirements	​Business: Entry Level: Intermediate / IELTS 4.5 Exit Level: Intermediate / IELTS 5.0 Pathway: Certificate III at IH Project Management: Entry Level: Intermediate / IELTS 5.0 Exit Level: Upper-Intermediate / IELTS 5.5 Pathway: Certificate IV at IH

Certificate IV in Teaching English - TESOL	Descriptions
Purpose	​For non-native English speakers seeking to become English language teachers, obtain an officially recognized TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) qualification accredited by the government and meeting industry standards.
Campuses	​Sydney City Melbourne Gold Coast
Duration	14 weeks (2-week optional graduate internship)
Start Dates	Fixed date
Timetable	​Week 1-4: Online (Introduction to Teaching Principles) Week 5-8: Campus: Monday to Friday (12:30pm - 6:00pm)(Teaching Methodology) Week 9-14: Campus: Monday to Friday (12:30pm - 6:00pm) (Teaching Practice)
Entry Requirements	Minimum English language levels one of the following: Upper-Intermediate level ​ English level test score of General/Academic IELTS 5.5 PTE 43 TOEFL 65 Cambridge FCE (CEFR B2) with Grade B TOEIC 700 + Speaking Test Students with official English level test scores: Short telephone or in-school interview. Without an official level test score have to be assessed prior to their enrolment.
+Dual TECSOL Qualification	Purpose: Achieve a dual certificate IV in TESOL + TECSOL at International House. Features: To teach both adult and younger learners with greater speed and at less cost than separate courses. Duration: Cert IV TESOL + 5 weeks Extra (Total 19 weeks) Timetable: Week 15-19: Campus: Monday to Friday (12:30pm - 4:50pm)

​​IH TESOL	Descriptions
Purpose	​For non-native speakers who want be English language teachers, By obtaining a Certificate issued by International House.
Campuses	Sydney City Melbourne Gold Coast
Duration	​8 weeks
Start Dates	Fixed date
Timetable	Week 1-4: Monday to Friday (12:30pm – 6:00pm) Teaching Methodology Week 5-8: Monday to Friday (12:30pm – 6:00pm) Teaching Practice
Entry Requirements	Minimum English language levels one of the following: Upper-Intermediate level English level test score of General/Academic IELTS 5.5 PTE 43 Cambridge FCE (CEFR B2) with Grade B TOEIC 700 + Speaking Test Students with official English level test scores: Short telephone or in-school interview. Without an official level test score have to be assessed prior to their enrolment. (at campus or online/phone.)
+Dual TECSOL Qualification	​Purpose: Achieve a dual certificate IV in TESOL + TECSOL at International House. Features: To teach both adult and younger learners with greater speed and at less cost than separate courses. Duration: IH TESOL (8weeks) + 5 weeks Extra (Total 13 weeks) Timetable: Week 9-13: Campus: Monday to Friday (12:30pm - 4:50pm)

​TECSOL (Teaching English to children Speaker of other Languages)​	Descriptions
Purpose	To become a qualified English language teachers (Ages 4-12) and to obtain 3 Certifications: TECSOL Certification Globally Recognized Cambridge TKT YL Certification Childcare Work Experience Certificate
Campuses	​Sydney City Melbourne Gold Coast
​Duration	7 Weeks
​Start Dates	Fixed date
Timetable	5 weeks: Full-time study (20 hours per week). Campus: Monday to Friday (12:30pm - 4:50pm) 2 weeks: Childcare Work Placement Childcare or Kindergarten Facility (25 Hours per week) (Monday to Friday 9:00am - 3:00pm)
​Requirements	English language requirements for Intermediate Level English speakers: Intermediate level of General English No previous teaching experience is required Covid-19 vaccination certificate For students with an official English level test score General IELTS 4.5 or Academic IELTS 4.0 in all skills TOEIC 500 – 600 TOEFL PBT 400, TOEFL CBT 97, TOEFL IBT 32 Cambridge PET JETP/EIKEN 2 Students with official English level test scores may also have to complete a short telephone or in-school speaking test, approximately 10 minutes.

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5. International House: Study Pathways

International House Pathways provide students with access to a network of more than 50 education providers throughout Australia. These pathways offer opportunities for further studies, be it vocational education and training (VET) or higher education (HE) in different areas.

Areas	institutions
Business, Marketing & Management	​Charles Sturt University University of Southern Queensland Griffith University CQ University Southern Cross University TAFE NSW International Laneway Education Australian College of Business Intelligence (ACBI) Insight Academy Torrens University Gamma College Kent Institute TAFE Queensland King's Own Institute (KOI) ABM Further Education
​Hospitality & Cookery	Evolution Kenvale College William Angliss Institute International College of Advance Education (ICAE)
Trade Courses	Everthought College Ausinet
Fitness & Other Services	College of Sports & Fitness Byron Yoga Centre
​Media, Film, Design & Fashion	Academy of Interactive Technology (ait) JMC Academy Academy of Film, Theatre & Television SAE Institute Orana Fashion Business College New York Film Academy Australia Collarts
​Early Childhood & Care	Kirana Colleges Alana Kaye College
Health & Beauty Therapy	International College of Queensland