TEQSA, a department of the Australian Government, has now approved Health Careers Language Academy (HCLA) to run English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students (ELICOS). This means that we can now offer a wider range of course options to our prospective …
Dear Students With the holidays and New Year just around the corner, there are always many special events happening around the city. To find out what’s going on, a couple of great websites are: City of Sydney Events Page – https://whatson.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/ …
Here is an interesting article that the BBC published back in 2016. In it the author discusses the benefits of being bilingual and the potential pitfalls of being monolingual. From the article: Around the world, more than half of people …
When writing English in an academic context, it is important to follow the proper conventions for the institution and/or the field. You should always refer to the Style Guide or Style Manual most appropriate to the circumstances in which …
Helping health professionals to improve their English language skills is one of our main objectives. Improving your overall English ability can open new career opportunities to you. We strongly believe that clear communication is one of the essential areas that can …
IELTS Preparation The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for study, work and migration with more than two million tests taken in the past year. IELTS results are recognised by more than …
There are many different types of visas that you can travel to Australia on. Always seek advise from Department of Immigration or speak to your nearest Australian embassy or consulate. It is common however for students to come to Australia …
Our dedicated teaching staff at HCLA will also help you to adjust to an Australian classroom setting. As a student, attending an Australian university or college might be a bit different than what you are expecting. In our academic programs …
Holding appropriate medical insurance is a requirement for student visa holders. The correct insurance is called Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and there are several approved Australian government providers of this available. The college can arrange this on your behalf …
The delivery of courses to international students in Australia is governed by a comprehensive framework of laws that are designed to protect students’ rights and responsibilities, and the integrity of the Australian visa system (also called the ESOS Framework). Students …

