In most language courses, you can start at every Monday. However, each term in TAFE-affiliated and University-affiliated courses starts at every 5 weeks. You need to check the details in their websites.

Language courses have a wide range of tuition fees. Discounts may apply during a promotion period. Once you select a few candidates, it is recommended to compare the fees before making any registeration.

Generally, tution fees range from AU$250~AU$350/week.
AU$300/week can be the moderate choice.
Please consult with AES about Special Discounts before making any registration.

Not every school offers Academic English courses. Acdemic English course term starts every 5 weeks; it is programmed to match the intake schedules of higher education institutions.

Tuition fee: $325/week, registration fee $200 AMES(well-known for its EAP course) starts at 4 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Mar, 19 April, 24 May, 28 June, 2 Aug, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 15 Nov.

Most Cambridge Exam Prepration courses have similar intake schedules, because they are designed to prepare students for 10-12 weeks before the Cambridge exam which takes place 3 times/year. Intake dates are January 4, March 22 and September 13. You need to prepare in advance in order not to miss the dates. Please consult with MEIC before making an application.

Tuition fee: $380 (test fee) + $120 (expenses for teaching materials), 10-12 weeks
* Total tuition fees may exceed $4,000. In some cases, 2 weeks special bonus for a
   10-weeks enrolment may be granted;
   Please confirm this with AES before the enrolment.

Most courses start at the same timeframe as Cambridge Exam takes place only 3 times/year making 10-12 weeks prepration prior to the test.

Course starts every 5 week in most cases, as in EAPs above. However, due to the recently increased demand of IELTS, a number of schools accept students every week.
Specialized programs include Test Practice, Intermediate Level or Advanced Level. Mostly, tuition fees are not more expensive than general language courses

Tuition fee: $340/week, a 10-week course
* Most TESOL courses in Melbourne provide TKT test preparation in addition:
   + $240(test fee) + $120 (expenses for teaching material).

Course starts at : 4 Jan, 15 Mar, 24 May, 02 Aug, 11 Oct (for Impact TESOL courses that are favored by students)
* Course starts every 10 weeks. It is advisable to be informed and prepared for an
   entrance test in advance.

The only TECSOL program in Melbourne : AMES
Tuition fee: $1800 / 5 weeks
Course starts at : 5 Feb, 19 April, 02 Aug, 11 Oct.
*Note: This course may not be available in case of failing to meet the minimum number of students.

Melbourne’s favourite TAFE-affiliated language course: Holmesglen
Tuition fee: $280/week
Course starts at : 27 Jan, 2 Mar, 13 April, 6 July, 3 Aug, 28 Sep, 3 Nov.
*Note: Other TAFE-affiliated language courses have the similar offerings.

Melbourne’s favourite university-affiliated language course: Monash language center
Tuition fee: $395/week
Course starts at : 4 Jan, 8 Feb, 15 Mar, 19 April, 24 May, 28 June, 2 Aug, 6 Sep, 11 Oct, 15 Nov.
*Note: The least expensive University-affiliated language course, Swinburne, has its tuition fee set as $340. Thus, a cost-wise option could be arranged as [10-20 weeks in a general private language course prior to 10-20 weeks in a University-affiliated language course].