Online Foundation English

To enter the course, you should have a minimum English level of:

• CEFR A2
• IELTS 3.0
• ACSF 1

You can take a placement test to determine if your English level is suitable for the course. 

You can enrol in the course for 6, 12 or 18 weeks. The length of enrolment depends on your entry level and your learning goals.

For example: 

Students aiming for aged care / hospital vocational training in Australia:

• Entry level of IELTS 3.0 → 18 weeks
• Entry level of IELTS 3.5 → 12 weeks
• Entry level of IELTS 4.0 → 6 weeks

Students aiming for childcare vocational training in Australia:

• Entry level of IELTS 3.5 → 18 weeks
• Entry level of IELTS 4.0 → 12 weeks
• Entry level of IELTS 4.5 → 6 weeks

Speak with a Charter Australia representative to determine the best enrolment profile for you.

English level

This is an intermediate English language course. The intermediate level is equivalent to:

• CEFR B1+
• IELTS 4.5
• ACSF 2

Language knowledge

Language knowledge is embedded in the topics. This includes:

• vocabulary (both formal and colloquial vocabulary)
• grammar
• mechanics of writing (spelling, capitalisation and punctuation)
• pronunciation

Supporting you to “level up”

This course helps you to improve your English level by: 

• encouraging regular language production – speaking and writing
• modelling – showing and explaining examples of good speaking and writing
• scaffolding – providing support, then gradually removing the support as you become more competent in the task
• providing feedback – explaining your strengths and weaknesses, so that next time you perform the task, you’ll do even better

Progress tests

You will take a progress test once every 6 weeks. The test includes all 4 skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking. The progress test can be used to assess your suitability for entry into Charter Australia’s on-site vocational courses. 

The course is taught completely online. To participate in the course, you will need the following:

• a computer, laptop or tablet (a phone is not recommended for this course)
• a webcam and microphone (these are usually built-in to your device)
• a stable internet connection
• a quiet place to participate
• access to the Google apps, such as Google Meet, Docs, Slides and Drive

Note that minimum 80% attendance is required.

• Application Fee: $200 (non-refundable)
• Course Fee: $280 per week, minimum 6 weeks enrolment (all-inclusive, including Friday sessions)

Payment: Total course fees must be paid in full prior to the commencement of the course.

For Charter Australia's general fees information, please visit Fees page.

Foundation English is an entry-level English course.

Upon successful completion, students may progress to English for Healthcare and Nursing.

English for Healthcare and Nursing is integrated into Charter Australia’s Study and Work Program. It also provides a pathway to OET Preparation and OBA registration for internationally registered nurses who wish to become registered nurses in Australia.

The Study and Work Program combines intermediate English training with a nationally recognised vocational qualification in aged care, disability, or early childhood education, and includes job placement support.

This pathway provides a step-by-step journey from foundation English skills to real employment outcomes in Australia’s healthcare and community services sectors.

Learn more about Charter Australia's

• Study and Work Program

• OBA Pathway