English Language Pathways
University of Newcastle CRICOS Provider 00109J
English Language Bridging CRICOS Number 012326A
English Language Bridging CRICOS Number 012326A
Course dates and fees
Each course is ten weeks long, and new courses start every five weeks. We only commence classes of each level at certain times. Please see the below table for details.
English Language Bridging Program (ELBP) Intakes
| ELEM 40 weeks | INT 30 weeks | UI 20 weeks | EAP10 10 weeks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | Session 1 (Jan) | Session 3 (Mar) | Session 5 (Jun) | Session 7 (Aug) |
| Trimester 2 | Session 4 (May) | Session 6 (Jul) | Session 8 (Oct) | Session 1 (Jan) |
| Trimester 3 | Session 7 (Aug) | Session 9 (Nov) | Session 2 (Feb) | Session 4 (May) |
| Semester 1 | Session 1 (Jan) | Session 3 (Mar) | Session 5 (Jun) | Session 7 (Aug) |
| Semester 2 | Session 7 (Aug) | Session 9 (Nov) | Session 2 (Feb) | Session 4 (May) |
2025 Course Dates and Fees
Intake Dates
| 2025 |
|---|
| 6 January - 7 February |
| 10 February - 14 March |
| 17 March - (Thursday) 17 April |
| Easter Break: 18 April - 25 April |
| 28 April - 30 May |
| 2 June - 4 July |
| Course break: 7 July - 18 July |
| 21 July - 22 August |
| 25 August - 26 September |
| Course break: 29 September - 3 October |
| (Tuesday) 7 October - 7 November |
| 10 November - 12 December |
| Course break: 15 December 2025 - 2 January 2026 |
| Classes resume 5 January 2026 |
Fees
$545 per week - 20 hours weekly tuition
$125 One-time ELBP Enrolment Fee
2026 Course Dates and Fees
Intake Dates
| 2026 |
|---|
| 5 January - 6 February |
| 9 February - 13 March |
| 16 March - 1 May (includes Easter break) |
| Easter Break: 3 April - 17 April |
| 4 May - 5 June |
| (Tuesday) 9 June - 10 July |
| 13 July - 14 August |
| Course break: 17 August - 28 August |
| 31 August - 2 October |
| (Tuesday) 6 October - 6 November |
| 9 November - 11 December |
| Course break: 14 December 2026 - 1 January 2027 |
| Classes resume 4 January 2027 |
Fees
$570 per week - 20 hours weekly tuition
$200 One-time ELBP Enrolment Fee
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.