Monash English Bridging

Monash English Bridging (MEB) can help you achieve the English language requirements to pursue your academic ambition at Monash University or Monash College. It is your stepping stone to a top 100 ranked university¹ in the world. This program has been designed for students who have met the academic requirements for Monash, but who have narrowly missed the English language requirements. Upon successful completion of the Monash English Bridging program, you will gain direct entry into a Monash University degree or Monash College diploma².

With Monash English Bridging, you will learn to develop the English language and academic skills required for pursuing diplomas, undergraduate, graduate and higher degrees of research courses at Monash – without the need to sit for an IELTS test.

We understand your goal is to achieve the best education possible to help you succeed in your future career. From day one at Monash College, we focus on getting you ready for it. We’ll teach you the skills you need to succeed in your higher education and in the workplace.

Hear about the Monash English Bridging (MEB) program

"The MEB program enabled me to improve my English skills in order to pursue the Diploma of Business program at Monash College.”

PUTU AGUS WAHYU AMRTA DHANA (INDONESIA)

What can you gain from Monash English Bridging?

• Benefit from learning subject-specific language terms specific to your diploma area or degree program and be better prepared to meet the English standards required for your destination courses
• Gain confidence in academic skills from the improvement of English proficiency
• Improve interpersonal and communication skills
• Expand social skills and be part of an international community
• Study with like-minded students with similar destination courses
• Adjust to an Australian-university educational culture which will help you feel more confident about studying and living abroad
• Feel more supported through a personalised learning plan and the ability to track your own progress via the Learning Management System
• Feel less pressured to prepare for exams, with more class time and time for your teachers to provide targeted feedback on your learning and progress

Course content

As a Monash English Bridging student, you’ll develop the skills required to prepare you for your Monash College or Monash University program to:

• Communicate effectively in social conversations, academic discussions and presentations
• Improve your grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
• Improve your writing, reading and listening skills
• Understand, apply and explain theories in your diploma area or degree program
• Write summaries and short reports in an academic style
• Understand and use Australian academic conventions
• Learn how to respond to feedback
• Become a self-directed learner

Course assessment

Throughout the program you will be expected to complete both small group assessments and individual assessments. At the end of the program, there will be an exam period. Students who fail an assessment task may be able to re-sit³ the task during the exam period, providing you with more chances for success. Students who are unsuccessful in passing the MEB program will be able to repeat the assessment module of MEB (the final ten weeks only) as long as you meet the repeat criteria.

¹Times Higher Education Ranking. ²Entry requirements to Monash College and Monash University apply. ³Exam re-sit criteria apply.

Course information

^For intensive programs students will study 30 hours per week for the first 10 weeks of their program.

What your week might look like as a Monash English Bridging student (example timetable)

Download the latest MEB Program booklet here.