The Brisbane-based Sarina Russo Schools are a part of the Sarina Russo Group, which was founded in 1979 and enrols more than 5000 students annually. Sarina Russo Schools, Sarina Russo Job Access, Sarina Russo Apprenticeship Services, Sarina Russo Open Employment Services, and other institutions are part of the Group. English language instruction, business training, hospitality training, and tourist training are all given by the school. These programmes are available as certificates, diplomas, and advanced diplomas. There are other courses available through distance learning.
Sarina Russo Institute English Language Requirments
Students are required to be at least 17 years of age, to commence study in English Language programs at Sarina Russo Institute.
All students entering the Bridging English Entry Program will be required to have met the relevant, nationally accepted academic requirements specific to their countries of origin. In addition, the following minimum English language requirements are set based on the IELTS empirical research which states English language production improves by half a band score every 10 weeks:
| PROGRAM | IELTS | PEARSON (PTE Academic) | TOEFL ibt | TOEFL Paper | Cambridge | CEFR** Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridging English Entry Program | 6.0 with no band below 6.0 | 50 (No Communicative Skill below 46) |
79 (minimum score of 19) | 550 minimum written score of 4.0 | First Certificate of English Grade A, score 80 Cambridge English: Advanced Grade C score 53 |
B2 |
** IELTS General test will also be accepted for entry into SRI English courses.
** Results more than two years old will not be accepted and the SRI placement test will need to be undertaken.
