English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) Hub

About the English as a Medium of Instruction (EMI) Hub

As universities worldwide expand their English taught programs, educators are increasingly asked to teach complex content in English, often with little dedicated support. EMI training bridges that gap, giving lecturers and teachers the language, strategies and confidence to teach effectively in English.

To support this growing need, the EMI Hub brings together the English Language Centre’s EMI expertise and Adelaide University’s academic teaching experience. Through the Hub, educators can access professional learning short courses delivered in Adelaide, online and in-country, as well as practical resources, research and a growing international community of EMI practitioners.

Who is this for

Our range of EMI short courses is suitable for educators who teach, or plan to teach, academic content in English. This includes:

Tertiary lecturers teaching content subjects in English
School educators transitioning to EMI environments
Postgraduate Education students
Final-year Education undergraduates

There are no formal language entry requirements; however, a minimum English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 5.5 or above is recommended to maximise learning outcomes.

EMI courses

Choose the delivery format that suits you best. Our EMI short courses are available in Adelaide, online, or delivered in your country.

Compare our formats

Compare what each delivery format includes and find the short course that fits your schedule, location and goals.

Public EMI Short Course (Adelaide)

40 hour intensive short course
Delivered face to face at Adelaide University
Fixed intake dates each year
Open to individual educators worldwide
Teaching practice with individual expert feedback
Ongoing access to the EMI Resource Hub tool
Cultural and campus experience in Adelaide.
Adelaide University Village accommodation available
Certificate of completion from Adelaide University
Networking with EMI educators from around the world

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In-Country EMI Short Course

Delivered face to face at your institution
Customised to your institution's needs and context
Flexible dates and duration, arranged with your team
Designed for institutional groups
Teaching practice with expert feedback
Ongoing access to the EMI Resource Hub tool
Certificate of completion from Adelaide University

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Online EMI Short Course

Delivered live via Zoom and Adelaide University’s Learning Management System (LMS)
Customised to your institution's needs and context
Flexible dates and duration, arranged with your team
No travel required, train your whole team from anywhere
Interactive sessions with ELC trainers
Ongoing access to the EMI Resource Hub tool
Certificate of completion from Adelaide University

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Public EMI

Our public EMI Short Course is a practical, 40-hour face-to-face short course delivered in Adelaide.

The course equips participants with effective strategies for delivering academic content in English while supporting student understanding, engagement and participation. Through interactive workshops, guided reflection and teaching practice, participants build confidence in teaching in English and develop practical techniques they can apply immediately in their own classrooms.

Teaching through English today looks very different from just a few years ago. EMI classrooms are more linguistically diverse, interaction-focused and increasingly shaped by AI-assisted learning. The course is regularly reviewed and updated in response to emerging teaching practices and participant feedback, ensuring it remains relevant, practical and responsive to contemporary EMI classrooms.

EMI course structure

The course is structured around three integrated modules combining teaching methodology, language development and practical application.

Module 1: Teaching Methodologies (26 hours)

This module introduces practical strategies to help educators move beyond lecture-based teaching towards a more student centred, active learning approach. Participants will observe demonstrations, analyse effective techniques, and practise through peer teaching to confidently apply these methods in their classrooms.

Module 2: Language Enhancement for the EMI Classroom (8 hours)

This module strengthens participants’ classroom language and communication skills to support clear instruction, effective classroom management, and engaging delivery. Educators will develop greater awareness of how to use language purposefully to meet student needs and enhance learning.

Module 3: Teaching Practice (6 hours)

In this module, participants prepare and deliver sample lessons to apply the strategies and techniques learned throughout the short course. By practicing in this way, and through the feedback garnered from peers and the class teacher, the methodologies introduced will be deepened and internalised.

Dates and fees

2027 Public EMI dates will be released early 2027.

Interested in teaching your subject in English?

The deadline for applications for our 2026 public EMI program has now passed. Information on our 2027 public EMI program will be available in due course. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please email us.

In-Country EMI

Our in-country EMI short courses bring Adelaide University's EMI training directly to your institution. Delivered face to face by experienced ELC trainers, each course is customised to your institution's needs, context and schedule.

On site delivery is a practical way to train a large teaching team, and it keeps the learning grounded in your own classrooms, students and curriculum.

How it works

In-country short courses are designed in consultation with your institution. Tell us about your educators, your goals and your timeframe, and we will develop a short course tailored to your context, delivered at your campus by our trainers.

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Online EMI

Delivered live via Zoom and Adelaide University’s Learning Management System (LMS), this flexible format allows teaching teams to participate from multiple locations, making it a convenient option for institutions seeking accessible professional learning.

How it works

Online EMI short courses are designed in consultation with your institution. Tell us about your educators, your goals and your timeframe, and we will develop a short course tailored to your context and needs.

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EMI Resource Hub

The EMI Resource Hub is a digital lesson planning tool designed by the English Language Centre that supports EMI educators to quickly find practical strategies for their teaching context. Users can select the amount of English taught content they wish to introduce into classes, and filter recommendations by discipline, delivery mode, preparation time and the proportion of English used in class. Participants continue to have access upon completion of their short course.

100%

of participants strongly agree they would recommend the short course to others.

EMI Graduate

Student testimonial

"The most useful part of the program was being introduced to a range of practical teaching techniques and theories. They have been very helpful for my current course, and I now have many new ideas for designing active learning courses."

Contact us

English Language Centre

Locations
Level 11/115 Grenfell St,
Adelaide City Campus East
Adelaide SA 5005

Level 3 Catherine Helen Spence Building,
Adelaide City Campus West
Adelaide SA 5000

Email: elc@adelaide.edu.au