English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Course
(Upper Intermediate to Advanced) (12 to 24 weeks)
CRICOS CODE 058166K
Students who wish to enroll for EAP will have as their specific study objective to join a college or university for further study.
The focus of an EAP course to develope the skills areas in English which will be required to study alongside native speakers in mainstream course areas.
The courses run for 12 weeks and are assessment based. EAP courses run at intervals throughout the year. Course intakes are every six weeks.
EAP 1will meet English language requirements for colleges and other RTO private colleges offering VET (Vocational Training) courses. Students will need to reach a level consistent with 5.5 IELTS.
Students entering the EAP course at level 2 will be seeking a pass at IELTS 6.0+ in order to enter a tertiary course of their choice. Students graduating from this course will have a level consistent with their achieving a level in IELTS, which are at least 6 for graduates of EAP2.
EAP 3is a program especially for postgraduate students who wish to continue their study in Australia. It is anticipated that students who have successfully completed EAP3 and achieved a “B” Grade will satisfy the language requirements for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs where the currently entry is IELTS 6.5.
It is also anticipated that students who have successfully completed EAP 3 and achieved an “A” Grade will satisfy the English language requirements for postgraduate programs where the current entry is IELTS 7.0.
It is understood that successful completion of EAP 3 does not guarantee an applicant a place in a program, as admission to universities is dependent on the level of achievement in accordance with universities published program prerequisites.
EAP:
- Helps you read and understand academic texts
- Prepares you for the culture of a university or college
- Shows you how to write an essay and report which is suitable for university or college in an English-speaking country
- Shows you how to reference texts correctly and how not to plagiarise
- Shows you how to give a successful presentation and how to conduct a follow-up discussion
- Gives you the confidence to perform at college or university level
Classes
Classes run from Monday to Friday.
After lunch there there is usually a different teacher.
- Lesson 1: 8:30 - 10:00
- Break-time 10:00 – 10:30
- Lesson 2: 10:30 – 12:00
- Lunch: 12:00 - 1:00 lunch
- Lesson 3: 1:00 - 2:15
Pathways to the world/university/employment
English Language acquisition is only the beginning for many students. Many of you want to learn English (or need to learn English) for your future. ELSIS has negotiated agreements with many colleges and universities and has pathways for you to take to help you get where you want to go. Contact us for further information and we can assist you.
Accreditations
| INSTITUTION | EAP1 | EAP2 | EAP3 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curtin Curtin University of Technology |
- | - | B grade or completion of EAP3 for undergraduate programs | B grade or higher for postgraduate programs |
| University of South Australia | - | - | B grade for both undergraduate and postgraduate programs where IELTS 6 is required | B grade both undergraduate and postgraduate programs where IELTS 6.5 is requiredA grade for postgraduate programs where IELTS 7 is required |
| UOW University of Wollongong |
- | - | B grade for programs where 6 IELTS is required | B grade where IELTS 6.5 / 7 is required. |
| USC University of the Sunshine Coast |
- | - | A grade for undergraduate degree programs with the exception of teacher education. | C grade for undergraduate programsA Grade for postgraduate studies (except teacher education) |
| SIBT Sydney Institute of Business and Technology |
- | IELTS 5.5 equivalentSuccessful completion of EAP1 qualifies entry to Certificate 1V in foundation Studies and Diploma (Standard Track) | IELTS 6 or aboveSuccessful completion qualifies students to gain entry to Certificate 1V in Foundation Studies and Diploma Courses (Fast Track) | - |
| Embassy CES Martin College |
EAP1, 2 3 all grades direct to Martin College VET Certificates 111 and 1V (Upper Intermediate level students)Pre Advanced students (5.5 IELTS equivalent) Martin College Diploma and Advanced Diploma coursesEAP1 C grade or higher Martin College VET Diploma and Advanced Diploma | EAP 2 C grade or EAP C grade or higher eligible for direct entry to Martin College VET Diploma and Advanced Diploma | - | |
| Victoria University | - | - | A or B Grade where IELTS 6 is required | B where IELTS 6.5/7 is required |
| Zenith Business Academy | IELTS 5.5 required or Successfull Completion of EAP 1 course at C level | - | - | |
| Blue Mountain School | EAP1 or Upper Intermedia(Level 5)which equals to IELTS 5.5 | - | - | - |
| University of Southern Queensland | - | - | A or B grade entry for undergraduate and postgraduate where IELTS 6 is required. | C gradue enty for undergraduate program where IELTS 6 is required. B grade entry for undergraduate program where IELTS 6.5 is required. |
| Central Queensland University (CQU) | - | A, B OR C for Diploma program where require IELTS 5.5 | A, B OR C for undergraduate, postgraduate programs. | A, B OR C for undergraduate, postgraduate programs. |