English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Entry Requirements

Course Details

Course Overview: The primary goal for English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program students is to give them the skills to fully integrate into an Australian University undergraduate course. The EAP level 1 is designed to prepare students with intermediate level of English for the academic rigour of a degree course learning and assessment environment, with a focus on critical thinking, academic writing and presentation skills. By the end of the course, students will be able to confidently and effectively participate in a university lecture, lab class and workshop. Learning Outcomes: Students who achieve a passing grade at Level 1 may progress onto Level 2. Career Pathways: Successful completion of this course may provide opportunities where applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency at an advanced level. Study Pathways: Students who achieve a passing grade at Level 2 may progress onto an undergraduate university course. Entry Requirements Students must be at least 16 years of age at the time of course commencement. Students must secure an appropriate visa that allows them to study an ELICOS course in Australia prior to course commencement. There are no education level entry requirements for any level of the EAP course. In order to qualify for the EAP 1 level, prospective students must achieve: IELTS 5.0 OR PTE Academic 36 OR TOEFL iBT 40 OR Achieve an Intermediate level on the pre-entry test (onshore only) OR Pass the General English Intermediate level.