English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

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The EAP course is designed for those who wish to develop their English language proficiency and study skills for tertiary study in Australia. Upon successful completion of the course, students who meet the academic requirements may be eligible for direct entry into The University of New England.

This course is also useful for students who wish to improve their English language skills to an advanced level, but do not necessarily want to undertake further study.

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"The ELC has taught me some incredible skills which will help me in the coming levels. By this, I mean my experience with the online learning ELC levels has, first of all, been beneficial as I have learned how to be digital literate."

EAP Graduate - Saaod Silo

Course aims

  1. develop skills and strategies in
    1. speaking and understanding English in academic contexts
    2. speaking and understanding English in informal social/community contexts
    3. reading English
      1. for academic purposes
      2. for general communication purposes
    4. writing English
      1. for academic purposes
      2. for more general communication purposes
    5. using study resources
      1. library research skills
      2. introductory computing skills for study purposes
  2. extend learners' awareness of cross-cultural differences and of how to use language appropriately to negotiate these differences
  3. develop strategies appropriate for independent learning in an Australian university.

CRICOS Course Code: 083280M

"I like studying at the English Language Centre. When I have any problems with my studies, the teachers there are very quick to answer me and tell me how to solve them."

EAP Graduate - Alice Ding

Entry requirements

Candidates must meet the following entry requirements:

  • completion of secondary school
  • have completed some English studies at secondary school
  • be of university entrance age (18 years or above)
ModuleIELTS Grade
EAP Module 1 IELTS 4.5 with no sub-band less than 4.0, or equivalent.
EAP Module 2 IELTS 5.0 with no sub-band less than 4.5, or equivalent.
EAP Module 3 IELTS 5.5 with no sub-band less than 5.0, or equivalent.
EAP Module 4 IELTS 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5, or equivalent.
EAP Module 5 IELTS 6.5 with no sub-band less than 6.0, or equivalent.

EAP classes operate for 20 hours each week, Monday to Friday, from 9am to 4pm.

Students will receive a Progress Report and a Certificate of Completion at the conclusion of the course.

Dates and fees

View our course Dates and Fees for further information on associated costs and intake periods.

"I think the biggest advantage of online courses is flexibility. Students can receive education at home."

EAP Graduate - Jeff Chen

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