English for Academic Purposes 20

Entry Requirements

Course Details

This course is designed for students with intermediate level -English language skills (equivalent to IELTS 4.5-5.0) who are planning to do further study at TAFE SA or university, or those who simply wish to further their English language and academic skills (English only) The expert tuition by our highly trained and experienced teachers will help you to gain the skills needed to reach your goals in the Australian academic environment, including: - Speaking, listening, reading and writing for academic and vocational contexts - Academic study skills, including group work, formal speaking and time management - Effective communication skills - Orientation to tertiary study in Australia Course Admission Requirements A general or academic IELTS score of 4.5 with a minimum of 4.5 in all bands or equivalent. Any student wishing to enter an award course which requires 6.0 IELTS or equivalent entry will need to enter EAP 20 with 5.0 IELTS in all bands. Onshore students can sit a pre-entry test at the English Language Centre. In order to receive the EAP completion certificate and recommendation for a future course, students must undertake a minimum of 10 weeks of study (weeks 11-20). Course Notes Students who need to exit this qualification with an IELTS of 5.5 (a Pass grade) will either need: a) an entry level of General or Academic IELTS 4.5 overall with a minimum of 4.5 in all bands or equivalent and commence in Term 1 (January) or Term 3 (July) for 20 weeks. b) an entry level of General or Academic IELTS 5.0 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in reading and writing and 4.5 in listening and speaking or equivalent and commence in Term 2 (April) or Term 4 (September/October) for 10 weeks. Students who need to exit this qualification with an IELTS 6.0 (a Credit grade) will either need: a) an entry level of General or Academic IELTS 5.0 overall with a minimum of 5.0 in reading and writing and 4.5 in speaking and listening or equivalent and commence in Term 1 (January) or Term 3 (July) for 20 weeks. b) an entry level of General or Academic IELTS 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in reading and writing and 5.0 in listening and speaking or equivalent and commence in Term 2 (April) or Term 4 (September/October) for 10 weeks. COURSE FOCUS -Developing academic skills: writing, listening and note taking, reading, comprehension, academic language for oral presentations and seminars, study skills and research skills -Developing grammar, pronunciation and computer literacy -Developing specific vocabulary for your future course -Improving your group interaction skills to work closely with other students in Australia or internationally. Employment Outcomes Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations. Qualifications & Skills Covered English for Academic Purposes 20 Course focus: developing high-level academic skills in writing, listening and note taking reading, comprehension, academic language for oral presentations and seminars study skills and research skills developing grammar, pronunciation and academic skills advanced preparation for IELTS test-taking techniques and practice tests developing specific vocabulary for future study improving group interaction skills to work closely with other students in Australia or internationally. - You will be continually assessed throughout the course, with regular feedback and timely intervention to ensure your English is always improving. Our EAP 20 course can serve as a direct pathway to TAFE SA award courses and undergraduate courses at South Australian universities