English for Academic Purposes

Entry Requirements

Course Details

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) aims at preparing international students for the many new challenges they will face in English-medium colleges or universities. At AIC, we offer two levels of EAP courses (EAP 1 and EAP 2) designed to help students create their own academic success. Each level can operate as a stand-alone course. Using task-based activities and approaches, they concentrate on the academic skills needed for listening, speaking, reading and writing. Our EAP courses are carefully structured to teach essential academic English skills in the following key areas: oral presentation skills listening and note-taking skills in lectures essay writing report writing critical analysis analytical thinking skills research skills evaluating primary and secondary resources/data time management techniques Also, our EAP courses have a very strong focus on helping students step-by-step with more advanced grammar, vocabulary, English for the internet age, learner independence and study skills which are required in higher education or university courses in Australia. Students will benefit from this academic program which also features lectures and tutorial-format classes. English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1) is open to students who meet one of the following requirements for direct entry: General English at Intermediate level or above successful completion of English for High School Preparation at Intermediate level English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP 2) requires students to meet one of the following requirements for direct entry: General English at Upper-Intermediate level or equivalent or successful completion of our English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1) In the interest of our students, we provide a comprehensive placement test that includes reading, writing, listening and speaking to ensure they are placed in the course most suitable for their language proficiency. We will also advise them of the appropriate duration of study in English based on the placement tests done on Orientation Day.