English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

The focus of the EAP course is to develop English language proficiency for academic use, which students will require in order to study alongside native speakers in further and higher education.

EAP 1 bridges the gap between General English and Academic English, and is foundational for those wanting to advance their English to an academic level. It teaches students how to develop the necessary skills required to be effective in further education settings, such as note-taking, essay writing and presentation skills. It also provides strategies for undertaking research and handling unfamiliar academic vocabulary.

​EAP 2 focuses on developing students’ academic English skills to prepare them for vocational-level studies and tertiary studies. Students are given further practice in academic skills, such as how to analyse the characteristics of written and spoken academic texts, how to develop an awareness of the academic culture, and how to avoid plagiarism. This course also guides students in developing proficiency in sophisticated essay organisation, note-taking, group discussions, reference writing and text paraphrasing. Students learn more effective research skills and develop academic presentation abilities.

Intakes:  Every second Monday 

Course Length: 20 weeks (EAP 1 + EAP 2 together)

Campus: Melbourne CBD  

Age: 18 years + 

Course Structure: 

20 Hours per week Monday to Friday  

Class timetables will be provided at Orientation Program 

Assessment: 

Types of assessment include essay writing, oral presentation, research report writing and grammar tests.

Entry Requirements: 

EAP Level 1 

  • Successful completion of intermediate level or above of the General English course, or
  • Achieve a satisfactory result in an ELICOS placement test, or
  • Demonstrate English level by providing evidence from an internationally recognized English language test (for example, IELTS Band 5.0 with no band <4.5).

 EAP Level 2 

  • Successful completion of Upper Intermediate level or above of the General English course or EAP Level 1, or
  • Achieve a satisfactory result in an ELICOS placement test, or
  • Demonstrate English level by providing evidence from an internationally recognized English language test (for example, IELTS Band 5.5 with no band < 5.0).

FEES & CHARGES

The following fees and charges detailed relate to 2022 only and are subject to annual review. Fees and charges do not include costs such as Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and certain other costs that may be required as part of your enrollment. All fees and charges are paid in Australian dollars ($AUD).

   (Updated May, 2023. For the latest update, refer to the Fee Schedule)

 

General English

EAP (English for Academic Purposes)

Entry requirement 

There are no entry requirements for this course 

EAP Level 1 

  • Successful completion of intermediate level or above of the General English course, or
  • Achieve a satisfactory result in an ELICOS placement test, or
  • Demonstrate English level by providing evidence from an internationally recognized English language test (for example, IELTS Band 5.0 with no band <4.5).

 EAP Level 2 

  • Successful completion of Upper Intermediate level or above of the General English course or EAP Level 1, or
  • Achieve a satisfactory result in an ELICOS placement test, or
  • Demonstrate English level by providing evidence from an internationally recognized English language test (for example, IELTS Band 5.5 with no band < 5.0).

Lengths 

52 weeks

20 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

20 weeks (EAP 1 + EAP 2 together)

20 Hours per week Monday to Friday  

Class timetables will be provided at Orientation Program 

Pathways

These two language courses offer pathways into various VET courses and higher education courses in Aged care, Early childhood education, Hospitality and Information technology…etc. 

Application Process: 

Please contact Focus Language School for further information.

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