EAP
EAP is an intensive course for students planning to enrol
in a
university, either at an undergraduate or postgraduate
level
or a Foundation Studies Program, Technical (such as TAFE), Business or Vocational College.
EAP students also participate in Option classes
- Conversation Class
- Media Club
- Writer’s Workshop
- IELTS Preparation
- TOEIC*
- TOEFL*
- Cambridge Test Preparation*
- EAP Study Skills
*
subject to demand
Optional afternoon classes are included in the course and only the standard course fees apply (no additional fees apply to undertake an option class).
Prior to commencing the EAP course, students will sit for the compulsory placement tests during the orientation. Based on these tests, the Acadmic Manager will place students in the class best suited to their level of English proficiency.
EAP
Course Objectives
- To develop skills and strategies appropriate for independent learning in an Australian tertiary institutional setting.
- To extend skills and strategies in speaking and understanding (listening to) English in academic contexts, preparation and presentation of seminars, understanding lectures and note taking, effective participation in group discussion and tutorials.
- To learn to write in English for specific academic purposes and to develop academic reading skills appropriate for tertiary study.
- To prepare and write assignments (paraphrasing, referencing), summaries, essays, reports and examination answers.
The course focuses upon increasing skills for academic study in English, and extending students' abilities for such study. Library Research Skills is a course component as is an Introduction to Computer Skills including multimedia, the Internet and email for study and research.
Course Structure
At present we have 3 EAP levels,
- EAPC: This level gives an introduction into Academic English and is slightly more challenging than Intermediate level. Many students join this class if they aspire to go to University, TAFE or APC Business/IT.
- EAPB: For students who wish to enter TAFE, this course is more demanding than EAPC and students need to be at least at an Upper Intermediate level. Students must complete 12 weeks in this course and get a B- grade in the major assessments in order to get direct entry into TAFE.
- EAPA: For University-bound students, this course is very demanding and quite intensive. Students must complete 12 weeks in this course and must get a B+ grade in all 4 assessments in order to enter any University with which we have an articulation agreement.
Students who are unable to provide evidence of English proficiency are required to complete a Pre-Arrival English Test (PAT) to determine their level of proficiency. The PAT is indicative only. You will be provisionally accepted into the course prior to arriving at the College. You may be required to study in the General English program based on your final English proficiency assessment on arrival. The PAT is available on-line now at www.apc.edu.au/pat/ and you will be given instant feedback on your grammar section. Results for the writing section are available within 48 hours.
EAP
Assessment
Students are assessed through weekly class tests, regular homework and class tasks and extended projects including extended essays, journal reviews, grammar reviews, literature reviews and oral presentations.
- Assessment Program
- EAP Workload
EAP
Entry Requirements
Students are expected to be at the intermediate to post-intermediate level with scores of 5.0 overall in a recent IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test or equivalent (eg. TOEFL score of 480 or above) for entry into the EAP course.
b. EAP B - Upper Intermediate
For a free assessment of your level of English please go to:
www.apc.edu.au/pat
Course Length
| Student Visa: | 1 to 30 weeks |
| Working Holiday: |
1 to 14 weeks |
| Tourist Visa: | 1 to 12 weeks |
