CRICOS Course Codes: SA 067568F, QLD 067595C, VIC 067455D, NSW 062957M

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course prepares students with the English language skills they need, to excel in the Australian academic environment. Students will gain the confidence and skills in applying the English language to their higher education studies.

Duration

20 contact hours and 5 hours of optional elective study per week, 10 weeks
CRICOS Duration: Sydney 20 weeks, Adelaide 24 weeks, Brisbane 24 weeks, Melbourne 24 weeks

Locations

Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney

Start Dates

January, February, April, June, August and October

Maximum Class Size

18 students

Course

Carrick's EAP program is specifically designed to give students the English language skills they need to be successful in an academic environment. Experienced teachers assist students to gain a thorough understanding and knowledge of the academic culture, expectations and assessment methods of western educational institutions.

Carrick's EAP Program has two distinct levels, EAP 1, which prepares students for vocational courses of study and EAP 2, which prepares students for university courses. Each course runs for 10 weeks. Enrolment for EAP 1 requires an IELTS level of 5.0 or equivalent; and EAP 2 requires an IELTS level of 5.5 or equivalent, or the successful completion of EAP 1.

Career Pathways

Students who successfully complete Carrick's EAP course are equipped with the skills required to gain entry into many of Australia's leading Australian universities.

Assessment

Carrick's EAP assessment tasks prepare students for the assessment requirements of their future course of study. Students have ongoing academic assessments to prepare them for their university studies, including essay writing, research projects, presentations and examinations.

Materials

Teachers in Carrick's EAP course use materials that are both informative and relevant to the students future study needs, such as real-life listening and reading, communication activities, DVDs and multimedia.

Student Success Story

Manpreet Singh, India
English for Academic Purposes

"My name is Manpreet and I am from India. I've been in Melbourne for 2 months studying English for Academic Purposes (EAP). I have an excellent teacher and great classmates from all over the world. Life was difficult for me when I first came to Melbourne but now I work in a café and have learned a lot. My confidence and level of English is increasing everyday thanks to Carrick Institute of Education."