English for Academic Purposes

Mode of Study

Students study full time face to face of delivery that integrates:

• 20 hours scheduled face to face classes per week during term time

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Course Description

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The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course reflects the role of individuals with aspirations to study in more complex tertiary education environments and who are seeking to develop their academic English skills in order to prepare for these studies. The course is set into 2 levels, EAP 1 and EAP 2.

 

EAP 1 is suited to individuals who may have just missed out on an IELTS of 5.5 or equivalent and who desire to study in Vocational Education and Training. 

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EAP 2 is suited to individuals who may be preparing for studies in Advanced Diplomas and adult courses with technical terminologies. The level of an EAP 2 student at exit would be equivalent to the General English Advanced level, however the vocabulary and macro-skill focus of the courses is centered on Academic writing, speaking and reading. 

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Delivery Location

All classes are face to face and are held at 87 Fennell Street, NORTH PARRAMATTA, NSW, 2151

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Course Structure

EAP 1 and EAP 2 is a 26 week long course; there is a 2 week break between the levels, students who are wishing to gain entry into courses requiring an IELTS level of 5.5 or equivalent can exit at EAP 1 after 12 weeks. Student requiring entry into courses requiring an IELTS level of 6.0 or above can prepare for these programs by completing EAP 2 

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English Language Entry Requirements

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• EAP 1 requires an IELTS score of 5.0 (or equivalent) OR completion of Innovative College Intermediate General English Intermediate 

• EAP 2 requires an IELTS score of 5.5 (or equivalent) OR completion of Innovative College Upper-Intermediate General English OR completion of EAP 1 

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Approximate CEFR Entry/Exit level descriptors for the EAP course

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EAP 1 = B1/B1+

EAP 2 = B1+/B2

         

Assessment

Formal assessment is held at the end of each study period in weeks 6 and 12 in conjunction with weekly reviews. 

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Learning Materials

Teaching/learning materials include:

• Standard TESOL textbooks – Face2face books along with supplementary resources

• Course Audio files & Internet resources

•       Assessment is benchmarked against the CEFR

•       Additional resources provided by college for supplementary activities

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Course Fees

​Please contact us at admission@invcollege.edu.au for the most up-to-date course fees

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Additional Information

For further information regarding studying with Innovative College, please refer to our Student Handbook which outlines all additional terms, conditions, and information related to student life in Australia. 

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