English for Academic Purposes

Course title

English for Academic Purposes

Course hours

08:45 - 14:30

Days of the course

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu

School admin. fee

€120.27

Lesson duration

60

Course certificate

Yes

Minimum age

18

Average number of students

12

Course materials

Mandatory and not included

Levels: Upper Intermediate - Level B2, Advanced - Level C1, Proficient - Level C2

The EAP course is designed to prepare students for studying in an English-speaking institution. Skills developed include: listening and note-taking, seminar presentation and discussion skills, speed-reading, academic writing, library and internet use, university level vocabulary, preparation for English proficiency examination, academic culture of Australian university, research techniques, critical thinking and essay writing.
PRE-REQUISITES
Students are required to have an Upper Intermediate Level of English proficiency or are to have achieved or be approaching an IELTS Band grade of 5.0 or greater.
ASSESSMENTS
Students are required to have an Upper Intermediate Level of English or IELTS score of at least 5.0 prior to undertaking EAP. Continuous assessment is conducted through the course.
COMPLETION
On completion of their EAP course, our students are awarded a certificate which grades their language level in the four key language skills as well as their classroom performance. The grades relate to detailed descriptors explaining the student’s capabilities and learning needs.
FURTHER STUDY
Students who successfully complete the higher two levels of EAP will be able to pursue vocational training or undergraduate university courses.