Get the best preparation for your higher education studies in English. Whether you want to gain entry to university or college in Australia or even in your home country, our EAP course will help you to realise your academic ambitions.

Learn English, gain entry to
higher education and excel at university or college

In English for Academic Purposes you will:

  • Make fast progress in your all-round English
  • Develop essential English skills for university studies
  • Have the option to either gain entry to an Australian university or college through one of ELC’s direct entry pathways or by taking the IELTS exam
  • Build your confidence to fully participate in university life

You will make fast progress in:

  • Everyday communication
  • Fluency for tutorials
  • General & academic Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Pronunciation
  • Listening including lectures
  • Reading and research
  • Academic writing

Academic pathways

All higher education institutions in Australia require international students to meet English requirements, usually by showing an IELTS test score. However, ELC has agreements with many institutions who allow our students to enter directly into their programs without an IELTS test, providing you have successfully completed our EAP course at the appropriate level.

Direct Entry stream students

ELC’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program is recognised by over 30 renowned universities and colleges. This means that you can gain direct entry into their programs just with your EAP certificate from ELC, without needing to take the IELTS exam. To do so, you must successfully complete a minimum of 10 weeks of classwork and assignments and complete all progress tests and a final test. Learn more about our pathway program here and view our pathways partners list and their respective entry requirements here.

IELTS stream students

For entry into many other institutions, the most commonly required proof of English is an IELTS score. This is why ELC’s cutting-edge EAP course has been carefully designed to both improve your academic skills (preparing you for the academic challenges ahead of you in your further studies) while also preparing you for the IELTS exam itself, thanks to practical exams skills, techniques and regular practice tests.


English for Academic Purposes
course features

  • Flexibility: Students in the EAP program can either follow our direct entry program or prepare for the IELTS exam.
  • Preparation for the real demands of university: Demonstrating the right level of English to an institution is just the start. Our course prepares you to cope with the demands of studying in an English-speaking environment
  • EAP coursebook: All students receive an EAP coursebook at the appropriate level
  • Available to students at strong intermediate to advanced levels
  • Versatility and customisation: The intensive day course provides variety and customisation as students choose afternoon electives and can attend Friday extra classes. Students can also boost their progress with 1:1 lessons by taking Premium EAP.

Choose your preferred
English for Academic Purposes
course option

English for Academic Purposes – Daytime

English for Academic Purposes – Daytime

20-27hrs/w

15hrs EAP
5hrs Special focus module

Special focus module

Range of elective classes that you will be able to choose from, depending on your level, needs, and weaknesses. These classes are not optional: all students are expected to attend one.
5hrs English Extras

English Extras

Range of optional classes that you will be able to choose from, depending on your level, goals and interests. These classes are optional.
2hrs Conversation

Conversation

Casual, drop-in, additional conversation classes available for faster progress. These classes are optional.

Overview

  • Full-time course
  • 20 hours of core classes, Monday to Thursday
  • An extra 7 hours of optional classes
  • Customisable through elective and optional classes
  • Suitable for student visa applicants
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English for Academic Purposes – Evening

English for Academic Purposes – Evening

20-22hrs/w

18hrs EAP
2hrs Evening Focus

Evening Focus

Range of elective classes that you will be able to choose from, depending on your level, needs, and interests. These classes are not optional: all students are expected to attend one.
2hrs Conversation

Conversation

Casual, drop-in, additional conversation classes available for faster progress. These classes are optional.

Overview

  • Full-time course
  • 20 hours of core classes, Monday to Friday
  • An extra 2 hours of optional classes
  • Convenient for students who wish to work during the day, with class times of 5pm-9:20pm
  • Suitable for student visa applicants
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Premium English for Academic Purposes – Daytime

Premium English for Academic Purposes – Daytime

20-27hrs/w

15hrs EAP
5hrs One-to-one lesssons

One-to-one lesssons

Individual, 1-1 lessons with your own private teacher.
5hrs English Extras

English Extras

Range of optional classes that you will be able to choose from, depending on your level, goals and interests. These classes are optional.
2hrs Conversation

Conversation

Casual, drop-in, additional conversation classes available for faster progress. These classes are optional.

Overview

  • Full-time course
  • Includes private tuition
  • 20 hours of core classes, Monday to Friday
  • An extra 7 hours of optional classes (or join some Special Focus Module classes depending on your timetable)
  • Ultimate combination of group EAP classes + dedicated private lessons for faster progress
  • Suitable for student visa applicants
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