The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program prepares international students for vocational or university study in Australia and other contexts where English is the language of instruction.The course aims to develop student awareness, knowledge and skills in the use of English as the language of teaching and learning in a vocational and/or university environment.
Learning activities will focus on writing, reading and listening, grammar and vocabulary development, oral presentation skills, research skills and web literacy. There will be an emphasis on the development of critical literacy and critical thinking throughout the course.
By engaging in such activities, students will gain increased understanding in using English to communicate in academic contexts at Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels.
Duration: 1-71 weeks (depending on visa)
Mode of Study: On-campus
CRICOS Code: 080398K
20 hours in-class and 5 hours Self-study/Project work/Assessment Tasks
10 week modules
Daily Academic lessons based on Academic Language and Academic Skills with a focus on Task production
Pathway into selected Australian universities and colleges
Regular academic progress checks, counselling and reporting in conjunction with the BROWNS Academic Journal
Intermediate English language level or above
Student, Working Holiday or Visitor visa
Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test
Age: 16 and over
LEVEL ENTRY LEVEL EXIT LEVEL PATHWAY PARTNER PROGRAM
EAP3 IELTS 4.5 or equivalent IELTS 5.0 equivalent Certificate IV
EAP4 IELTS 5.0 or equivalent IELTS 5.5 equivalent Diploma
EAP5 IELTS 5.5 or equivalent IELTS 6.0 equivalent Bachelor Degree
EAP6 IELTS 6.0 or equivalent IELTS 6.5 equivalent Masters Degree
When you study a BROWNS English for Academic Purposes course, you greatly improve your chances of success at University, TAFE or College. Our professional teaching team will ensure that you are well-prepared for the English language requirements in your chosen course of study.