English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course has been specially designed to provide international students with the necessary skills and knowledge to participate confidently and successfully in TAFE and Higher Education. You will:
build your understanding of academic vocabulary and systemslearn to conduct researchlearn about paraphrasing and summarisingdevelop your report writing and essay writing skillslearn to present your work in written and oral formgain tips and tricks to listen to lectures and take reliable and comprehensive notesparticipate in academic conversations and interactionsget comfortable in the Australian study environment
Study can be hard – and if you are learning in a new environment and a new language medium, this can add additional layers of challenges. With the Melbourne Polytechnic English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course, we aim at giving you not just the necessary academic skills and knowledge, but also help build your confidence to participate fully in your further study course by developing your academic language skills.
You will also be a part of Melbourne Polytechnic’s diverse, fun and inclusive world – share your experiences and journeys with new friends from around the world, gain insights into the variety of courses and jobs that the TAFE provides a pathway into, and get support in building your life in Australia as a student.

Duration: 10 - 20 weeks.

Requirements -
EAP 1: Academic IELTS 5.0 overall or equivalent.
EAP 2: Academic IELTS 5.5 overall or equivalent.