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English for Academic Purposes

Reach for more in your education, career and your life in Australia, let our EAP course complement your English Language learning journey.

CRICOS Course Code: 111316A

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Quick Details

  • Duration: upto 48 weeks
  • Study Hours: 20 hours per week
  • Entry Requirements: 18 years or above
  • Study Modes: Face to face on campus
  • Orientation: Every Monday 3PM (Except Public Holidays)
  • Delivery Location: Level 6, 245 Castlereagh Street Sydney NSW 2000

English for Academic Purposes

Ready to take your English to the next level? Whether you’re planning to study at a university, TAFE, or another higher education institution in Australia, our Academic English courses are designed to help you succeed.

Course Overview

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course is designed to help students from non-English speaking backgrounds develop the essential English skills they need for success in vocational and higher education. This course will guide you through fun and engaging activities to improve your spoken and written English, preparing you for future academic studies.

Our courses focus on building practical academic English skills that are often different from everyday English. You’ll develop confidence in areas like academic reading, writing, listening, speaking, and research, so that understanding lectures, writing essays, and giving presentations feels second nature. You’ll also learn to take responsibility for your progress, preparing you to succeed with little extra support from teachers.

Entry Requirement

Minimum age requirement is 18 years of age. Students should be of IELTS 5 level of CEFR B1 level to be eligible to enroll in the course (Contact us to discuss pathways to the course)

Levels we teach: EAP I and EAP II

What You'll Learn

Our Academic English (EAP) courses focus on equipping you with essential skills for success in your studies. Here’s what you’ll gain:

  • Academic Reading: Learn to understand and analyze academic texts with confidence.
  • Academic Writing: Master essay writing, summary crafting, and research-based assignments.
  • Speaking & Presenting: Develop clear and professional communication skills for presentations and discussions.
  • Listening & Note-Taking: Improve your ability to follow lectures and take effective notes.
  • Research Skills: Gain hands-on experience with library visits and research projects.
  • Time Management & Independence: Build self-reliance and take responsibility for your learning progress.

By the end of the course, you’ll feel confident using English in academic contexts and be fully prepared to tackle the challenges of higher education!

Why Learn EAP with Us?

  • Learn from Expert Teachers: Our teachers have lots of experience working in Australian higher education, so they know exactly what you’ll need to succeed.
  • Extra Workshops to Boost Your Skills: Join workshops to improve your pronunciation, writing, and even learn helpful referencing techniques.
  • Use AI the Smart Way: Discover how to use AI tools for your academic work safely and responsibly, without worrying about breaking any rules.

Skills You will Gain

Reading Skills

  • Identifying arguments, facts, and opinions.
  • Previewing and scanning for content.
  • Reading for main ideas, detail, and making inferences.
  • Synthesizing and summarizing texts.
  • Taking notes in outline form and annotating texts.
  • Interpreting quotes, graphical information, and discourse organization.
  • Working out meaning from context and predicting content using visuals.

Writing Skills

  • Structuring paragraphs and essays effectively.
  • Writing conclusions, similarities/differences, causes/effects, and problem-solving essays.
  • Crafting impersonal statements and citing quoted material.
  • Making claims, anticipating/refuting counter arguments, and avoiding overgeneralizations.

Speaking Skills

  • Challenging viewpoints and acknowledging other arguments.
  • Presenting survey data and research conclusions.
  • Using inclusive language and collaborative strategies.
  • Incorporating visual supports and using body language effectively.
  • Preparing for job interviews and building consensus during discussions

Listening Skills

  • Listening for introductions, main ideas, detail, and opinions.
  • Identifying rhetorical questions and figurative language.
  • Making inferences and understanding persuasive appeals.
  • Summarizing and synthesizing information while taking organized notes.

Critical Thinking Skills

  • Evaluating facts, criteria, and arguments.
  • Analyzing causes/effects, pros/cons, and problem-solving strategies.
  • Synthesizing information from multiple texts or sources.
  • Understanding audience, purpose, and constructing persuasive presentations.

English Levels

At Boston Institute, we follow the internationally recognized Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) to structure the levels in our courses. This system ensures a clear and consistent path for your English learning journey.

We take into account your prior learning by reviewing your test scores, such as IELTS or PTE, or previous studies at another language school. If you haven’t had any formal English learning, don’t worry! Our specialized placement test will help us find the level that’s just right for you.

All our courses are ASQA Accredited and thoughtfully designed to meet the unique needs of our diverse student community.

English For Academic Purpose

Let’s break down the levels to help you understand them better. The descriptions below explain what each level entails and guide you in choosing the level you can aim for as part of your English learning journey.

CEFR LEVELS: A1

Internal Level:

Beginner

Common European Framework Of Reference (CEFR) Outcomes
Basic User: Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple way provided the other person talks slowly and clearly and is prepared to help.

CEFR LEVELS: A2

Internal Level:

Elementary

Common European Framework Of Reference (CEFR) Outcomes
Basic User: Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

CEFR LEVELS: A3

Internal Level:

Pre-Intermediate

Common European Framework Of Reference (CEFR) Outcomes
Basic User: Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

CEFR LEVELS: B1

Internal Level:

Intermediate

Common European Framework Of Reference (CEFR) Outcomes
Independent User: Can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanationsfor opinions and plans.

CEFR LEVELS: B2

Internal Level:

Upper-Intermediate

Common European Framework Of Reference (CEFR) Outcomes
Independent User: Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

CEFR LEVELS: B3

Internal Level:

Advanced

Common European Framework Of Reference (CEFR) Outcomes
Independent User: Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

English for Academic Purposes

Let’s break down the level of English required to be able to study this course. The course is demanding and would require you to have a solid foundation in your basic English knowledge so that you can extend it further.

LEVEL 1

IELTS 5.0-5.5

CEFR B1
Listening
Can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. Can understand the main point of many radios or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.
Reading
Can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or job-related language. Can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.
Spoken Interaction
Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
Spoken Production
Can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, my dreams, hopes and ambitions. I can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. Can narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions.

LEVEL 2

IELTS 6.0-6.5

CEFR B2
Listening
Can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. Can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes. Can understand most films in standard dialect.
Reading
Can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt attitudes or viewpoints. Can understand contemporary literary prose.
Spoken Interaction
Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. Can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining my views.
Spoken Production
Can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my field of interest. Can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Course Exit Requirements

  • All students are required to achieve a minimum of 80% attendance and satisfactory academic results as per below.
  • General English: Students need to complete a score of 60% overall and an individual overall score of no less than 50% for each level.
  • English for Academic Purposes: See the details as per the table below.
IELTS Band English for Academic Purposes
7.0 Level 2 required exit score of 70%
6.5 Level 2 required exit score of 65%
6.0 Level 1 required exit score of 60%
5.5 Level 1 required exit score of 55%

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