English for Academic Purposes

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English for Academic Purposes

English for academic purpose is designed to focus on the development of English skills for higher education and vocational study. EAP provides excellent preparation for University and other higher education institutions where successful students need to understand and communicate efficiently. Barton International College (BIC) aims to prepare students not only for entrance to an Australian institution but also to enjoy their studies in Australia.

Course Detail

English language requirements EAP 1 – IELTS 5.0 or the equivalent, EAP 2 – EAP 1 (Certificate of Completion) or IELTS 5.5

Age requirements 18 years or over

Weekly hours 20 hours per week

Length of course 24 weeks

Morning Sesstion Monday to Thursday (5 hours of study)

Evening Session Monday to Friday (4 hours of study)

Commencement Dates Weekly Intakes starting on Monday

Why study EAP?

Direct entry to Universities, Colleges and TAFE NSW with whom BIC has pathway arrangements – undergraduate and master level courses.
Focuses on presentation, writing and referencing skills you will need to excel at university or college.
Group study and university-style learning contexts.
Weekly testing and practice to monitor progress.

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSE SAMPLE TIMETABLE

MORNING	EVENING	MONDAY	TUESDAY	WEDNESDAY	THURSDAY	FRIDAY
8:30-10:30	17:00-19:00	Academic Vocabulary Builder Building a strong academic vocabulary	Academic Listening Listening to university lectures Taking notes	Academic Reading How to find specific information an article?	Academic Writing and Research How to use online materials? (Plagiarism)	Practice Test / Skills Class Writing Use of English Reading Listening
10:45-12:45	19:15-21:15	Academic Reading Understanding academic contexts	Grammar Development What is a complex structure?	Academic Speaking Describing trends	Grammar Development Using complex grammarstructures in writing and speaking
13:15-14:15		Tutorial Discussion	Tutorial Discussion	Grammar Development Using complex grammar structures	Academic Presentation Skills Current Affairs