English for Academic Purposes (EAP) | Boost Your Academic English Skills

At EQUALS International, we believe that confident communication is the foundation of meaningful learning and contribution. Our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course is designed to help international students develop the essential academic English skills needed for success in vocational and higher education studies across Australia. Whether you aim to improve your academic writing, reading, listening, or speaking, our program provides targeted training to prepare you for the demands of higher education and beyond.

Whether you plan to pursue studies in Health and Nursing, Social Work and Human Services, Education and Community Services, or Leadership and Management, the EAP course will help you build the English proficiency and academic confidence you need to thrive.

The EAP course supports students with a range of goals, including progression into vocational qualifications, participation in work placements, and potential articulation into undergraduate programs such as Nursing, Human Services, Social Work, Business, and Management.

The course develops all key language skills—Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking—with specific outcomes for each skill area tailored to your level. These outcomes are embedded in both Block A (Intermediate) and Block B (Upper Intermediate) to ensure students are supported at every stage of their learning journey.

Entry Requirements

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or a comparable educational level in their home country.

English Requirements

Overall IELTS 4.5 (with no band below 4.0).

Career Pathways

Further Pathways

Successful completion of the EAP course enables students to meet English language entry requirements for a range of study and career pathways, including:

Pathway Courses at EQUALS:

Career Sectors (post-study):

Healthcare and Aged Care
Nursing Support
Disability and Community Services
Education Support
Leadership roles in service organisations

EAP also prepares students for academic success and professional communication in real-world settings, including placements and employment.

Course Structure

Delivery Format

The EAP program is structured to support a smooth and confident transition into further study.

Study Blocks:

1. Block A – Intermediate (IELTS 4.5–5.0):

Focuses on building foundational academic English skills.
10 weeks
$400 per week ($320 per week with scholarship)

2. Block B – Upper Intermediate (IELTS 5.0–5.5):

Prepares students for higher-level study with advanced skills in research, essay writing, and presentations.
10 weeks
$400 per week ($320 per week with scholarship)

Class Schedule:

10 weeks each study block
20 hours per week
Includes sessions on grammar, vocabulary, writing, listening, speaking, and weekly assessments

Assessment Tasks:

Oral presentations
Academic essay (in-class)
Research report
IELTS-style Reading & Listening tests

Completion Requirements:
Minimum grade of C (50%) in each skill to progress or complete.
Grade B (76%+) required for direct entry into Diploma courses like Nursing.

Course Outcomes

The EAP course focuses on building academic English skills in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking—preparing students for vocational and higher education study in Australia.

Skill Area	Block A (Intermediate)	Block B (Upper Intermediate)
Reading	Read newspaper and magazine articles and some academic texts to identify key words and gist Identify topics and main ideas in paragraphs and longer texts Understand text organisation Predict content from a heading, topic or graphic Identify key features in a summary Recognise cohesive language Infer the meaning of unknown words from context Conduct basic research to support a simple academic report	Read a range of articles and academic texts Identify main ideas and read for details in longer texts Identify text type Predict content from a heading, topic or graphic Identify stages in an argument Infer meaning of unknown vocabulary from context Recognise definitions in a context Distinguish between fact and opinion Research relevant information to support a written academic report Recognise style and purpose of writer
Writing	Organise ideas in a text Expand notes into sentences Edit and evaluate sentences Use linking words and recognise cohesion in a paragraph Summarise information using own words Plan, structure and write simple essays with introductory, body and concluding paragraphs Plan and structure a basic report Identify and use ways of referring to sources	Organise ideas appropriately Distinguish main from supporting ideas Paraphrase and summarise main ideas Identify and develop features of individual paragraphs Use strategies to avoid plagiarism Plan, identify and develop stages of an argument / cause-effect / comparison essay Plan, draft and edit a report Identify and use ways of referring to sources
Speaking	Structure, signpost and deliver a short presentation on a familiar topic Invite questions from the audience after a presentation Participate in a discussion Offer and support opinion in a discussion Take turns in discussions Use generally clear and natural intonation, stress and sounds	Give a clear presentation on a range of topics and respond to audience questions Express and justify opinions and respond appropriately Signpost a discussion of an issue Take turns in a discussion Identify the order in instructions Recognise and use appropriate register Ask specific questions for clarification Use intonation and stress correctly to express nuances of meaning
Listening	Understand and take notes as a list during short lectures on familiar topics Listen to a variety of texts for main ideas and specific information Understand main ideas in a presentation Recognise sign-posting in a presentation	Understand and take notes from detailed explanations Identify main ideas and specific information in longer texts Recognise transitions between ideas Predict content during a lecture Recognise purpose of sign-posting in a presentation or lecture Identify the speaker’s stance

Fees and Funding Options

Tuition Fee	400 per week

Tuition Fee	400 per week
Student Services Fee	$350
Amenities Fee	Additional cost: $10 per week (material fee)
Scholarship Available	$320 per week (with scholarship)

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