English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Course Code: 072187K

Our EAP course is an intensive program designed for high level English students who are ready to pursue vocational or university education. This course focuses on academic conventions, strategies and skills, for example, academic style writing, discussion and debate, critical thinking, research projects, report and essay writing, lecture note taking, presentation strategies.

Learning Outcomes:

> Academic skills in preparation for tertiary study
> Presentation and participation skills
> Learning strategies and research skills
> Academic essay and report writing skills
> Social and Cultural skills
> Speed reading, skimming and scanning
> Assessment procedures

Entry Requirements:

> Upper-Intermediate or equivalent
> Students must be 18 years or over
> Open to all international students
> Working holiday visas and Tourist visa holders accepted for certain nationalities
> The Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is accepted in some specific countries. Please check the PTE website, www.pearsonpte.com and the DIAC website for more details.

Duration:	Minimum 10 weeks enrolment
Tuition:	20 hours per week Monday to Thursday + 5 hours additional classes on Friday (optional)
Average class size:	15 students
Course Outcome level:	Advanced
Intake Dates	Four intakes per year (January, March, August and October)
Course Fees:	AU$320 per week* (Mon – Thurs) / AU$400 per week* (incl. Fri)

* Other fees & intake dates, please see Enrolment Form 2010-2011

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Advance English endeavours to provide high quality and relevant pathway English programs to overseas students at its Sydney campus.

To ensure the highest level of satisfaction to all its stakeholders while maintaining professional, personal and academic integrity in all activities.

The main objective of the college is to provide vast academic knowledge and be in a position to provide pathway English for students who wish to pursue further studies in Australia.

The college aims to maintain quality by providing courses to only a small number of students and maintaining a good nationality mix.

Our group of highly experienced, professional teaching and administrative staff will help the college achieve its mission.

We provide a comfortable student common area with kitchen facilities to relax and chat with friends on breaks.

Our noticeboard has regular activity photo updates, things to do in the area and what’s going on in the college. We also have lots of brochures for you to read about things to do in Sydney.