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English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

  • Delivery Mode: On campus (20 hours/week) or online

  • English Level: 2 modules (EAP 1 and EAP 2)

  • Course Duration: 56 Weeks

  • On Campus
  • North Melbourne

About the Course

English for Academic Purposes (EAP), prepares students for further study at a tertiary level and equips them with the communication skills required to excel in the workplace environment of an English-speaking country like Australia. Our EAP programme also provides a direct pathway into further study with IHM, including our Nursing and Social Work courses.

The academic skills you will learn in this programme are relevant and applicable to many areas of study and working life, including healthcare, business, the humanities and many others. As you progress through the EAP course, you will learn the skills required for higher and more challenging areas of study.

  • Open direct pathways to further study
  • Participate in group-work projects
  • Learn essential academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
  • Write academic essays that include citation of peer-reviewed source materials
  • Prepare short oral presentations and develop public speaking skills
  • Understand to critically read and evaluate a wide range of essays and longer texts
  • Participate in workplace role-play activities
  • Become more familiar with the Australian learning environment

Join the course to achieve your dreams

Details about the Course

  • 12 weeks or 24 weeks (over 2 modules)
  • On campus (North Melbourne) and online

You must be:

  • You will need to demonstrate your current English proficiency through the provision of test results which requires minimum (IELTS: 6 bands, PTE: 52, TOEFL IBT: 60-80, OET: C) at time of application and/or be asked to complete an internal placement test.
Participation requirements

When studying in Australia on a student visa, you are expected to meet all attendance requirements (minimum 80% attendance). The participation of international students will be monitored by the college and you may receive a warning if your attendance does not meet your obligations.Engagement is also closely monitored for online students.

The EAP course will help you to:

  • Open direct pathways to further study
  • Participate in group-work projects
  • Learn essential academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills
  • Write academic essays that include citation of peer-reviewed source materials
  • Write academic essays that include citation of peer-reviewed source materials
  • Understand to critically read and evaluate a wide range of essays and longer texts
  • Participate in workplace role-play activities
  • Become more familiar with the Australian learning environment

The EAP course features consistent assessments throughout. These assessments will be valid, reliable and fair, and you will receive detailed and personalised feedback on your progress.

All assessments will follow these guidelines:

  • They will occur consistently throughout the course
  • You will be provided with clear assessment outcomes as they relate to your progress throughout the course
  • Assessment outcomes will be moderated, and the college will provide you with comprehensive results and feedback

Course Start Date

First Monday of every month

  • May 1, 2023
  • June 5, 2023
  • July 3, 2023
  • August 7, 2023
  • September 4, 2023
  • October 2, 2023
  • November 6, 2023
  • December 4, 2023
Tuition Fee : AUD $250/ week (28 Weeks)
Administration (Non-Tuition) Fee : AUD $200 (Non Refundable)

Payment plans available. Books, equipment and other materials are required to undertake the program and their cost is not included in the tuition fee.

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Applicable for International (1 year fee) and full-fee students. Not applicable for funding students.

To study EAP with us:
  • Apply: Submit your online application by clicking “Apply Online” at the top-right corner of the course page.
  • Offer Letter: After we receive your application, you will be offered a place on the course.
  • Enrolment Fee: Once you sign the acceptance offer, an invoice will be issued for the course. You may be eligible for government funding, so please call our team to know more
  • Confirmation: Once you’ve paid the enrolment fee, we will send you confirmation of admission

Our registered partners are here to provide visa guidance and assistance. Please click here to know more.

  • What is the duration of the course?
  • 12 weeks or 24 weeks (over 2 modules)

  • Is it compulsory to attend all the classes?
  • 80% attendance is required to successfully complete the course

  • How many days will the classes be held in a week?
  • Classes will be held over 5 days of the week, with more flexibility for online students

  • Are evening classes available?
  • Yes, evening classes will be available

  • Can I study this course with any other course?
  • Yes, this course provides the academic foundation for further study with IHM

  • How many intakes are there every year?
  • We have intakes every month

  • Can the fees be paid in instalment?
  • Yes.

  • Are there any pathways from this course to further study?
  • IHM offer 4 pathways:

    • EAP+ Bachelor of Social Work
    • EAP+ Master of Nursing
    • EAP+ OSCE
    • EAP+ GCAN Australian Nursing Practice
  • In addition to the tuition fees, what other costs are connected to the course?
  • Books, equipment and other materials are required to undertake the programme and their cost is not included in the tuition fee.

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