Our ELICOS English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is designed for students intending to complete further Vocational or Higher Education (university) level studies, especially in the healthcare professions.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
| Course: English for Academic Purposes (ELICOS) | Delivery Mode: On Campus |
| Duration: 28 weeks | CRICOS Code: 096787K |
| Class times: Monday – Friday, Morning or Afternoon option | Class hours: 20 hours per week |
| Intakes: Weekly (Every Monday) | Suitable for Student Visa Holders: Yes |
| Download Product Information Sheet | ELICOS Brochure |
| Overseas Student Fees, Charges and Refunds Policy and Procedure | International Student Handbook |
Why study English for Academic Purposes?
Offered as part of our ELICOS program; there are two levels of this course including:
- English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP1)
- English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP2)
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is designed for students intending to complete further Vocational or Higher Education (university) level studies, especially in the healthcare professions. However, this course is also suitable for students intending to complete further study in other fields.
Key academic skills learnt in the program are relevant and applicable to many areas of study such as business, the arts and humanities, I.T and marketing for example. Student progression through successive levels will prepare them for higher and more challenging levels of study. This course will help students with:
- Open pathways to further study in English
- Learn and master formal academic writing skills in English
- Allow students to participate in university-like group projects
- Learn to properly reference texts in academic writing and avoid plagiarism
- Teach important study and time-management skills essential for success in further study
- Prepare and practice to participate in formal public speaking in English
- Familiarise students with Australian classroom setting and learning environment
EAP Course at HCLA enhances your study skills in Academic English for advanced understanding of academic literature in the Australian education and healthcare system. Studying EAP will help you communicate better in the workplace scenario by providing you with knowledge of the workplace, professional culture and employability skills in Australia. This will be the ultimate preparation you require for postgraduate and further study in Australia.
Students should be at General English (Upper-Intermediate) level or above to join the EAP 1 course.
Successful completion of EAP 1 (or equivalent) is required for entry to EAP 2.
Students who join this program will need to demonstrate their current English proficiency through the provision of test results (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL IBT, OET) at time of application and/or be asked to complete an internal placement test.
Students studying in Australia on a student visa must meet all attendance requirements (minimum 80% attendance). If a student is ill and unable to attend class, they must get a medical certificate from a qualified medical practitioner and provide this to their class teacher. Attendance is monitored by the college and students receive warning letters if their attendance is at risk of dropping.
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English for Academic Purposes for Healthcare Professionals (as part of our ELICOS program) prepares you for studying both Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training (VET) courses, especially in the healthcare professions. Currently, Health Careers Language Academy has articulations in place with the following partner providers:
We are always establishing new relationships with destination schools for our students. Please contact our Admissions Office for a full listing of our articulation partners.