Course Outline

Academic English will help you improve your English language skills to prepare you for study success at university. This course provides you with opportunities to develop your independent learning strategies and individual needs in listening, speaking, reading and writing.

You will develop the language and academic skills to help you progress to the next level of English, move to NZCEL pathway course, or transition to your destination programme.

A course for students interested in studying General English prior to their Academic English course can be arranged.

Course length
Students can take more than one block of 10 weeks depending on their needs. Each block is 10 weeks.

Total hours
200 hours; Plus optional workshops available

Entry Requirements

· You are tested before your course begins to determine your class level. There are four levels of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) offered, from Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B1 to B2+ to C1. For progression to the next level, you need to achieve the required grade in the course. 

A recent IELTS score may be given as evidence of level, but if there is a significant difference between the placement test score and the IELTS score, the Academic English manager will determine the appropriate level for the student. 

If you are below the level required for Introduction to English for Academic Purposes (EAP Intro), your enrolment will be changed to the General English course to build your language foundations.

Academic English English Levels