The English Preparation for Academic Studies Program 2 (EAP10) — commonly referred to as English for Academic Purposes Level 2 (EAP 2) — is an upper-intermediate to advanced English language preparation course designed specifically for international and domestic students who wish to gain direct entry into undergraduate, diploma, or postgraduate programs at Australian universities and TAFE institutions. Positioned as the second and more advanced tier of the EAP pathway, EAP10 builds on foundational academic English skills and equips students with the sophisticated language competencies required for success in a demanding tertiary environment. The course is delivered under the ELICOS (English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students) framework, is CRICOS-registered, and is typically offered by university language centres, private colleges, and TAFE providers across all major Australian cities. Upon successful completion, students typically demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0–6.5, allowing them to satisfy the English language entry requirements for most Australian higher education courses without requiring an external standardised test.

The program is delivered intensively — usually 20 face-to-face hours per week over 10 to 12 weeks — and covers the full range of academic language skills: academic writing (including essays, literature reviews, and annotated bibliographies), critical reading of academic texts, listening comprehension from lectures and seminars, oral presentations, and tutorial participation. Students are immersed in authentic academic tasks and assessed to standards that directly reflect what will be expected of them in their degree programs. The curriculum also addresses cross-cultural communication, independent research strategies, academic referencing conventions (such as APA and Harvard styles), and digital literacy skills needed for university-level study in Australia. Employers and universities across Australia recognise EAP completion as a credible pathway qualification, and the program is particularly well regarded as preparation for courses in business, education, community services, health, social work, IT, and the arts and humanities.

To enrol in EAP10 (EAP Level 2 / Upper Intermediate), students are typically required to demonstrate an English language proficiency equivalent to an Academic IELTS overall band score of 5.5, or to have successfully completed a lower-level English for Academic Purposes course (EAP Level 1) or an Upper-Intermediate General English course at a registered provider. Many institutions conduct their own placement tests — covering reading, writing, listening, and speaking — on orientation day to confirm that students are placed at the most appropriate level for their needs. In the absence of a formal test score, providers may accept evidence of prior English language study, school reports, or a portfolio of written English work to determine eligibility. Applicants are generally required to be at least 17 or 18 years of age at commencement, though some providers accept students from age 16 for lower-level study with parental consent.

In terms of academic background, most providers require students to have completed the equivalent of Year 11 or senior secondary schooling in their home country, or Year 12 of Australian high school. There is no formal academic qualification required beyond secondary education, making EAP10 accessible to a wide range of students regardless of their tertiary background. International students studying in Australia on a student visa must enrol with a CRICOS-registered provider to ensure their study is compliant with Department of Home Affairs requirements. Some institutions waive the English language entry requirement for EAP10 if the student has successfully passed EAP Level 1 with the same provider. Students who do not yet meet the entry requirements for EAP10 may be advised to first complete a General English (Upper Intermediate) course of typically 10–24 weeks before progressing.