English for Academic Purposes (Intermediate to Upper Intermediate)

The EAP program is structured into two study blocks: Block A – Intermediate (IELTS 4.5–5.0), which focuses on building foundational academic English skills over 10 weeks at $400 per week; and Block B – Upper Intermediate (IELTS 5.0–5.5), which prepares students for higher-level study with advanced skills in research, essay writing, and presentations over 10 weeks at $400 per week.

Assessment tasks in the EAP course include oral presentations, an academic essay (in-class), a research report, and IELTS-style Reading & Listening tests. Students must achieve a minimum grade of C (50%) in each skill to progress or complete, and a Grade B (76%+) is required for direct entry into Diploma courses like Nursing.

Successful completion of the EAP course enables students to meet English language entry requirements for a range of pathway courses at EQUALS, including Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, Certificate III in Pathology Collection, Certificate III in Individual Support, Diploma of Nursing, Diploma of Mental Health, Diploma of Community Services, Diploma of Leadership & Management, and Bachelor of Human Services.

Yes, a scholarship is available for the EAP course. With the scholarship, tuition fees are reduced to $320 per week, compared to the standard tuition fee of $400 per week. Additional costs include a Student Services Fee of $350 and a Materials fee of $10 per week.

The CRICOS course code for the English for Academic Purposes (Intermediate to Upper Intermediate) course at EQUALS International is 117013A.