English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Set yourself up for success at Southern Cross University with our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. EAP will build on your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. You will also improve your academic and digital literacy practices, including researching, referencing, note-taking, using the Southern Cross University Learning Management System, and giving presentations.
Which level should I choose?
Your EAP level will be selected based on your level of English language skills during your application.
- EAP1 - Entry to courses with Academic IELTS 5.5 and 6.0 (CEFR B2)
- EAP2 - Entry to courses with Academic IELTS 6.5 (CEFR B2+)
- EAP3 - Entry to courses with Academic IELTS 7.0 (CEFR C1)
Students studying EAP must be on a student visa and class attendance is closely monitored as per the Attendance Policy for ELICOS Programs.
When can I start?
Our intensive EAP program runs three times a year, just before university classes begin. Individual students’ EAP pathway lengths vary, depending on the number of weeks they require to enter their university course.
How to apply
Complete and submit an International Application for Admission form. Follow the instructions on the application form to submit your completed application.
Download the International Application for Admission form
| Leading into Session | Weeks of English | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Session 1, 2021 starts: Monday, 1 March 2021 (O Week: 22 February 2021) |
50 | 3 February 2020 | 12 February 2021 |
| 45 | 9 March 2020 | 12 February 2021 | |
| 40 | 20 April 2020 | 12 February 2021 | |
| 35 | 25 May 2020 | 12 February 2021 | |
| 30 | 29 June 2020 | 12 February 2021 | |
| 25 | 3 August 2020 | 12 February 2021 | |
| 20 | 14 September 2020 | 12 February 2021 | |
| 15 | 19 October 2020 | 12 February 2021 | |
| 10 | 23 November 2020 | 12 February 2021 | |
| 5 | 11 January 2021 | 12 February 2021 |
| Leading into Session | Weeks of English | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Session 2, 2021 starts: Monday, 5 July 2021 (O Week: 28 June 2021) |
50 | 1 June 2020 | 11 June 2021 |
| 45 | 6 July 2020 | 11 June 2021 | |
| 40 | 10 August 2020 | 11 June 2021 | |
| 35 | 21 September 2020 | 11 June 2021 | |
| 30 | 26 October 2020 | 11 June 2021 | |
| 25 | 30 November 2020 | 11 June 2021 | |
| 20 | 18 January 2021 | 11 June 2021 | |
| 15 | 22 February 2021 | 11 June 2021 | |
| 10 | 29 March 2021 | 11 June 2021 | |
| 5 | 10 May 2021 | 11 June 2021 |
| Leading into Session | Weeks of English | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Session 3, 2021 starts: Monday, 1 November 2021 (O Week: 26 October 2021) |
50 | 5 October 2020 | 15 October 2021 |
| 45 | 9 November 2020 | 15 October 2021 | |
| 40 | 14 December 2020 | 15 October 2021 | |
| 35 | 1 February 2021 | 15 October 2021 | |
| 30 | 8 March 2021 | 15 October 2021 | |
| 25 | 19 April 2021 | 15 October 2021 | |
| 20 | 24 May 2021 | 15 October 2021 | |
| 15 | 28 June 2021 | 15 October 2021 | |
| 10 | 2 August 2021 | 15 October 2021 | |
| 5 | 13 September 2021 | 15 October 2021 |
EAP start dates leading to sessions 1 - 3 2021
2021 Breaks:
- Monday, 21 December 2020 – Sunday, 3 January 2021
- Monday, 12 April – Sunday, 18 April
- Monday, 16 August – Sunday, 22 August
2021 Public Holidays:
- Tuesday, 26 January
- Friday, 2 April
- Monday, 5 April
- Monday, 3 May (Gold Coast Campus ONLY)
- Monday, 14 June (Lismore Campus ONLY)
- Monday, 4 October
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Our English language programs
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