English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
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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.
How to apply
Complete and submit an International Application for Admission form. Follow the instructions on the application form to submit your completed application.
What will it cost?
2023 Tuition costs:
- $450 per week (20 hours face-to-face tuition + 5 hours self-study)
- $240 enrolment fee (non-refundable).
*$420 for 16+ weeks in 2023.
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.
EAP start dates leading to Term 1, 3 and 5, 2023/2024
| Leading into Session | Weeks of English | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Term 3, 2023 Starts: Monday, 3 July 2023 (0 week: 26 June 2023) |
50 | 30 May 2022 | 09 June 2023 |
| 45 | 04 July 2022 | 09 June 2023 | |
| 40 | 08 August 2022 | 09 June 2023 | |
| 35 | 19 September 2022 | 09 June 2023 | |
| 30 | 24 October 2022 | 09 June 2023 | |
| 25 | 28 November 2022 | 09 June 2023 | |
| 20 | 16 January 2023 | 09 June 2023 | |
| 15 | 20 February 2023 | 09 June 2023 | |
| 10 | 27 March 2023 | 09 June 2023 | |
| 5 | 08 May 2023 | 09 June 2023 |
*Start date for the Undergraduate Qualifying Program
| Leading into Term 5 | Weeks of English | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Term 5, 2023 Starts: Monday, 30 October 2023 (0 week: 23 October 2023) |
50 | 03 October 2022 | 13 October 2023 |
| 45 | 07 November 2022 | 13 October 2023 | |
| 40 | 12 December 2022 | 13 October 2023 | |
| 35 | 30 January 2023 | 13 October 2023 | |
| 30 | 06 March 2023 | 13 October 2023 | |
| 25 | 10 April 2023 | 13 October 2023 | |
| 20 | 22 May 2023 | 13 October 2023 | |
| 15* | 26 June 2023 | 13 October 2023 | |
| 10 | 31 July 2023 | 13 October 2023 | |
| 5 | 11 September 2023 | 13 October 2023 |
* Start date for the Undergraduate Qualifying Program
EAP start dates leading to sessions 1-3 2023
2022 Breaks:
- Monday, 20 December 2021 – Monday, 3 January 2022
- Monday 18 April 2022 – Monday 25 April 2022
- Monday 15 August 2022 – Sunday 21 August 2022
- Monday 19 December 2022 – Monday 2 January 2023
2022 Public Holidays:
- Monday 3 January 2022
- Wednesday 26 January 2022
- Friday 15 April 2022
- Monday 18 April 2022
- Monday 25 April 2022
- Monday 2 May 2022 (Gold Coast Campus ONLY)
- Monday 13 June 2022 (Lismore Campus ONLY)
- Monday 3 October 2022
2023 Breaks:
- Monday 19 December 2022 – Monday 2 January 2023
- Monday 17 April 2023 – Sunday 23 April 2023
- Monday 14 August 2023 – Sunday 20 August 2023
2023 Public Holidays:
- Monday 2 January 2023
- Thursday 26 January 2023
- Friday 07 April 2023
- Monday 10 April 2023
- Tuesday 25 April 2023
- Monday 1 May 2023 (Gold Coast Campus ONLY)
- Monday 12 June 2023 (Lismore Campus ONLY)
- Monday 2 October 2023
| Leading into Term 1 | Weeks of English | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Term 1, 2024 starts: Monday, 4 March 2024 (0 week: 26 February 2024) |
50 | 30 January 2023 | 09 February 2024 |
| 45 | 6 March 2023 | 09 February 2024 | |
| 40 | 10 April 2023 | 09 February 2024 | |
| 35 | 22 May 2023 | 09 February 2024 | |
| 30 | 26 June 2023 | 09 February 2024 | |
| 25 | 31 July 2023 | 09 February 2024 | |
| 20 | 11 September 2023 | 09 February 2024 | |
| 15* | 16 October 2023 | 09 February 2024 | |
| 10 | 20 November 2023 | 09 February 2024 | |
| 5 | 08 January 2023 | 09 February 2024 |
*Start date for the Undergraduate Qualifying Program
| Leading into Term 3 | Weeks of English | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Term 3, 2024 starts: Monday, 1 July (O Week: 24 June 2024) |
50 | 05 June 2023 | 14 June 2024 |
| 45 | 10 July 2023 | 14 June 2024 | |
| 40 | 21 August 2023 | 14 June 2024 | |
| 35 | 25 September 2023 | 14 June 2024 | |
| 30 | 30 October 2023 | 14 June 2024 | |
| 25 | 04 December 2023 | 14 June 2024 | |
| 20 | 22 January 2024 | 14 June 2024 | |
| 15* | 26 February 2024 | 14 June 2024 | |
| 10 | 01 April 2024 | 14 June 2024 | |
| 5 | 13 May 2024 | 14 June 2024 |
* Start date for the Undergraduate Qualifying Program
| Leading into Term 5 | Weeks of English | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Term 5, 2024 starts: Monday, 28 October (O Week: 21 October 2024) |
50 | 2 October 2023 | 11 October 2024 |
| 45 | 6 November 2023 | 11 October 2024 | |
| 40 | 11 December 2023 | 11 October 2024 | |
| 35 | 29 January 2024 | 11 October 2024 | |
| 30 | 4 March 2024 | 11 October 2024 | |
| 25 | 08 April 2024 | 11 October 2024 | |
| 20 | 20 May 2024 | 11 October 2024 | |
| 15* | 24 June 2024 | 11 October 2024 | |
| 10 | 29 July 2024 | 11 October 2024 | |
| 5 | 9 September 2024 | 11 October 2024 |
* Start date for the Undergraduate Qualifying Program
EAP start dates leading to Terms 1,3 and 5 2024
2023 ELP Breaks:
- Monday, 19 December 2022 – Monday, 2 January 2023
- Monday, 17 April 2023 - Sunday 23 April 2023
- Monday, 14 August 2023 - Sunday 20 August 2023
- Monday, 18 December 2023 - Monday 1 January 2024
2023 Public Holidays:
- Monday 2 January 2023
- Thursday 26 January 2023
- Friday 7 April 2023
- Monday 10 April 2023
- Tuesday 25 April 2023
- Monday, 1 May 2023 (Gold Coast Campus ONLY)
- Monday, 12 June 2023 (Lismore Campus ONLY)
- Monday, 2 October 2023
2024 ELP Breaks:
- Monday 18 December 2023 – Monday 1 January 2024
- Monday 22 April 2024 – Sunday 28 April 2024
- Monday 12 August 2024 – Sunday 18 August 2024
2024 Public Holidays:
- Monday 1 January 2024
- Thursday 26 January 2024
- Friday 29 March 2024
- Monday 1 April 2024
- Thursday 25 April 2024
- Monday 6 May 2024 (Gold Coast Campus ONLY)
- Monday 10 June 2024 (Lismore Campus ONLY)
- Monday 7 October 2024
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Our English language programs
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Contact SCU College
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T: +61 7 5589 3366