English for Academic Purposes

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course at Ironwood Institute has been developed for international students with an established upper intermediate level English language skill who intend to undertake further study at Ironwood or at university.

Qualification Description

CRICOS Course Code: 112489E

Course Focus:

Further develop your speaking, listening, and reading skills.
Writing skills for academic purposes.
Academic study skills.
Formal speaking skills.
Group work.
Time management.
Effective communication skills.
Orientation to tertiary study in Australia.

Our expert and experienced teachers will deliver the skills needed by students to succeed in the Australian academic environment.

Important Information

Duration

The course is delivered over 24 Weeks (1 Semester) with 12 weeks across the 2 levels: Foundation and Advanced (including term breaks but excluding public holidays).
There are 2-week holiday breaks between the levels.
Contact hours are 20 hours per week which is considered a full-time study load.
Classes run from 8:45 am to 2:30 pm (4 days).

Location of Delivery

Ironwood Institute is located at Level 3, 112-118 Rundle Mall, Adelaide 5000.

The campus is in the heart of Adelaide City Centre, which offers an excellent blend of history, culture, modern lifestyle, and a congenial learning environment.

The site is well connected by public transport (bus, tram, and train).

Entry Requirements

Students must be 18 years of age or older.
Students need to have completed General English at the Upper Intermediate level, or
Have undertaken an internationally recognised English proficiency test such as IELTS, PTE or TOEFL and achieved an overall band score equivalent to IELTS of 5.5.

Mode of Delivery

Face to Face.

Assessment

Assessment will be continuous throughout the course. Feedback and timely intervention will be provided to ensure you meet your expected progress.

Fees

Ironwood Institute will charge the learner for the enrolment application, tuition, material fees, and training product as per the nominated fee schedules as outlined below;

Fee Type	Administration (AUD)	Learning Resources (AUD)	Tuition(AUD)	Total (AUD)
Full fee	$250	$250	$7,200	$7,700

Students are encouraged to contact the Institute for current specials.

Further Information

Consumer Protection

The ESOS legislation provides consumer protection to the enrolled students at Ironwood Institute. The written agreement, and the right to make complaints and seek appeals of decisions and action under various processes, does not affect the rights of the student to take action under the Australian Consumer Law if the Australian Consumer Law applies.

Overseas Students Health Cover

It is a condition of student visas that international students and accompanying dependents must hold valid Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the entire duration of their study in Australia. The OSHC rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. OSHC is a private health care arrangement, equivalent to Australia’s Medicare system, which helps cover the costs of medical treatments in and out of hospital, should you get sick or have an accident. Ironwood Institute recommends OSHC provider Australian Health Management (AHM). However, this recommendation does not restrict you from obtaining OSHC from a provider of your choice. A list of approved providers can be found on the Department of Health and Aging website.