Program Overview

Intensive Plus English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

About this course

We have designed this course specifically for students who are preparing to join an undergraduate or postgraduate programme in an English speaking university. If you already have a good level of English, but need to develop the additional techniques and skills necessary for academic study, then this course is the most suitable option.

Learn English and increase your employability with our new Integrated Language Learning curriculum based on 21st Century Skills such as collaboration, critical thinking and problem solving.

The Intensive Plus English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course is dedicated to developing academic English reading, writing, grammar, listening, speaking, and vocabulary skills. The course provides 20 hours of lessons and 6 hours of small group tuition weekly and is offered subject to a minimum number of course participants.

Topics covered

• Participating in tutorials and seminars
• Academic writing skills for essays, reports and reviews
• Academic listening and note-taking
• Giving Presentations
• Examination techniques
• Academic reading skills and critical thinking

Course details

• Location: Dublin, Ireland
• Age: 18+
• Duration: 4 weeks
• Class Size: Morning Class: Maximum 14, Average 9; Afternoon Class: Maximum 8
• Tuition: 26 x 60 minutes of group tuition per week
• Levels: CEFR B2 & above
• Course Code: GEN8
• Start Dates: EAP course dates 2025: January 6th, May 6th, September 8th
• Class Times: 09:00 - 11:00 and 11:30 - 13:30 Monday to Friday and 14:15 - 16:15 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday

Downloads & Prices

• Intensive Plus EAP GEN8
• Emerald Price List 2025

Please Note

A minimum language level is required (Upper-Intermediate CEFR B2). Course runs subject to a minimum number of participants.

Testimonial

Ksenia, Russia

I must say that my stay was flawless. The course was extremely well organised. My teachers were professional but with a sense of humour, with deep knowledge of the subject and passion for the language – I simply couldn’t ask for better teachers.

The Emerald Experience

• 60-minute lessons
• Written and oral assessment tests
• Regular progress reports
• Ongoing academic support and monitoring
• Study Plans designed with Academic Mentors for long-term students
• Free supervised study sessions in the afternoons
• Use of multi-media facilities
• Free programme of workshops and seminars
• Recognised test preparation centre for TOEIC and TIE Examinations
• Cambridge Examination Venue and Preparation Centre for Cambridge and IELTS examinations
• Course Diploma with student report
• Welcome Pack with ECI Student ID Card, an information handout and ECI Social Programme for that week
• Social & Cultural Programme

Centres offering this Course

Dublin, Ireland

Palmerston Park

Accommodation offered:

• Host Family
• Year-Round Residence Options