Tuition Fee
AUD 500
Weekly
Start Date
2026-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
10 weeks
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Details
Program Details
Degree
Courses
Major
English | Language Acquisition | Linguistics
Area of study
Education | Langauges
Education type
On campus
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
AUD 500
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2026-09-01 | - |
| 2026-12-01 | - |
| 2027-01-01 | - |
| 2027-03-01 | - |
| 2027-06-01 | - |
| 2027-09-01 | - |
| 2027-12-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is a university and TAFE preparation course for international students. It's designed for international students with upper-intermediate to advanced levels of English who want to gain admission to an Australian TAFE, undergraduate or postgraduate course.
EAP Unit Structures
EAP is made up of the following units:
- EAP 4 English for Academic Purposes Upper Intermediate: EAP 4 is made up of 2 units: EAP 4A and EAP 4B. These units are for students who wish to study academic English, or gain entry into foundation studies or higher education diplomas (Diploma of Business, Engineering or Information Technology) at VU.
- EAP 5 University Preparation Undergraduate: EAP 5 comprises two units: EAP5A and EAP5B. EAP5A is for students who wish to enrol in a VU TAFE certificate or diploma course. EAP5B is for students who want to enrol in a VU undergraduate course.
- EAP 6 University Preparation Postgraduate: For students with an advanced level of English who wish to enrol in a VU postgraduate course.
English Levels and Pathways
There are six levels in VU English from elementary to advanced. Upon successful completion of a level, you can:
- advance to a course in the next level
- specialise in an area that interests you, or
- apply to TAFE or University. We will assess which level is right for you through the VU English Placement Test.
English Levels Table
| Level | English Language Entry Level | General English (GE) | English For Academic Purposes (LEL) | English For Academic Purposes (EAP) | VU Pathways |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Advanced 2 (Approximate IELTS: 6.0/PTE 51-59/TOEFL IBT: 60-78) | EAP 6 | Most VU courses requiring IELTS 6.5 or 7 entry | ||
| 5 | Advanced 1 (Approximate IELTS: 5.5/PTE 44-50/TOEFL IBT: 46-59) | GE 5 | IEL5 | EAP 5 | Courses requiring IELTS 6.0 entry |
| 4 | Upper intermediate (Approximate IELTS: 5.0/PTE 37-43/TOEFL IBT: 35-45) | GE 4 | EAP 4 | Courses requiring IELTS 5.5 entry | |
| 3 | Intermediate (Approximate IELTS: 4.5/PTE 30-36/TOEFL IBT: 32-34) | GE 3 | |||
| 2 | Pre-intermediate (Approximate IELTS: 4.0/TOEFL IBT: 20-31) | GE 2 | |||
| 1 | Elementary (Approximate IELTS: 3.5/TOEFL IBT: 0-19) | GE 1 |
Course Essentials
- Course location: City Campus
- Levels: EAP 4 (Upper Intermediate), EAP 5 (Advanced I), EAP 6 (Advanced II)
- Course code: VNELI
- CRICOS code: E
- Duration: 10 weeks per level
- Intakes:
- EAP 4: Every intake
- EAP 5: Intake 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 (subject to demand)
- EAP 6: Intake 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 (subject to demand)
- 2025 course fee: AU$500 per week (plus an enrolment fee of AU$200)
- 2026 course fee: AU$530 per week (plus an enrolment fee of AU$200)
- Entry: IELTS 5.0, VU English Placement Test or completion of VU General English Intermediate (Level 3)
Study Areas
EAP study areas include:
- academic culture
- academic writing (including research and referencing skills)
- academic reading
- academic listening
- academic speaking (including tutorial and oral presentation skills)
Learning Activities in Class
During your classes, you will participate in:
- class discussions and role plays
- presentations and debates
- essay and report writing
- videos and audio learning
- workshops and tutorials
- quizzes and tests
- journal/diary writing
- computer-assisted learning
Course Dates
We offer intakes throughout the year. Our university preparation courses are only available at certain times of the year:
- EAP 4 Certificate and Diploma Preparation available for all intakes
- EAP 5 University Preparation Undergraduate (UPU) available at intake 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 (subject to demand)
- EAP 6 University Preparation Postgraduate (UPP) available at intake 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 (subject to demand)
2026 Dates
| Intake number | Orientation | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 January | 6 January | 6 February |
| 2 | 5 February | 9 February | 13 March |
| 3 | 12 March | 16 March | 24 April |
| 4 | 23 April | 27 April | 29 May |
| 5 | 28 May | 1 June | 3 July |
| 6 | 9 July | 13 July | 14 August |
| 7 | 13 August | 17 August | 18 September |
| 8 | 24 September | 28 September | 30 October |
| 9 | 5 November | 9 November | 11 December |
2025 Dates
| Intake number | Orientation | Start date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 January | 6 January | 7 February |
| 2 | 6 February | 10 February | 14 March |
| 3 | 13 March | 17 March | 17 April |
| 4 | 24 April | 28 April | 30 May |
| 5 | 29 May | 2 June | 4 July |
| 6 | 17 July | 21 July | 22 August |
| 7 | 21 August | 25 August | 26 September |
| 8 | 2 October | 6 October | 7 November |
| 9 | 6 November | 10 November | 12 December |
Benefits of Studying EAP
- Over 95% graduation rates
- Rapid progress in academic reading, writing, speaking and listening
- Practice in lecture and tutorial note-taking
- Direct entry to TAFE, undergraduate or postgraduate courses
- Extra support for students
English Requirements for VU Courses
You may need to complete English language studies before you can study at VU. If so, you will study an EAP course with VU English. View the course entry requirements for international applicants to find out if you already have the required English test results.
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