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English for Academic Purposes Advanced

CRICOS Code: 086001K


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2024

Description

This course is aimed at students who need advanced English skills to study at TAFE SA or university -(undergraduate or postgraduate level). Or those wishing to increase their English language and academic skills to an advanced level (English only). This course is delivered by highly trained and experienced teachers and focuses on: - Speaking, listening, reading and writing for tertiary contexts - Academic study skills - Orientation to tertiary study in Australia - Delivery in a simulated tertiary environment (content and assessment) Exploring language required for students’ academic or professional pathway

Duration (incl. holidays)
Semester(s)
Teaching Duration
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26 weeks
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20 weeks

International Applications

Campus / Location
Study Mode
Contact Hours
Study Load
Commences
Scheduled
Adelaide City
On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
20 hours per week
Full Time
January, July
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On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.

Full Time

Full Time classes

Day Classes

Day time classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes

Course Admission Requirements
(for International Applications)

  • General or Academic IELTS score of 5.5 Overall with minimum of 5.5 in reading and writing and 5.0 in listening and speaking or equivalent for 20 weeks duration or General or Academic IELTS score of 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking or equivalent for 10 weeks duration.
  • Satisfactory completion of Year 11 or overseas equivalent . On-shore students can sit a pre-entry test at the English Language Centre.In order to receive the completion certificate and recommendation for a future course, student must undertake a minimum of 10 weeks of study.

Course Notes

  • Students with an entry level of General or Academic IELTS 5.5 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in reading and writing and 5.0 in listening and speaking or equivalent will commence in Term 1 (January) or Term 3 (July) for 20 weeks.
    Students with an entry level of General or Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing and 5.5 in listening and speaking or equivalent will commence in Term 2 (April) or Term 4 (September/October) for 10 weeks.
  • This course is aimed at students needing advanced English language skills for university study at undergraduate or postgraduate level.

    COURSE FOCUS
    -Developing advanced university English language skills: lecture note taking, planning essays and assignments.
    -Developing specific vocabulary for your chosen field.
    -Practical experience in university style learning: research tasks, group presentations and discussions, tutorials and seminars.

    Our advanced courses can serve as a pathway to undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University of South Australia, Flinders University and the University of Adelaide. Students seeking entry at other Australian universities may need to sit an IELTS or internal test (always check the requirements with your chosen university).
  • LOCAL UNIVERSITY ACCEPTANCE OF TAFE SA ENGLISH PROGRAMS
    The English for Academic Purposes table demonstrates the EAP 20 or EAP Advanced result required for the various English proficiency entry requirements of the universities. The grade result = its equivalence to the IELTS scoring.

Fees

These course fees are for international students only.

Duration
Fees
Total course cost
AUD $7600
Incidental Fees*
AUD $0*
Total Fees
AUD $7600

Note: TAFE SA course and other fees/costs are subject to regular increases and are reviewed annually. TAFE SA accepts applications for courses commencing beyond the year advertised and tuition and other fees/costs for these years will be higher. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary.

Overseas Students Health Cover

All overseas students are required to have Overseas Students Health Cover (OSHC) insurance for the entire duration of the course. The health cover rate will vary depending on the personal circumstances and duration of stay in Australia. Read more about Overseas Students Health Cover.

  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    English for Academic Purposes Advanced
    Course focus- Developing advanced university English language skills - lecture note taking, planning essays and assignments; Developing specific vocabulary for your chosen field; Practical experience in university learning, research tasks, group presentations and discussions, tutorials and seminars. Our advanced courses can serve as a direct pathway to TAFE SA courses, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate courses at the University of South Australia and undergraduate courses at The University of Adelaide.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Living in Adelaide

    The city created for students

    You will never find another city like Adelaide. With welcoming locals, it is the perfect place for you to study, live and enjoy.

    Affordable living
    A student city

    A student city

    Adelaide is home to over 30,000 international students and has a strong and growing reputation as an education city. In addition to TAFE SA, Adelaide is home to six world-leading universities: The University of Adelaide, the University of South Australia, Flinders University, Carnegie Mellon University, Torrens University Australia and CQ University Australia.

    Safe

    Adelaide’s crime rates are the lowest in the country and for that reason, Adelaide has previously been named the safest city in Australia.

    Safe
    Beach Culture

    Beach Culture

    Adelaide’s pristine sandy beaches are just a 20 minute tram ride from the city centre. On hot summer days, you can study in the day and take the tram to have dinner at the beach and watch the sunset with friends.

    Live centrally

    Accommodation is more affordable in Adelaide than in other cities in Australia making it often possible for students to live in the heart of the city or just outside. This means more time is spent studying and less time travelling.

    Live centrally
    Delicious!

    Delicious!

    Adelaide is known for its cafe culture, with more cafes and restaurants by population than any other city in Australia. In recent years, Adelaide has also developed a vibrant and varied bar scene. The city is big enough that you will struggle to visit all of the places you would like to drink and eat in during in your first year of study. Our mix of cultures means there’s likely to be a supermarket that sells food from your home country too.

    Easy to get around

    Adelaide is a flat city so it is ideal for walking or cycling. Its grid layout makes it almost impossible to get lost! There are free trams and buses around the city centre. International students can show their ID to get cheaper tickets.

    Easy to get around
    Festivals

    Festivals

    Adelaide is known for its festivals, which are famous around the world. WOMADelaide, the Adelaide Festival of Arts, Fringe Festival and Cabaret Festival are just some of the international arts and music festivals that keep the city buzzing

    Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study

    Adelaide is recognised as one of the world’s most liveable cities. In 2014, Lonely Planet’s Best of Travel book ranked Adelaide in the global top ten. For the last four years Adelaide has been ranked one of the most liveable cities in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit.

    Everyone agrees – Adelaide is a great place to live and study
    Beautiful weather

    Beautiful weather

    Adelaide has four distinct seasons, with moderate winters and warm to hot summers. In winter you will need woolly jumpers and jackets and in summer, shorts and t-shirts. The heat in South Australia is dry, rather than humid.

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TAFE South Australia International

Level 1, 120 Currie Street
Adelaide, South Australia, 5000

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