ACN is proud to offer students who need to improve their English before commencing their university course the opportunity to study with one of Australia’s most reputable English language providers; ACL.
For students who study an EAP course with ACL, no further IELTS test is required for entry to the degree or diploma programs due to the direct entry arrangements with ACL. However, please note that IELTS testing may still be required for visa purposes.
It is highly recommended that all international students undertake an EAP course before starting, regardless of current English levels.
For more information about the right course for you, ask your representative or visit the ACL website at www.acl.edu.au.
EAP courses at ACL:
- Certificate Four in English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Entry level: IELTS 5
Duration: minimum of 10 weeks
Purpose: Prepares you for English for Further Studies and entry to Foundation Studies and Diploma for Business Administration at ACN.
- Diploma of English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
Entry level: IELTS 5.5
Duration: minimum of 10 weeks
Purpose: Prepares you for entry to undergraduate programs at ACN.
Students can commence the classes according to the Language Centre's 5 week term dates.
| Guideline to determine the length of EAP course required |
| IELTS Overall |
Listening |
Reading |
Writing |
Speaking |
EAP Length to reach IELTS 5.5 |
EAP Length to reach IELTS 6 |
| 5.0 |
<5 |
4.5 |
4 |
<5 |
Min. 20 weeks |
Min. 30 weeks |
| 5.0 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Min. 10 weeks |
Min. 20 weeks |
| 5.5 |
<5 |
5 |
5 |
<5 |
|
Min. 10 weeks |
NOTE: The number of weeks on EAP offer letter is only a forecast. We use the guideline above to determine how many weeks of EAP a student needs when application is received and IELTS results are attached.
On arrival at Language Centre
Student sits for a placement test. This placement test will determine which class a student will commence. Each level is conducted over a 10 week period of time.
How does a student progress from one stage to another?
Student is required to pass 50% in order to progress to the next level at ACL. To enter the degree program at ACN, students need a 55% pass from the Diploma of EAP at ACL.
2007 Dates for English Programs
Back to top » |
