English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Entry requirements: See below

Duration: Two 5-week modules per level

Location: Melbourne, Australia or Online

Tuition fees: $260 enrolment fee
+ $490 per study week (2023)

Enrolments: Every 5 weeks

Overview

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) course gives you the academic English skills you need to pathway into a program at RMIT University or other learning institutes. Our students come from across the world to learn from passionate educators who have played an integral part of our 50 year history. Our programs use a hybrid of face-to-face, online learning and diverse assessments tasks to set our students up for English excellence in study, work and life.

English for Academic Purposes course overview:

6 academic levels: Elementary - Advanced Plus (see course details)
Each level delivered over 10 weeks (2 x 5 week modules)
20 hours of scheduled classes per week (plus independent learning)
Small class sizes for improved learning (15 - 18 people)
Pathway into Foundation Studies or RMIT University program

Academic support available
REW EAP Guarantee* (please see conditions)
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is an accredited course delivered by REW (CRICOS: 076733A)

REW English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Elementary to Advanced is NEAS Accredited

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Over 50 years’ experience

Teaching academic English

Centrally located

Within the Melbourne CBD

Available for online study

For students not on a student visa

Course details

Delivery method and class schedules

We offer face-to-face English language teaching in the CBD of Melbourne, Australia. As many of the impacts from the pandemic reduce globally, it has been decided that from 30 June 2023, all RMIT Training students must attend face-to-face classes on campus in Australia.

This applies to both students who have commenced English for Academic Purposes (EAP) before June 30, 2023, and those planning to enrol after that time.

If students enrolled prior to June 30 have been studying remotely from offshore, they will need to start making plans to arrive onshore in Australia by June 30, 2023, unless there are circumstances beyond their control. If you are in this situation, please contact us to discuss your personal circumstances.

To facilitate this transition back to face-to-face learning, RMIT Training will continue to offer online remote learning for students until June 30, 2023.

Entry requirements

To apply for the English for Academic Purposes course you must complete one of the following:

RMIT English Worldwide placement test
IELTS English test

TOEFL iBT English test
PTE English test

Your English language test results will indicate which academic level you will be eligible to enter. (see below)

REW levels of study	Elementary  (10 weeks)	Pre-Intermediate (10 weeks)	Intermediate  (10 weeks)	Upper-Intermediate  (10 weeks)	Advanced  (10 weeks)	Advanced Plus  (10 weeks)
IELTS	3.5  no band <3.0	4.0  no band <3.5	4.5  no band < 4.0	5.0  no band <4.5	5.5  no band <5.0	6.0  No band  <5.5
TOEFL iBT	28	30	33	40  (Minimum: Listening 3, Reading 3, Speaking 12, Writing 12)	50  (Minimum: Listening 5, Reading 5, Speaking 14, Writing 15)	60  (Minimum: Listening 9, Reading 10, Speaking 16, Writing 19)
PTE	23	30	33	36	42	50
CAE	-	-	-	-	162	169

English for Academic Purposes levels

The REW English for Academic Purposes course is uniquely designed by our Academic staff meaning you receive a tailored English learning experience.

Our English for Academic Purposes course is available in 6 levels.

Elementary

Learn English to communicate in everyday situations.

What you will learn

Practice listening, speaking, reading and writing about the weather, activities, feelings, routines, giving directions and instructions, likes and dislikes.

Delivery

You will work in pairs, small groups and independently to complete class activities and tasks.

Classes are delivered in person and/or online.

Assessments

You must complete all the following assessments to complete EAP Elementary.

Skills	Assessment Task
Grammar and Vocabulary	Online Grammar and Vocabulary tests
Reading	Examination
Listening	Examination
Writing	Examination
Speaking	Speaking and Presentations throughout the course

Learning outcomes

Reading 

Understand simple instructions and directions 
Scan for information in short texts

Understand the main points in simple descriptive texts

Listening 

Understand key points in a short description 
Identify data such as numbers, dates and prices 
Follow short conversations

Understand the main points in informational or news reports

Writing 

Write a series of sentences on a familiar topic 
Complete a form with personal information 
Write a description

Speaking 

Prepare and give a short presentation on a familiar topic 
Give directions or instructions 
Participate in everyday transactions
Ask and answer simple questions on personal and familiar topics

Pre-intermediate

Learn how to communicate in English about the present, past and future.

What you will learn

Describe objects, places and people. You will learn to make arrangements, suggestions and how to give instructions. You will read different styles of text and practice listening and speaking.

Delivery

You will work in pairs, small groups and independently to complete class activities and tasks.

Classes are delivered in person and/or online.

Assessments

You must complete all the following assessments to complete EAP Pre-intermediate.

Skill	Assessment Task
Grammar and Vocabulary	Online Grammar and Vocabulary tests
Reading	Examination
Listening	Examination
Writing	Examination
Speaking	Examination

Learning outcomes

Reading 

Follow a sequence of directions or instructions
Scan for important information in texts

Understand the main points and details in simple descriptions, narratives or opinion texts

Listening 

Understand simple announcements, instructions or directions
Follow a short description, opinion or narrative
Follow and identify topic shifts in a short conversation

Writing 

Complete a form with personal information
Write a series of rules or instructions
Write a simple narrative or description using structured paragraphs

Speaking

Give a short presentation about a familiar topic
Manage transactional exchanges
Give a sequence of simple directions or instructions
Participate in simple conversations on a personal or familiar topic

Intermediate

Learn grammar and vocabulary to use in study and in everyday life.

What you will learn

You will write structured paragraphs and essays and describe graphs. You will practise reading and listening to news and other texts and you will express your opinions on a range of topics, supporting your ideas with reasons.

Delivery

You will work in pairs, small groups and independently to complete class activities and tasks.

Classes are delivered in person and/or online.

Assessments

You must complete all the following assessments to complete EAP Intermediate.

Skill	Assessment Task
Grammar and Vocabulary	Online Grammar and Vocabulary Tests
Reading	Examination
Listening	Examination
Writing	Graph Description Examination and Compare/Contrast Essay Examination
Speaking	Examination

Learning outcomes

Reading 

Understand the main points, details and conclusions in texts presenting a clear point of view
Follow an extended sequence of clear instructions

Scan to locate information in texts

Listening 

Understand instructions and procedures
Follow a talk containing a description, narrative or opinion
Understand the main points in a discussion or interview

Writing 

Write a short essay presenting a description or comparison
Write a brief report and describe a simple process
Write a description or narrative based on experiences and feelings

Speaking

Give a prepared presentation to an audience
Give a sequence of instructions or describe a process
Participate in conversations, expressing opinions, attitudes and feelings

Upper-intermediate

Develop and enhance your academic English skills.

What you will learn

You will learn grammar and vocabulary that will help you to understand complex texts. You will practice listening to lectures and writing academic essays and you will also participate in regular group discussions (tutorials) which will develop your speaking and listening skills.

Delivery

You will work in pairs, small groups and independently to complete class activities and tasks.

Classes are delivered in person and/or online.

Assessments

You must complete all the following assessments to complete EAP Upper-intermediate.

Skill	Assessment Task
Reading	Response and Reflection Online Journal and Examination
Listening	Response and Reflection Online Journal and Examination
Writing	Essay Completion Examination and Essay Examination
Speaking	Tutorials and Group Oral Presentation

Learning outcomes

Reading

Scan to locate relevant information in short articles or reports
Follow the argument in texts presenting a point of view

Understand information presented in a complex graphic
Follow lengthy instructions

Listening 

Understand main ideas and specific information in lectures
Follow the main points and details of a discussion or interview

Predict the structure of information presented in a range of listening genres

Writing 

Write a well-structured paragraph
Form paragraphs into a well-structured essay
Write a short report using statistics and graphics

Express views and feelings in reflective writing pieces

Speaking 

Research and give a presentation on an issue
Explain a problem, give details and explore causes and effects
Participate in social and academic discussions, expressing opinions, giving information and sharing feelings

Advanced

Develop academic skills to prepare for university.

What you will learn

Delivery

You will work in pairs, small groups and independently to complete class activities and tasks.

Classes are delivered in person and/or online.

Assessments

You must complete all the following assessments to complete EAP Advanced.

Skill	Assessment Task
Reading	Response and Reflection Online Journal and Examination
Listening	Response and Reflection Online Journal and Examination
Writing	Referenced Essay Examination and Critical Response Examination
Speaking	Tutorials and Oral Presentation

Learning outcomes

Reading

Scan long texts and compare information from different sources
Understand referenced arguments, complex instructions and procedures

Understand the main points and details in a range of text types on familiar and unfamiliar topics

Listening

Follow the main points of a complex presentation
Follow the main points in a discussion with multiple speakers
Follow the development of an argument

Writing

Write a cohesive paragraph or essay that incorporates research
Write a short report or case study discussing research results
Reflect on your experiences in writing.

Speaking

Give a clear, well-structured presentation
Give a sequence of instructions or describe a process
Participate in social and academic discussions

Advanced plus

Develop academic and research skills to prepare you for university in Australia.

What you will learn

You will conduct secondary research and present your findings in a written report and in an oral presentation. You will develop reading and listening skills to help you understand academic articles and lectures.

Delivery

You will work in pairs, small groups and independently to complete class activities and tasks.
Classes are delivered in person and/or online.

Assessments

You must complete all the following assessments to complete EAP Advanced plus.

Skill	Assessment Task
Reading	Response and Reflection Online Journal and Examination
Listening	Response and Reflection Online Journal and Examination
Writing	Research Report and Critical Response Examination
Speaking	Tutorials and Oral Presentations

Learning outcomes

Reading

Understand lengthy, complex texts related to academic or professional contexts
Scan long and complex texts to locate relevant information

Understand complex referenced texts with stated and unstated opinions and points of view

Listening 

Understand complex extended messages and technical information
Follow arguments in complex presentations and documentaries
Follow extended discussions, debates and interviews

Writing 

Write a report that incorporates research 
Write a critical response evaluating multiple texts
Write an annotated bibliography
Write reflectively about the learning process

Speaking

Give a clear, well-structured presentation on a complex topic
Take part in team negotiations
Exchange ideas fluently and in social or academic discussions

English for Academic Purposes timetable

To assist our growing learning community in Australia and online, we offer 2 class schedules to better suit global time zones.

	Session 1	Break	Session 2
Shift 1 — Face-to-Face	11:00am - 1:00pm	1:00pm - 2:00pm	2:00pm - 4:00pm
Shift 2 — Online (limited)	1:00pm - 3:00pm	3:00pm - 3:45pm	3:45pm - 5:45pm

You can access your timetable via Canvas. All class times are listed in Melbourne time.

REW EAP Student Testimonials

REW English for Academic Purposes students share their experience of studying online.

REW EAP Student Testimonials

REW English for Academic Purposes students share their experience of studying online.

Transcript

Duration: 3:35

[Opening title] RMIT University English Worldwide

[Additional information] This video features students individually sitting in their homes and speaking directly to their cameras.

Xinghao: Hello, everyone. You are reading this story time. I enjoy art or discussion in class with my teacher and classmates. My English speaking skills is improved a lot. I try to answer all the questions in the class. It's very helpful for improve my speaking skills and I used to speak more than before and in the process of speaking, I also learned to sing English and I think it will help me in the future.

Bozhou: Hi guys, I am Bozhou. I have been studying in REW for more than half a year. Definitely the thing I really like here not only because I can get most help for my English language skills, most importantly, I think here, the students and the teachers are very nice, patient and kind.

Carine: Hello there. I am Carine. I was studying REW for three weeks ago. Before I started, in fact, I am really scared about learning fully in an English environment, because in my past time at school, if I listened to too much English, I was going to sleep. But when I have the first class, it is actually not so. Teachers speak to us just like common friends. Communicating is much easier than I thought. And the most important is it's really fun. If you are considering to study here, I just want to say, here is the best place to learn English skill for college life.

Yousef: Hello, my name is Yousef. I am from Saudi Arabia. I would like to talk about my experience at REW. Online learning with REW was very exciting experience and allowed me to be engaged in lessons as if I was learning face-to-face. The teachers and the staff were very collaborative and supportive over this hard time. They guide us through study success, which is a supplementary activities to improve our academic learning. They encourage us to work as a [inaudible 00:02:25] or work with the groups and always they gave feedback. I really appreciate what they have done for us and for being so understanding and receptive. I highly recommend a student to make REW their educational destination and to enjoy in this journey.

Si Thu: Hi, everyone. My name is Si Thu, REW student from [foreign language 00:02:48]. In preparation for my master degree and IMID, I attended every seven of our best module in IW. It's really helped me and improved my academy skills, such as, critical thinking, collaboration and writing process. It's really useful for me to get into the university and attend online classes. It's pretty much really amazing. So, thank you, IWD.

[End credits] RMIT University English Worldwide logo

CRICOS Provider Code: 01912G

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REW EAP Guarantee

Our REW EAP Guarantee promises that if you did your best and didn’t quite pass, we will let you sit the module again for FREE.

To be eligible for the REW EAP Guarantee, you must:

Study 100% remotely
Attend a minimum of 95% of classes online (over the 10 week module)
Only one macroskill not achieved
Achieve minimum overall results of Credit (CR)

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2023 Program Dates

Module	Enrolment date	Orientation	Course start date	Course end date
1	Mon 19/12/22	Tue 03/01/23	Wed 04/01/23	Fri 03/02/23
2	Mon 23/01/23	Fri 03/02/23	Mon 06/02/23	Fri 10/03/23
3	Mon 27/02/23	Fri 10/03/23	Tue 14/03/23	Fri 14/04/23
4	Tue 11/04/23	Fri 21/04/23	Mon 24/04/23	Fri 26/05/23
5	Mon 15/05/23	Fri 26/05/23	Mon 29/05/23	Fri 30/06/23
6	Mon 03/07/23	Fri 14/07/23	Mon 17/07/23	Fri 18/08/23
7	Mon 07/08/23	Fri 18/08/23	Mon 21/08/23	Fri 22/09/23
8	Mon 25/09/23	Fri 06/10/23	Mon 09/10/23	Fri 10/11/23
9	Mon 30/10/23	Fri 10/11/23	Mon 13/11/23	Fri 15/12/23

2024 Important Dates

Module	Enrolment date	Orientation	Course start date	Course end date
1	Mon 18/12/22	Fri 05/01/24	Mon 08/01/24	Fri 09/02/24
2	Mon 29/01/24	Fri 09/02/24	Mon 12/02/24	Fri 15/03/24
3	Mon 04/03/24	Fri 15/03/23	Mon 18/03/24	Fri 19/04/24
4	Mon 15/04/24	Fri 26/04/24	Mon 29/04/24	Fri 31/05/24
5	Mon 20/05/24	Fri 31/05/24	Mon 03/06/24	Fri 05/07/24
6	Mon 08/07/24	Fri 19/07/24	Mon 22/07/24	Fri 23/08/24
7	Mon 12/08/24	Fri 23/08/24	Mon 26/08/24	Thurs 26/09/24 (*TBC)
8	Mon 23/09/24	Fri 04/10/24	Mon 07/10/24	Fri 08/11/24
9	Mon 28/10/24	Fri 08/11/24	Mon 11/11/24	Fri 13/12/24

Public holidays

RMIT English Worldwide Melbourne is closed on public holidays. Plan ahead by checking when they take place at the Business Victoria website.

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I enrol in my EAP course and attend orientation?

RMIT English Worldwide Student Services will contact all new students via email with important information about enrolment and orientation.

If you have any questions, you can contact rewstudent.services@rmit.edu.au

Enrolment:

Enrolment opens 2 weeks prior to the start of each module. New students will receive an email from REW Student Services with:

The enrolment form – complete the form to enrol
Information about how to access your RMIT student email and Canvas account
An online learning checklist – find out what you need in order to participate in class

Orientation:

Orientation is compulsory for all new English for Academic Purposes students. It takes place on the Friday before the start of each module.

The orientation program has two parts:

New Student Orientation

Academic Support: Find out about the assessment and academic support available
Student Experience: Learn about the activities and events at RMIT Training. It’s a great way to meet other students
Wellbeing: Find out how to access confidential support services available to guide you through your studies
Student Services: Learn more about your tuition fees, attendance, and policies/procedures

Need Help?

Contact the REW Student Services team at rewstudent.services@rmit.edu.au

How many weeks of English study do I need?

The length of your EAP program will be determined by your current level of English, the level of English you wish to reach, and how well you progress. EAP at RMIT English Worldwide is delivered in 5-week modules. Each level is delivered over two 5-week modules.

I don’t know my level of EAP program. How can I find out?

The first step is to take an English language placement test. The test will evaluate your reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities. The results will determine what level you will be placed in.

You can book a free RMIT English Worldwide placement test online.

Please contact us for further information.

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