English for Academic Purposes (ELICOS)

Course Overview

Our ELICOS English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is designed for students intending to complete further Vocational or Higher Education (university) level studies, especially in the healthcare professions.However, this course is also suitable for students intending to complete further study in other fields.

Offered as part of our ELICOS program; there are two levels of this course including :

English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP1)

English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP2)

Key academic skills learnt in the program are relevant and applicable to many areas of study such as business, the arts and humanities, I.T and marketing for example. Student progression through successive levels will prepare them for higher and more challenging levels of study. This course will help students with :

• Open pathways to further study in English
• Learn and master formal academic writing skills in English
• Learn to properly reference texts in academic writing and avoid plagiarism
• Teach important study and time-management skills essential for success in further study
• Prepare to participate in formal public speaking in English

In Partnership with

Global Skills Training Academy (HCI Skilldemy) specialises in internationally focused training courses, developed by Institute of Health & Management (IHM Australia)‘s curriculum experts for offshore delivery.

Why HCI Skilldemy?

• Low fees

• World-class learning platform

• Comprehensive Resources

• Progress Tracking

• 24/7 Unlimited Access to learning resource

Course Benefits

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  Level Classes:

  Separate EAP 1 and EAP 2 classes ensure you are placed with students at the appropriate English level.

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  Academic Study Skills:

  Students learn how to participate and be successful in an academic environment. Students learn about referencing, essay writing, plagiarism and time management.

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  Access to Online Resources:

  Students are provided ongoing access to a wide variety of learning resources through our e-learning portal.

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  Flexible Study:

  Students can start their course at any time.

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  Prepare for study in a university-type environment:

  EAP students will learn how to best participate in an English-speaking learning environment. This includes activities such as group assignments, exam preparation and public speaking.

Course Structure

English for Academic Purposes classes are offered at 2 English levels (EAP1 and EAP2) for students who require a higher level of English proficiency for further studies or Higher Education.Students spend on average approximately 12 weeks at each level before progressing to the next level. To ensure their success, students need to be proactive and engaged learners, complete assigned assignments.

Course Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age and above at the time of commencement of the course*.
• Students should be at General English (Upper-Intermediate) level or above to join the EAP 1 course.
• Successful completion of EAP 1 (or equivalent) is required for entry to EAP 2.
• Students who join this program will need to demonstrate their current English proficiency through the provision of test results (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL IBT, OET) at time of application and/or be asked to complete an internal placement test.

Digital Literacy

To enroll in this course, students must possess digital literacy, including the ability to effectively use computers, the internet, MS Word, and PowerPoint, as well as an awareness of the social and ethical implications of internet use. Having a personal computer (desktop or laptop) is recommended to facilitate training and assessment.

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