English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program 10–40 weeks (Offered in 10 week blocks)

TasTAFE offers the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program to English as an Additional Language (EAL) students seeking the English language competency necessary to enable enrolment in certificate and/or diploma courses at TasTAFE. Students coming from non-English speaking countries will appreciate having the extra time to settle into the English speaking environment at TasTAFE, become accustomed to listening to and speaking English with others, and become familiar with cultural differences in the classroom and in daily life.

This EAP course will equip students with the academic English language skills and knowledge necessary to operate more effectively in the English medium classroom environments at TasTAFE. The program integrates the broad skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Each broad skill area breaks into a number of related academic language skills, as outlined in the table below. Our experienced teachers ensure that individual student needs are taken into account in the design of learning activities. Successful completion of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Program will provide students with direct entry into TasTAFE certificate and diploma courses, as well as greater confidence in using English for study purposes.