EAP stands for English for Academic Purposes. There are 4 levels of EAP certification: EAP 1, EAP 2, EAP 3 and EAP for Masters degrees.

Each level of EAP unlocks the door to more courses. Check with your course to see what level of EAP is required.

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EAP Minimum Entry Requirements

EAP courses have minimum entry requirements. Here are the cutoffs for the EAP 1 course. As you can see they vary with different providers:

• UNSW – IELTS 5, TOEFL 473 or Computer TOEFL 150
• Global Village – IELTS 4.5 or completion of Global Village test
• Carrick Education – IELTS 5, TOEFL 475

How Long Is The EAP Course?

The EAP course length varies from provider to provider:

• UNSW – 5 – 10 weeks full time (EAP 1 or 2)
• Global Village – 8 weeks full time (EAP 1, 2 or 3)
• Carrick Education – 10 weeks full time (EAP 1 or 2)

What Do You Get After Completing The EAP?

Completion of the EAP 1 course gives you a level equivalent to IELTS 5.5. The EAP 2 course gives you an equivalent IELTS level of 6.0 after completion.

Again, it’s important to check with your desired course as to what level of EAP / IELTS / TOEFL is required.

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