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English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

Planning to study at an Australian school, TAFE, or university? English for Academic Purposes (EAP) helps you build the language skills needed to study in English.

  • Academic reading and writing skills
  • Listening and speaking for classroom participation
  • Study strategies for understanding lectures and assignments

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) providers

There are 156 ELICOS providers offering English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses. Contact a provider today to learn more about studying in Australia.

Australian College of Excellence
Sydney NSW
From $180 per week
43 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 4.50+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Job Training Institute
Melbourne VIC
From $180 per week
10 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate
IELTS Band: 4.50+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Australian College of Excellence
Sydney NSW
From $180 per week
43 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 4.50+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Salford College
2 Locations
From $200 per week
12 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate
IELTS Band: 4.50+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Australian National Education
2 Locations
From $200 per week
22 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate
IELTS Band: 4.50+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Bentley College
2 Locations
From $200 per week
34 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 4.50+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Penfold College
Melbourne VIC
From $200 per week
34 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 4.50+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Datum College
2 Locations
From $200 per week
34 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 4.50+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Brighton Institute Of Technology
Melbourne VIC
From $210 per week
14 weeks (20 hours per week)
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Australian National College of English
Melbourne VIC
From $220 per week
10 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate
IELTS Band: 5.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Protea College
Melbourne VIC
From $220 per week
11 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 4.50+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Yarra College Australia
Melbourne VIC
From $220 per week
22 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 5.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Edinburgh Institute
Melbourne VIC
From $220 per week
34 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 4.50+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Royal Greenhill Institute of Technology
2 Locations
From $233 per week
12 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 4.50+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Auscanus Institute of Australia
Melbourne VIC
From $250 per week
34 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 4.50+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Institute of Management and Computing
Melbourne VIC
From $250 per week
34 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 4.50+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Excelsia University College
Sydney NSW
From $250 per week
30 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 4.50+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Whitsundays College of English
2 Locations
From $250 per week
1 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate
IELTS Band: 4.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Astley English College
Sydney NSW
From $250 per week
12 weeks (20 hours per week)
Advanced
IELTS Band: 5.50+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide
Tr4inright
Melbourne VIC
From $250 per week
22 weeks (20 hours per week)
Intermediate Advanced
IELTS Band: 5.00+

IELTS bands range from 1 (beginner) to 9 (proficient). The course provider will assess your level through a placement test.

Approximate IELTS levels are provided as a guide

ELICOS English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) prepares you for success at university, TAFE or higher education by developing advanced skills in academic reading, writing, listening and speaking. You’ll learn to plan and reference essays, interpret journal articles, participate in seminars, give presentations and manage vocabulary and grammar for formal study. EAP often provides clear pathways from General English into degree or diploma programmes.

Australia is a smart choice for EAP: institutions uphold rigorous academic standards, cities are safe and multicultural, and you can practise English every day on and off campus. High-quality student support, modern facilities and an English-speaking environment help you build confidence quickly, whether you study in a capital city or a regional centre. If your goals later shift, you can branch into English for Specific Purposes (ESP) or targeted Exam Preparation.

On our EAP page, compare 156 providers side by side to find your best fit. Review course prices, minimum IELTS scores, locations, accommodation options and study durations, then enquire directly with your chosen provider. Our comparison tools are designed to save time and make it easier to match your academic goals with the right course and campus.

Courses.com.au is an independent education resource listing 4,000+ nationally or industry recognised courses and mapping them to 3,000+ job roles. Start at the ELICOS homepage to explore the full pathway—General English, EAP, ESP, Study Tours and Exam Preparation—and find the study option that supports your university entry, academic success and long-term career plans.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Courses by location

Further reading

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