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English for academic purposes
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Set yourself up for success at Southern Cross University with our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program. EAP will build on your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. You will also improve your academic and digital literacy practices, including researching, referencing, note-taking, using the Southern Cross University Learning Management System, and giving presentations.
Which level should I choose?
Your EAP level will be selected based on your level of English language skills during your application.
- EAP1 - Entry to courses with Academic IELTS 5.5 and 6.0 (CEFR B2)
- EAP2 - Entry to courses with Academic IELTS 6.5 (CEFR B2+)
- EAP3 - Entry to courses with Academic IELTS 7.0 (CEFR C1)
Students studying EAP must be on a student visa and class attendance is
closely monitored as per the Attendance Policy for ELICOS Programs.
When can I start?
Our intensive EAP program runs three times a year, just before university classes begin. Individual students’ EAP pathway lengths vary, depending on the number of weeks they require to enter their university course.
| Leading into Term 3 | Weeks of English | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 3, 2025 starts: Monday, 7 July (O Week: 30 June 2025) |
50 | 03 June 2024 | 13 June 2025 |
| 45 | 08 July 2024 | 13 June 2025 | |
| 40 | 19 August 2024 | 13 June 2025 | |
| 35 | 23 September 2024 | 13 June 2025 | |
| 30 | 28 October 2024 | 13 June 2025 | |
| 25 | 02 December 2024 | 13 June 2025 | |
| 20 | 20 January 2025 | 13 June 2025 | |
| 15* | 24 February 2025 | 13 June 2025 | |
| 10 | 31 March 2025 | 13 June 2025 | |
| 5 | 12 May 2025 | 13 June 2025 |
*Start date for the Undergraduate Qualifying Program
| Leading into Term 5 | Weeks of English | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 5, 2025 starts: Monday, 27 October (O Week: 20 October 2025) |
50 | 30 September 2024 | 10 October 2025 |
| 45 | 4 November 2024 | 10 October 2025 | |
| 40 | 09 December 2024 | 10 October 2025 | |
| 35 | 27 January 2025 | 10 October 2025 | |
| 30 | 03 March 2025 | 10 October 2025 | |
| 25 | 07 April 2025 | 10 October 2025 | |
| 20 | 19 May 2025 | 10 October 2025 | |
| 15* | 23 June 2025 | 10 October 2025 | |
| 10 | 28 July 2025 | 10 October 2025 | |
| 5 | 09 September 2025 | 10 October 2025 |
*Start date for the Undergraduate Qualifying Program
EAP start dates leading to Term 1, 3, 5 2025 & Term 1 2026
| Leading into Term 1 | Weeks of English | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1, 2026 starts: Monday, 9 March 2026 (0 week: 02 March 2026) |
50 | 03 February 20265 | 13 February 2026 |
| 45 | 10 March 2025 | 13 February 2026 | |
| 40 | 14 April 2025 | 13 February 2026 | |
| 35 | 26 May 2025 | 13 February 2026 | |
| 30 | 30 June 2025 | 13 February 2026 | |
| 25 | 04 August 2025 | 13 February 2026 | |
| 20 | 15 September 2025 | 13 February 2026 | |
| 15* | 20 October 2025 | 13 February 2026 | |
| 10 | 24 November 2025 | 09 February 2024 | |
| 5 | 12 January 2026 | 09 February 2024 |
*Start date for the Undergraduate Qualifying Program
| Leading into Term 3 | Weeks of English | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 3, 2026 starts:Monday, 06 July (O Week: 29 June 2026) |
50 | 02 June 2025 | 12 June 2026 |
| 45 | 07 July 2025 | 12 June 2026 | |
| 40 | 18 August 2025 | 12 June 2026 | |
| 35 | 22 September 2025 | 12 June 2026 | |
| 30 | 27 October 2025 | 12 June 2026 | |
| 25 | 01 December 2025 | 12 June 2026 | |
| 20 | 19 January 2026 | 12 June 2026 | |
| 15* | 23 February 2026 | 12 June 2026 | |
| 10 | 30 March 2026 | 14 June 2024 | |
| 5 | 11 May 2026 | 14 June 2024 |
*Start date for the Undergraduate Qualifying Program
| Leading into Term 5 | Weeks of English | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 5, 2026 starts: Monday, 26 October (O Week: 19 October 2026) |
50 | 29 September 2025 | 09 October 2026 |
| 45 | 03 November 2025 | 09 October 2026 | |
| 40 | 08 December 2025 | 09 October 2026 | |
| 35 | 26 January 2026 | 09 October 2026 | |
| 30 | 02 March 2026 | 09 October 2026 | |
| 25 | 06 April 2026 | 09 October 2026 | |
| 20 | 18 May 2026 | 09 October 2026 | |
| 15* | 22 June 2026 | 09 October 2026 | |
| 10 | 27 July 2026 | 11 October 2024 | |
| 5 | 07 September 2026 | 11 October 2024 |
*Start date for the Undergraduate Qualifying Program
EAP start dates leading to Terms 1,3 and 5 2024
| Leading into Term 1 | Weeks of English | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 1, 2027 Starts: Monday, 08 March 2027 (0 week: 01 March 2027) |
50 | 02 February 2026 | 12 February 2027 |
| 45 | 09 March 2026 | 12 February 2027 | |
| 40 | 13 April 2026 | 12 February 2027 | |
| 35 | 25 May 2026 | 12 February 2027 | |
| 30 | 29 June 2026 | 12 February 2027 | |
| 25 | 03 August 2026 | 12 February 2027 | |
| 20 | 14 September 2026 | 12 February 2027 | |
| 15* | 19 October 2026 | 12 February 2027 | |
| 10 | 23 November 2026 | 12 February 2027 | |
| 5 | 11 January 2027 | 12 February 2027 |
*Start date for the Undergraduate Qualifying Program
2025 ELP Breaks:
- Monday 23 December 2024 – Sunday 5 January 2025
- Monday 21 April 2025 – Sunday 27 April 2025
- Monday 11 August 2025 – Sunday 17 August 2025
- Monday 22 December 2025 - Sunday 4 January 2026
2025 Public Holidays:
- Wednesday 1 January 2025
- Monday 27 January 2025
- Friday 18 April 2025
- Monday 21 April 2025
- Thursday 25 April 2025
- Monday 5 May 2025 (Gold Coast Campus ONLY)
- Monday 09 June 2025 (Lismore Campus ONLY)
- Monday 6 October 2025
2026 ELP Breaks:
- Monday 22 December 2024 – Sunday 4 January 2026
- Monday 20 April 2026 – Sunday 26 April 2026
- Monday 10 August 2026 – Sunday 16 August 2026
- Monday 21 December 2026 - Sunday 3 January 2027
2026 Public Holidays:
- Thursday, 1 January 2026
- Monday 26 January 2026
- Friday 03 April 2026
- Monday 06 April 2026
- Friday 25 April 2025
- Monday 04 May 2026 (Gold Coast Campus ONLY)
- Monday 08 June 2026 (Lismore Campus ONLY)
- Monday 05 October 2026
What will I study?
All English for Academic Purposes (EAP) classes include:
- 20 hours of face-to-face tuition per week from experienced and qualified TESOL teachers
- 5+ hours of independent self-study
- Classes focused on the development of academic and digital literacies needed for successful study in Australian universities.
- Formative and summative assessments that develop students’ understanding of research, referencing, note-taking, presentations and SCU’s Learning Management System.
- Access to library, computer laboratories and other university facilities
- Program completion documents.
Successful completion of the EAP program may lead to enrolment in diplomas through to postgraduate qualifications. Please contact us for entry levels for specific programs.
What will it cost?
2025 Tuition costs:
- $460 per week for 15 weeks or less (20 hours face-to-face tuition + 5 hours self-study)*
- $260 enrolment fee (non-refundable)
*$420 for 16+ weeks in 2025
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Contact SCU College
| Dean, SCU College - Pro Vice Chancellor (Academic Quality) | SCU College team |
|---|---|
| Professor Thomas Roche | Gold Coast, Lismore and Coffs Harbour |
| T: +61 7 5589 3366 | T: +61 7 5589 3366 |