English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1)
For students who want or need Academic English for life or future study
CCEL’s EAP1 courses are for students who want Academic English for their own interest or purpose or need Academic English for further study at a tertiary institution.
Start dates
24 February to 16 May, 09 June to 29 August, 13 October to 16 January 2026
Course length
12 Weeks
Hours per week
Full time - 20 hours + 5 hours per week of optional Independent Learning
Levels available
Intermediate to Advanced (Classes may be mixed levels depending on student numbers.)
Suitable For
Students planning to attend university in New Zealand
What you will learn
- The course focuses on academic language and students will:
- improve their English grammar and vocabulary
- read more and faster and at a higher level
- write more and write more correctly – write for exams and write essays
- improve their Listening – understand a range of native speakers, understand lectures and other students
- practice speaking in more situations with better pronunciation
- This course introduces academic skills and students will learn:
- how to give clear and interesting presentations
- how to use technology that is used in tertiary study
- how to write essays and answer exam questions
- how to take notes from lectures
- This course introduces study skills and students will:
- learn how to plan a study timetable
- learn how to negotiate and express themselves in a tutorial practice new ways of studying and thinking
- complete projects in groups
- experience lectures
- learn where and how to get help
- learn how to use the library
- The course focuses on exam preparation and students will:
- learn about and understand internationally recognised exams
- learn strategies and skills for exams
- do exam practice
- get feedback and extra practice
Placement
Minimum entry levels apply - IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent). Placement in a Academic English class will depend on level assessment. The EAP 1 level assessment can be taken overseas before arriving in New Zealand.
Assessment
Assessment is continuous throughout the course.