The University of New South Wales
UNSW Institute of Languages Sydney Australia

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)


What We Offer

English for Academic Purposes Courses are structured to prepare students for further study in Australian high schools, Foundation Studies programs, TAFE courses and universities at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Courses are conducted in small class tutorials, with some in lecture mode.

Our Academic English pathway program to UNSW is the University English Entry Course (UEEC). Students who complete the UEEC satisfactorily are not required to sit an IELTS or TOEFL test for direct admission to their undergraduate or postgraduate degree at UNSW.

Term Dates, Class Times and Fees

Term dates 2009 Course fees
Term 1 5 Jan - 6 Feb 5 weeks: AUD$2100
Term 2 9 Feb - 13 Mar
Term 3 16 Mar - 17 Apr
Term 4 4 May - 5 Jun
Term 5 9 Jun - 10 Jul
Term 6 20 Jul - 21 Aug
Term 7 24 Aug - 25 Sept
Term 8 12 Oct - 13 Nov
Term 9 16 Nov - 18 Dec

Other Costs

Enrolment fee AUD$220 (online, post or fax)
Homestay placement fee AUD$240
(plus an additional AUD$100 applicable for bookings less than 10 days notice)
Part Board (4 weeks) AUD$1000
Room only (4 weeks) AUD$740
Airport pickup AUD$145
Board under 18yrs (4 weeks) AUD$400 Setup charge plus AUD$10 per week monitoring until student reaches 18 years of age PLUS accommodation fees.

How To Enrol

Before completing your application for this course, please read the following information on How to Enrol. This information will assist you in completing your application correctly.

Sample timetable


Level guide


Assessment & Certificates for Academic English Levels 1, 2, 3, UEEC, TOP and Test Preparation Courses

Final course marks are based on:

  • Seminar Presentation or speaking tasks
  • Essay / Writing tasks
  • Tests during and at the end of the course
  • Participation in class
  • Progress to a higher level is subject to course results

At the successful completion of a course or series of courses, students will receive a UNSW Institute of Languages certificate at a graduation ceremony. A certificate of attendance will also be given.

Class location

All courses are held at the Institute's Kensington and Randwick campuses:
223 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033 Australia
22 King Street, Randwick NSW 2034 Australia
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