English Language Courses
COURSES
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Our English for Academic Purposes course is designed for students to develop the necessary language and study skills to fulfil academic tasks needed for future study in an academic environment.
The course focuses on speaking, listening, reading and writing in an academic context, as well as academic skills such as note-taking, summarising, academic writing, referencing and giving oral presentations.
The English for Academic Purposes course will help students improve their English proficiency to prepare for further studies.
At the end of the course, the students can achieve the following:
Listening
- Listen to academic lectures and use effective note-taking strategies
Reading
- Read using various techniques to comprehend academic texts
Speaking
- Prepare and deliver oral presentations
- Participate in informal and formal discussions
Writing
- Construct paragraphs, academic essays and reports
Study Skills
- Apply various study skills, including referencing, group work strategies, time organisation, and exam and study techniques
Course CRICOS Code:
105225K
Hours of Study:
20 hours of teaching delivery, plus 5 hours of MyKBS.
Typical Duration:
- Level 1 – 10 weeks
- Level 2 – 10 weeks
Entry Requirements:
To enrol in this course, there is no prior educational level requirement.
A student must have one of the following to enter the course:
For EAP1:
- Intermediate (B1) English (as indicated by KTE or previous study), or
- IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum 5.0 in writing), TOEFL 37, PTE 35 or equivalent - copies of certificates to be presented when enrolling in the course
For EAP2:
- Higher Intermediate (B2) English (as indicated by KTE or previous study), or
- IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum 5.5 in writing), TOEFL 46, PTE 42 or equivalent – copies of certificates to be presented when enrolling in the course
Students must be 18 years or above.
Dates:
EAP 1:
Intake |
February |
June |
September |
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Course start date |
5 February 2024 |
3 June 2024 |
30 September 2024 |
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Application close date (offshore) |
5 January 2024 |
3 May 2024 |
30 August 2024 |
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Application close date (onshore) |
26 January 2024 |
24 May 2024 |
20 September 2024 |
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Final date for acceptance and payment (offshore) |
12 January 2024 |
10 May 2024 |
6 September 2024 |
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Final date for acceptance and payment (onshore) |
31 January 2024 |
29 May 2024 |
25 September 2024 |
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Final date to defer ELICOS course intake |
30 January 2024 |
28 May 2024 |
24 September 2024 |
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Course finish date |
12 April 2024 |
9 August 2024 |
6 December 2024 |
Intake |
January |
April |
August |
December |
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Course start date |
8 January 2024 |
22 April 2024 |
19 August 2024 |
9 December 2024 |
Application close date (offshore) |
8 December 2023 |
22 March 2024 |
19 July 2024 |
8 November 2024 |
Application close date (onshore) |
22 December 2023 |
12 April 2024 |
9 August 2024 |
29 November 2024 |
Final date for acceptance and payment (offshore) |
15 December 2023 |
29 March 2024 |
26 July 2024 |
15 November 2024 |
Final date for acceptance and payment (onshore) |
3 January 2024 |
17 April 2024 |
14 August 2024 |
4 December 2024 |
Final date to defer ELICOS course intake |
2 January 2024 |
16 April 2024 |
13 August 2024 |
3 December 2024 |
Course finish date |
15 March 2024 |
28 June 2024 |
25 October 2024 |
28 February 2025 |
To download the Academic Calendar for our English Language programs, please click the link below:
EAP courses are available at all our campus locations:
Adelaide / Brisbane / Gold Coast / Melbourne / Perth / Sydney
We are committed to making sure students have the best possible experience during their studies in Australia, both in and out of the classroom. Our English language students will have access to a full range of support services offered by our award-winning Student Experience team.
For more details on the additional support services we offer, select one of the links below:
As an English language student studying in Australia, you may be eligible to work part time, depending on which visa you hold. Our Careers Central team, located in each of the five campuses, can help prepare you to find work in Australia, and more details can be found here:
Find out more about tuition fees and other expenses for our undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
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There are also scholarships you may be eligible for to help support your study and living costs.
To download the brochure for our English Language programs, please click the link below:
To apply for an English language course, you will need to complete a KTE test with us and we can help you with your study plan.
WHAT IS KTE?
KTE (Kaplan Test of English) is Kaplan’s advanced, cloud-based, adaptive English language assessment. Understanding your needs allows us to place you in the correct class and fine-tune your learning experience. ^
STEP 1
Download and complete the application form. Enrolment terms and conditions apply.
STEP 2
Provide certified* copies of your:
- Passport
- High school certificates and transcripts (if applicable)
- English proficiency documents e.g. IELTS test certificate or equivalent (if applicable)
- Degree completion certificate and transcripts (if applicable)
- Work experience details (if applicable)
* Please note that these documents must be certified by a Kaplan Business School representative or authorised education agent, a Public Notary or a Justice of the Peace in Australia.
STEP 3
We will notify you after receiving your application whether you have been accepted or not. If accepted, you will receive an Offer of Admission to study.
STEP 4
To proceed with your enrolment, you will need to:
- Login to online Applicant Portal
- Submit the evidence required to meet the condition(s) outlined in the Offer (if applicable)
- Carefully read your offer including Terms and Conditions
- Accept the Offer and complete the payment in the Applicant Portal
STEP 5
Once you receive your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCoE) from us you can proceed to apply for an Australian student visa.
KBS is a member of English Australia.
^ From 1 May 2023, Kaplan Business School will offer KTE tests to Cambodian and Vietnamese students via ProctorTrack. ProctorTrack is an online exam proctoring (invigilation) service that is used to ensure test security and detect cheating. For more information, download the KTE Test ProctorTrack Manual.