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English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses will prepare students who want to achieve academic success in English-speaking universities. Courses cover a variety of relevant and interesting topics, both Canadian and international. As well, EAP will also provide a solid foundation of language skills for students preparing for high stakes official exams such as IELTS, CAE, and LinguaSkill. Quick Info ·     Levels: EAP 100 to EAP 400·     Lessons: 20 per week·     Lesson: 50 minutes·     Start Dates: Every Monday·     Length: 2+ weeksHighlights ·                Develop a solid foundation of academic reading, writing, listening and speaking skills·                Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills·                Communicate effectively and confidently in a natural way·                Deliver presentations and actively participate in class discussions·                Organize and complete contemporary projects and assignments·                Focus on time management and study skills for success·                Build confidence and feel more comfortable in class and the workplace EAP 100 - Pre-Intermediate           READINGApply strategies to read, comprehend, analyze, and respond critically to academic texts, including previewing using a variety of approaches, reading for main ideas and details, using footnotes and glosses, and recognizing different text types. WRITINGDemonstrate the use of writing strategies such as outlining, editing and revising, researching, and giving feedback to others to compose paragraphs and essays of different types. LISTENINGDemonstrate strategies for active listening, including listening to predict content, understand main ideas and details, and discern the structure of a listening. SPEAKINGParticipate effectively during group discussions, stating opinions, and leading a conversation. EAP 200 - Intermediate 2 READINGApply strategies to read, comprehend, analyze, and respond critically to a variety of different academic text types, including locating specific information through skimming and scanning, creating an outline to understand how a text is organized, previewing a text through a variety of strategies, and reading for main ideas and details to create a summary, chart, or graphic. WRITINGDemonstrate the use of writing strategies such as researching information, creating an outline, understanding the elements of different essay types, writing 5+ paragraph essays, and using editing and peer feedback strategies utilizing a rubric. LISTENINGDemonstrate strategies for active listening, including understanding main ideas and details, predicting the content and structure of listening, understanding the speaker’s idioms, tone, and intention. SPEAKINGDemonstrate strategies for active listening, including understanding main ideas and details, predicting the content and structure of listening, understanding the speaker’s idioms, tone, and intention. EAP 300 - Pre-Advanced FOCUS EAP 300 integrates the four primary skills of English with academic language. Using authentic materials, the course provides practical help in developing essential skills for academic study. EAP 400 – High-Advanced FOCUS            EAP 400 is an advanced English course designed to prepare students to attend university at an English-speaking institution. Upon completion of EAP 400, students may apply to VanWest partner universities without further language requirements. As well, students are well-prepared for post-secondary programs at VanWest College.

The Academic Year (Study & Work) programme is suitable for students outside of the EU who are interested in a long term language stay in Ireland.Students from outside of the EU will need to be registered on a specific course called an Academic Year Programme (often called Study and Work Programme).Cork English Academy Academic Year Programmes are in line with Immigration guidelines for international students.The Academic Year Programme allows international students stay in Ireland for 8 months and must include at minimum: -  25 week course-  15 hour course per week -  An official English language exam ( TIE, IELTS and FCE exam must be chosen at time of booking).Please consider this information before booking an Academic Year as we will need to know your final exam choice at time of booking and before you start your course. No changes to courses or final exam choice can be made after you start your course.An Academic Year Programme can be renewed for a maximum of 2 times allowing international students stay in Ireland for a total of 3 x 8 month periods (24 months/2 years) subject to Immigration permission. COURSE25 weeks General English leading to TIEThe daily General English lessons covers all of the English language skills – speaking, listening, reading and writing with an emphasis on speaking and listening. The main focus of the General English courses is on communication skills in real life settings.RIGHT TO WORKNon-EEA students who are permitted to reside in the State on a stamp 2 immigration permission are allowed to avail of a work concession.  Under this concession a student may work in Ireland  in a casual part-time capacity without a work permit.Students holding a valid  immigration stamp 2  permission will be permitted work 40 hours per week only during the months of June, July, August and September and from 15 December to 15 January inclusive.  At all other times students holding Immigration permission Stamp 2 will be limited to working 20 hours per week.AWARDSAll students who successfully complete the programme receive the Cork English Academy Certificate in English. Non-EU students must also complete an official examination at the end of the programme (in thsi case TIE). REQUIREMENTSStudents should be from a non-EU country, age 18 + with at least a basic knowledge of English (A1 level). Students are required to have an attendance of at least 85% throughout their course and to sit an official exam during their programme.

Pathways programmes at LSI's schools in Toronto help students gain access into many respected Canadian higher learning institutions. Pathways programmes focus mostly on English language training but also provide support and assistance with university and college applications. In addition, a number of LSI partner institutions in Canada offer conditional letters of acceptance to LSI students and recognise LSI levels in place of external tests of English.

English for Academic Purposes courses provide language instruction for students who wish to study at a university where English is the language of instruction. Language skills addressed include: listening comprehension, fluency development, oral intelligibility, reading, grammar, writing, and vocabulary development for University levels.

GV Hawaii’s Options Program is designed for full-time students taking 25 lessons/week and is also offered to part-time students taking 16 lessons/week. The program can also be taken as a stand-alone program of 5 lessons/week, which focuses on topics of student interest.

All students who graduate from the Academic Pathway Program Certificate are able to achieve the required TOEFL/IELTS score and acquire the academic skills to succeed in University. This includes writing essays, researching and giving oral presentations. Our team of qualified University and College Placement specialists will help you gain acceptance to the University or College best suited to your goals.Prepares students to study at a Canadian university or collegeStudents learn to write university essays of 1000+ wordsSuccessful students can enroll in partner universities and colleges in CanadaGraduates will be able to achieve a successful TOEFL score of 80 – 100 iBT

Broaden your horizon with Alpadia and benefit from:- Partnerships with 250+ public and private universities offering 300+ Bachelor and Master degrees in Tourism, Finance, Business, Art, Administration and many more.- Specialised high-quality language courses to obtain C1 level.- Full expert assistance throughout the academic & admissions procedure.- Direct or indirect access depending on your academic qualifications.44 weeks (A1) - 36 weeks (A2) - 28 weeks (B1) - 20 weeks (B2) - 12 weeks (C1)Requirements: Entry level is determined by Alpadia online test when you enrolPackages: 1. Pre-evaluation process free2. Application process: 550 EUR3. Visa assistance process: 300 EUR4. University placement: 550 EUR

English for Academic Purposes courses provide language instruction for students who wish to study at a university where English is the language of instruction. Language skills addressed include: listening comprehension, fluency development, oral intelligibility, reading, grammar, writing, and vocabulary development for University levels.

In this course the focus is on developing your reading and writing skills and improving your use of grammar for academic success. The program is ideal if you wish to pursue academic studies abroad.

Pathways programmes at LSI's schools in San Diego help students gain access into many respected American higher learning institutions. Pathways programmes focus mostly on English language training but also provide support and assistance with university and college applications. In addition, a number of LSI partner institutions in America offer conditional letters of acceptance to LSI students and recognise LSI levels in place of external tests of English.