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The EAP + IELTS Academic Preparation Programme is a pre-university English course designed for students planning to study abroad. It combines English for Academic Purposes (EAP) with IELTS Academic preparation to help students develop the academic English skills needed for undergraduate and postgraduate (Master’s) studies.

This programme is designed for students planning to begin university in September, so it’s best to enrol a few months in advance to allow enough time for preparation and IELTS improvement.

The EAP course focuses on essential academic English skills required at university, including:

• Understanding academic-style texts and journal articles
• Listening to and analysing extended academic lectures
• Writing in a formal academic style (essays, reports, research-based writing)
• Structuring arguments, opinions, hypotheses and conclusions
• Academic presentations and seminar discussions
• Referencing and avoiding plagiarism
• Note-taking and critical thinking skills
• Building confidence using English in an academic environment.

The programme includes:

• 15 hours per week of EAP classes

• An additional 10 hours of IELTS preparation during weeks 9–11
  This means students receive up to 25 hours per week during the IELTS preparation phase.

Yes, if you already meet your university’s IELTS score requirement, you can enrol in the EAP course only without the IELTS preparation component.

This programme is ideal for:

• Students preparing for undergraduate degrees

• Students planning to pursue a Master’s degree (postgraduate studies)

• International students who need to improve their academic English and IELTS score before university

• Provides real academic English skills, not just exam training
• Improves confidence before university begins
• Combines EAP + IELTS in one programme
• Aligns perfectly with September university start dates
• Helps students achieve stronger IELTS results
• Makes the transition into university study much smoother

The programme offers multiple entry levels, allowing students with different English proficiency levels to join and progress towards university readiness.

Yes, the EAP + IELTS programme is fully suitable for students planning to study at the Master’s level. Most universities require an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 or higher, depending on the course.

The IELTS Academic test is widely accepted by universities worldwide as proof of English proficiency. Most institutions in the UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Europe, and the USA require IELTS for both undergraduate and postgraduate admissions.

The IELTS preparation programme includes:

• Full IELTS Academic exam format

• Proven exam strategies

• Timed practice tests

• Personalised feedback and score improvement guidance

Most students take the IELTS exam within 1–2 weeks after completing the programme, when their academic English skills are at their highest level.

This depends entirely on the university.  Some universities may accept internal English assessments or foundation pathways, however most universities worldwide still require IELTS Academic, especially for Master’s degrees. For this reason, IELTS remains the safest and most widely recognised qualification, accepted by thousands of universities globally.