University of Canterbury

English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP1) - Course overview • EAP 1 is a 14 week programme. • Students with a high level of English may be able to move to EAP 2 after just 7 weeks. • Class timetables are reviewed regularly. - Course level • The course is designed for students with an English language entry level equivalent to IELTS 4.5. • You will graduate from this course with an English language ability equivalent to IELTS 5.0. • You do not need to sit IELTS or any other English language test before you start studying with us. • When you arrive on campus we will test your English language ability and place you in the correct course level. English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP2) - Course overview • EAP2 is a 14 week programme. • Students with a high level of English may be able to move to the Certificate in Foundation studies or the Certificate in English for Tertiary Studies after just 7 weeks. • Class timetables are reviewed regularly. - Course level • The course is designed for students with an English language entry level equivalent to IELTS 5.0 (no band score lower than 4.5). • You will graduate from this course with an English language ability equivalent to IELTS 5.5. Students chatting outside the Law building•You do not need to sit IELTS or any other English language test before you start studying with us. When you arrive on campus we will test your English language ability and place you in the correct course level.

Certificate in English for Tertiary Studies CertETS is a 26 week programme designed for students who meet the academic entry requirements but not the English language requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate study. It enables students to increase their English language proficiency, study skills and understanding of a western analytical approach to study. The qualification has been approved nationally as a non-IELTS university language entry standard (however, students planning to continue their studies at another NZ university should check whether that institution has additional departmental entry requirements). • To help students acquire the level of English proficiency required for successful study at an English-medium university; • To provide students with the academic skills necessary to succeed in university study; • To enable students to make the transition to the independent learning required for university studies; • To provide students with the experience of preparing university assignments and presenting their research in an appropriate academic manner within a given time frame.

Foundation Studies The Certificate in Foundation Studies is a 26 week full time programme. The programme covers English language and study skills and academic preparation for degree level studies in the Arts (Humanities and Social Sciences), Commerce, Engineering, Law, and Science. Arts students should discuss a course of study with the Programme Leader before commencing study. - Programme structure The programme is divided into two semesters each lasting thirteen weeks. In your first semester you will take three courses. In your second semester you will take four courses. Course advice is offered to students during orientation week. - Programme objectives While undertaking the Foundation Studies programmes you will: • Develop proficiency in the English language and its use for academic purposes; and • Develop the skills necessary to participate actively and effectively in lectures and tutorials; and • Gain an understanding of lecturers’ expectations regarding written assignments and tests; and • Increase your content knowledge in subjects you intend to study as an undergraduate student at the University; and • Develop an understanding of New Zealand culture and society to assist you in living and studying here