Level 3 English for Academic Purposes
3EAP Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Ms A. Schnell, Mrs L. Biddington.
Recommended Prior LearningNCEA Level 1 Literacy and 2EAP standards
The course is available to students who wish to obtain UE literacy through an alternative pathway.
English for Academic Purposes is a course for Year 13 students who want to go on to university or another tertiary course that requires academic English. The course is aimed at students who have not yet gained University Entrance Literacy in Reading and/or Writing. The skills developed are academic essay writing, oral presentation skills and critical reading analysis.
Students will be assessed through three English for Academic Purposes unit standards (17 credits total), two of which provide UE Literacy. This course is not a UE approved subject.
Learning Areas:
English as an Additional Language, Te Reo Ingarihi - English
Career Pathways
Accountant, Finance Manager, Air Traffic Controller, Anaesthetist, Business Analyst, Veterinary Nurse, Artist, Film and Video Editor, Auctioneer, Author