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Our EAP program will improve your academic English and study skills. Course materials and assessment reflect the type of activities and learning environment students experience in a degree or academic study program, such as attending lectures, note-taking, writing extended essays, reading academic texts, giving presentations and participating in group discussions. 

The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program prepares international students for vocational or university study in Australia and other contexts where English is the language of instruction. 

The course aims to develop student awareness, knowledge and skills in the use of English as the language of teaching and learning in a vocational and/or university environment. 

Learning activities will focus on writing, reading and listening, grammar and vocabulary development, oral presentation skills, research skills and web literacy. There will be an emphasis on the development of critical literacy and critical thinking throughout the course. 

By engaging in such activities, students will gain increased understanding in using English to communicate in academic contexts at Certificate, Diploma, Undergraduate and Postgraduate levels. 

Duration: 1-71 weeks (depending on visa) 

Recommended Course Start Dates*: 
16th January 2023 
27th March 2023 
5th June 2023 
14th August 2023 
23rd October 2023 
*Starting any Monday within the first three weeks of the recommended start date. Excluding public holidays and school closure periods 

Campus: Available at our Brisbane and Gold Coast campuses. 

Mode of Study: On-campus 
CRICOS Code: 080398K 

Course Description: 
20 hours in-class and 5 hours Self-study/Project work/Assessment Tasks 
10 week modules 
Daily Academic lessons based on Academic Language and Academic Skills with a focus on Task production 
Pathway into selected Australian universities and colleges 
Regular academic progress checks, counselling and reporting in conjunction with the BROWNS Academic Journal 

Entry Requirements: 
Intermediate English language level or above 
Student, Working Holiday or Visitor visa 
Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test 
Age: 16 and over

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English for Academic Purposes (EAP) - Gold Coast

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Our Primary School Preparation Course (PSP) will help your child become confident users of English. The course is aimed at children wishing to move into an Australian Primary school, and would like to start school with a better level of English, or for children who are coming to Australia for a holiday and would like to learn English during their stay. 

Primary School Preparation students will learn through an engaging, stimulating, hands-on experience with materials suited to your child's developmental stage. Each level focuses on learner outcomes (language skills development, literacy and literature, web and numeracy) through English, Literature, Pronunciation, CLIL, Creative Arts and also YLE exam practice. 

Literature is vital for developing Reading and writing skills, but also vocabulary, grammar and creative and critical thought development. Our PSP classes include use of graded readers which will help them learn how to read, respond, explore and apply learnt concepts. 

Pronunciation is taught through a program used and delivered throughout Australian Primary Government Schools (THRASS). This program teaches learners about letters, speech sounds and spelling choices of English. The initial stages of the each level will commence using sight words. These are the most common words in English and are the most important words in learning to read and write. 

Every day, an hour is dedicated to English through subject specific topics, or Content Language Integrated Language (CLIL). This includes English through Mathematics, Science (such as biology, animal behaviour and plants), Geography (such as maps, natural landscapes, climate and environment), ICT and Physical Education. There are also three classes per week of Creative Arts, which incorporates visual art, music, drama, song and dance. 

Each level will also include samples from the very popular YLE exams. We can also facilitate your child to do this exam through our partners. 

Duration: 1 to 41 weeks, depending on the level, age of your child and visa type 

Campus: This course is available at: Brisbane and Gold Coast campuses 

Course Description: 
Monday to Friday 
20 hours in class per week plus 5 additional hours linked to the BROWNS Accelerate program which includes learner centered review and language activities completed off campus 
Age-specific outcomes and teaching techniques 
Each level is ten weeks in duration 
A coursebook is used in addition to subject specific materials 
Consolidation through continuous practice and review <h4>

Regular progress reports</h4>
Entry Requirements: 
Beginner English language level or above 
Appropriate for age turning 6 years old up to 12 years old
Student visa , Visitor visa or Dependent visa 
Mode of Study: On-campus 
CRICOS Code: 094632A <h4>

ASSESSMENT &amp; START DATES</h4>
Progressive Assessment 
Progress is determined by formative assessment, achievement of learner outcomes and self-assessment. Students are given 1-5 stars at the end of each week based on performance in each skill area (speaking, listening, reading, and writing), but this focusses on encouragement rather than passing and failing. In addition, each week there 7-10 "can-do" statements in line with aims and outcomes and the children grade themselves based on objectives, giving them a sense of accomplishment; a motivating factor in learning. 

Start Dates 
Students can commence studies at BROWNS on any Monday*, however students are encouraged to commence on the following start dates (20 week program): 
20th February 2023 to start school in Term 3, 2023 
15th May 2023 to start school in Term 4, 2023 
21st August 2023 to start school in Term 1, 2024 
Indicative only. Students may be permitted to start on any Monday as approved by the Head Director of Studies. 
* Term dates are for Education Queensland International (EQI) schools. Independent and Catholic school dates may vary slightly.

Beginner

Primary School Preparation - Gold Coast

The Cambridge First Certificate English (FCE) Preparation program is a strong intermediate level qualification for people who need to prove they can use everyday written and spoken English for work or study purposes. Our Cambridge FCE Exam Preparation Course is structured to help students achieve the best possible results in the FCE examination. 

Duration: 10 or 12 weeks 
Recommended Program Dates. Excluding public holidays and school closure periods 
3rd January 2023 (10 weeks) 
13th March 2023 (12 weeks) 
5th June 2023 (12 weeks) 
4th September 2023 (12 weeks) 

Campus: This course is available at: Brisbane and Gold Coast campuses. 

Mode of Study: On-campus 

Course Description 
20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate and homework review
Regular practice tests and tasks that allow students to become familiar with the exam structure and a variety of content
Covers many genres of English, e.g. formal, informal, business, academic, personal 
Useful preparation for students looking to study the Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) Preparation program 
Preparation for obtaining a high-level universally-accepted English language qualification 

Entry Requirements 
Strong Intermediate English language level or above 
Student, Working Holiday or Visitor visa 
Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test 
Age: 16 and over 
CRICOS Code: 061169C

Strong Intermediate

Cambridge First Certificate English (FCE) Preparation - Gold Coast

Course Description 
20 hours in-class and 5 hours Accelerate and homework review
Regular practice tests and tasks that allow students to become familiar with the exam structure and a variety of content
Covers many genres of English, e.g. formal, informal, business, academic, personal 
Preparation for obtaining a high-level universally-accepted English language qualification 

Entry Requirements 
Upper Intermediate English language level or above 
Student, Working Holiday or Visitor visa 
Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test 
Age: 16 and over 
CRICOS Code: 061171J 
Duration: 10 or 12 weeks 
Start Dates: 
3rd January 2023 (10 weeks) 
13th March 2023 (12 weeks) 
5th June 2023 (12 weeks) 
4th September 2023 (12 weeks)

Academic English Courses in Browns English Language School, Gold Coast, Australia

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in Gold Coast

English for Academic Purposes (EAP) in Gold Coast

Browns English Language School

Primary School Preparation in Gold Coast

Primary School Preparation in Gold Coast

Browns English Language School

Cambridge First Certificate English (FCE) Preparation in Gold Coast

Cambridge First Certificate English (FCE) Preparation in Gold Coast

Browns English Language School

Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) Preparation in Gold Coast

Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) Preparation in Gold Coast

Browns English Language School