Why Study / Key Benefits

• Provides an English-language pathway for students who meet the academic requirements for their intended Massey programme but do not yet meet the required English level.
• Focuses specifically on English needed for university study rather than general conversational English.
• Develops reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in an academic context.
• Builds academic vocabulary and grammar.
• Introduces students to university teaching and learning methodologies.
• Develops skills such as lecture listening, note-taking, presentations, seminars, tutorials and group work.
• Develops academic writing skills including paragraphs, essays, reports, summaries, numerical-data analysis, case studies, research and referencing.
• Provides a pathway to EAP2 and selected Massey/Massey University College programmes when the required progression result is achieved. 

Programme Structure and Subjects / Topics

EAP1 is organised around the four main academic English skills:

Speaking

Students develop skills for:

• Giving presentations
• Participating in seminars and tutorials
• Working effectively in groups
• Communicating in an academic environment.

Listening

Students develop:

• Lecture-listening skills
• Note-taking techniques
• Listening strategies
• Academic listening practice.

Reading

Students develop:

• Skimming and scanning
• Understanding assignment questions
• Strategies for extended academic reading
• Academic reading comprehension.

Writing

Students develop:

• Paragraph construction
• Essay writing
• Report writing
• Summary writing
• Numerical-data analysis
• Case-study analysis
• Research and referencing techniques.

The programme also develops academic vocabulary, grammar, accuracy, fluency and confidence.

Study workload:

• 20 hours classroom instruction per week
• 10 hours self-study/research/projects per week
• 30 hours total study per week.

Disciplines / Specialisations

EAP1 does not have formal academic disciplines or specialisations.

Its content is transferable across academic disciplines and is intended to prepare students for future tertiary study.

Programme Highlights

• 10-week academic English programme.
• Four intakes each year: February, April, July and November.
• Auckland campus.
• 30 hours of study per week.
• 20 hours of classroom learning and 10 hours of self-study.
• Focus on academic reading, writing, listening and speaking.
• Develops academic vocabulary and grammar.
• Includes presentations, seminars, tutorials and group work.
• Covers academic research and referencing skills.
• Designed to support transition into tertiary study.
• Can be followed by EAP2 where a student needs additional English preparation.
• EAP1 is also the specified English preparation route for students planning to enter the Foundation Certificate (International) who do not meet the Foundation Certificate's English requirement.

Career Outcomes

EAP1 is not a vocational qualification and does not itself lead to a specific occupation.

Its main outcome is improved English-language and academic-study readiness for further education.

After successfully completing the required pathway, students may progress to an appropriate academic programme, depending on their academic eligibility.

For example, Kaplan Massey identifies EAP1 as a pathway toward:

• EAP2
• Foundation Certificate (International)
• Other Massey University College pathways where the relevant English requirement is met. 

International Student Visa Requirements

Because EAP1 is a full-time English-language programme, an international student can use the New Zealand English Language Student Visa where the visa requirements are met. Immigration New Zealand states that this visa is specifically for students studying a full-time English-language course in New Zealand.

Key requirements include:

• An offer of place from an approved education provider.
• Sufficient funds to pay tuition fees or an acceptable scholarship.
• Sufficient funds for living expenses or an acceptable sponsor.
• Acceptable medical and travel insurance.
• Meeting applicable health and character requirements.
• Genuine intention to study.
• Evidence of ability to leave New Zealand at the end of the authorised stay.