English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

The EAP short course consists of two modules: Speaking & Language, and Reading & Writing. You are welcome to register for both or for one course module only. Each EAP module is presented online for 2 hours, twice a week over 5 weeks (4 hours per week; 20 hours per module). Both modules run every term with a final session at the end of the year.

Speaking & Language takes place 16:00 – 18:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Reading & Writing takes place 16:00 – 18:00 on Mondays and Wednesdays.

As this course is presented online, you will need access to a laptop, or desktop computer with a good speaker or earphones and microphone, as well as internet access for the video-call sessions.

Our EAP course is aimed at local SU students, SU staff and members of the public who do not speak English as a first language, but who are required to do an extensive amount of writing, reading and speaking in English for their academic courses. They should be at a general English B2 (Upper Intermediate) level, according to the Common European Framework of References (CEFR).

You may have to complete an online placement test at the start of each module to determine your level. This way our instructors can give you the best possible guidance for where you are at.

Click on the ‘Apply now’ button. This will take you to an MS Form to register your interest in the EAP short course.

You will then be contacted and sent a link to register and pay for the short course. A payment notification e-mail will be sent to you containing your unique reference number. Please e-mail this proof of payment along with a copy of your South African ID and/or passport to Jeanene Olivier at olivierj@sun.ac.za.

You will be accepted into the course once you have paid the fee in full, completed the online registration and after we have received a copy of your identity document/passport.

If you are interested in completing the semester course, please contact SU International, the University’s international office.

Some modules in your study programme might make you feel like you just cannot get ahead. The EAP modules can help you get on top of it all. These modules will give you the tools to feel more confident and perform better academically, and make your learning material more accessible.

The price for each module is R3 307. In other words, it is R3 307 for the Speaking & Language module and R3 120 for the Reading & Writing module. The price includes digital notes.

Please note that the course book for Reading & Writing is not included in the course cost and should be purchased from Van Schaik’s book store on campus prior to the start of the module. The course book details: Academic English – Reading and Writing Across the Disciplines. Pearson. ISBN 9781787260849