English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

The EAP workshops consists of two modules: Speaking & Language, and Reading & Writing. Both EAP Reading & Writing as well as Speaking & Listening modules are incorporated into this workshop. Live online sessions are held twice a week from 10:00 to 12:00 for 8 weeks and are hosted on MS Teams.

The EAP credit bearing programme 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 14:00 – 16:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• Reading & Writing takes place 14:00 – 16:00 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 and workshop 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.

If you are interested in the credit bearing programme, click on the ‘Credit Bearing Course: Start application’ button. If you are interested in the workshop, click on the ‘Workshop: Start application’ button.

You will then be contacted and sent a link to register and pay for the programme or workshop. 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 programme or workshop 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.

Credit bearing programme

The price for each module is R3 622. In other words, it is R3 622 for the Speaking & Language module and R3 622 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

A non-refundable registration fee or R6 030 is payable by all international students.

Contact iepregistration@sun.ac.za for any fee, registration or administrative queries about the EAP credit bearing programme.

Workshop

The workshop fee is R5 495 per person and includes workshop material, assessements and live online sessions with your presenter.

Contact michellep@sun.ac.za for any fee, registration or administrative queries about EAP workshops.