English language study

Lincoln University’s highly regarded English for Academic and Professional Purposes programme is specifically designed to provide the skills needed in English for further studies and professional work.

We offer classes at a range of levels. We also test students on arrival to ensure they are placed in a class best suited to their level. Students can move up a level as they progress. Classes are small – this means that all students receive personal attention and help with their learning.

Students complete a number of four-week modules covering core skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. Most students choose to study for 12 weeks or more.

There are two options available:

1. English for Academic and Professional Purposes

• Certificate in EAP (PDF 31 KB)
• English Language for Entry to University (PDF 57 KB)

2. English for Academic and Professional Purposes

• English for Professional and Business Communication (PDF 37 KB)
• Study Abroad Credit (PDF 29 KB)
• English Language and Working Holidays (PDF 33 KB) 

Course content and assessment information

 Including:

• Specific projects
• Speaking and listening skills
• EAP assessment
• EAP results

Read more... (PDF 185 KB)

Further Information 

• English language brochure (PDF 846 KB) 
• International fees
• Domestic fees 

How to apply

Complete the English Language application form (PDF 62 KB) and return it to Lincoln University. Module dates are included on this form.

Students intending to study other Lincoln University courses as well as an English Language Programme need to complete the Application for international students (PDF 1548 KB).

What students say about learning English language at Lincoln University

Lincoln University English language modules with discourse options and academic or professional elective options are popular and extremely effective preparation for further successful study and for the use of English in a professional career. Since 2002, hundreds of students from around the world have chosen to learn English language with the specialist elective components at the Lincoln University English Language Centre.

Yaowarat Sriwaranun, Thailand - “The English language programme was very good preparation for postgraduate study. We practised every skill.” She learnt to paraphrase and use academic referencing, and said, “That was so important when I began my PhD.

Hee Sun, South Korea - Learning and practising speaking was a highlight of her course. “It was really fun and helpful,” she said.

Jing Lei, People’s Republic of China - Jing enjoyed the “Research Skills, which cultivated the capability of independent study” in “interactive classes with delightful teachers and cheerful classmates.”

Karina Acosta, Chile – Karina has a position in a government department and says, "I think the English I've learnt is helping my work and will increase my future prospects."

EAP timetable & module start dates

There are three classes, each with a different focus and a different teacher:

• 9.00am - Class 1 - Teacher 1 – Writing and Grammar Focus
• 11.00am - Class 2 - Teacher 2 – Reading and Vocabulary Focus
• 1.30pm - Class 3 - Teacher 3 – Speaking and Listening Focus

Students complete a project for Class 3 on Wednesday afternoon and do not have to attend class. There is no class three on Friday afternoon (Free Time).

A typical week looks like:

Module start dates January 2013 to December 2014

2013:   January  21, February 25, March 25, April 29, May 27, July 01, July 29, September 02,  November 04,  December 02 - 20 (Weeks 1-3) January 13, 2014 (Week 4)

2014: 20 January, 25 Feb, 25 Mar, 29 Apr, 27 May, 3 Jul, 29 Jul, 2 Sep, 30 Sep, 4 Nov, 2 Dec. 

Fees

• International fees are available on the international fees page
• Permanent resident fees are available on the domestic student fees page
• Scholarships are available in the scholarship page