Academic Preparation
Build skills for future study, including academic reading, research, classroom participation and presentation tasks.
English Course
EAP & IELTS
This course is for students who want to study at university or college in the near future, need an IELTS score for visa purposes, or want to become a more sophisticated user of English while preparing for academic study.
About Course
Academic English and IELTS preparation in one course
In this course, students learn English while preparing for future studies. This includes academic skills such as presentations and research, together with the language skills and techniques needed to achieve the best possible IELTS result.
IELTS Techniques
Learn how to work within time limits, improve academic vocabulary and approach common traps in reading and listening tasks.
Speaking & Listening
Increase listening and speaking competency for academic study while also improving confidence for the IELTS speaking test.
Who this course is for
A practical next step for academic and visa goals
The current MIT page presents this course as suitable for students planning further study, needing IELTS for visa purposes, or wanting to move beyond everyday English into more advanced and sophisticated English use.
Future university or college study
Suitable for students who want to study at university or college in the near future.
IELTS for visa purposes
Designed for students who need an IELTS score as part of a visa process.
B1+ / Upper Intermediate learners
Intended for upper-intermediate level students who need more than 6.0 in their IELTS test.
Stronger academic English
Ideal for students who already have good everyday English and want to become more sophisticated users of English.
Entry Requirement
Requirements for joining the course
The current page lists several acceptable entry pathways into EAP & IELTS.
High school graduate
You need to have graduated from high school.
MIT General English
You have successfully finished General English at an upper-intermediate level.
Equivalent test score
You can show a level equivalent to IELTS General Training 5.0, TOEIC 560, or another equivalent international test.
Other English college
You can show evidence that you completed an upper-intermediate level course at another English college in Australia.
Why study this course at MIT?
Focused preparation with academic and practical outcomes
This course combines academic English development with IELTS preparation, so students can improve both their study readiness and their test performance in one program.
The current MIT page highlights proven student score improvement, focused writing practice, interactive listening and speaking activities, small class size, quality entry criteria, and specialist teaching.
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Proven results
Past students are described as improving their IELTS scores by an average of 1.0 in a short period.
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Targeted practice
Includes specific support such as how to avoid repeating the same words in writing and how to strengthen test responses.
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Interactive learning
Listening and speaking work can include current affairs and other up-to-date materials to make study more engaging.
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Small classes and individual attention
Small size supports more personal feedback and closer teacher support.
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Quality student cohort
Entry criteria help maintain an appropriate class level and learning environment.
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Expert teacher
The course is presented as being taught by an expert teacher with a bachelor’s degree in the field.
Levels & Course Focus
For students moving beyond everyday English
EAP & IELTS is aimed at learners who already communicate reasonably well in everyday English but need stronger academic skills, test awareness and more advanced vocabulary.
Study Outcomes
Academic readiness plus IELTS confidence
Students practise academic reading and assignments, improve academic writing vocabulary, and learn practical strategies for speaking, listening, reading and writing under IELTS conditions.
Timetable
Morning and evening study options
The current course page shows Morning and Evening timetables with Special Focus Modules included, and intake is every Monday unless Monday is a public holiday.
Morning Class
| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:30 - 10:00 | 1st Session | 1st Session | 1st Session | 1st Session | Day Off |
| 10:10 - 11:40 | 2nd Session | 2nd Session | 2nd Session | 2nd Session | - |
| 12:20 - 13:20 | 3rd Session | 3rd Session | 3rd Session | 3rd Session | - |
| 13:30 - 14:30 | SFMs | SFMs | SFMs | SFMs | - |
Evening Class
| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:30 - 17:30 | SFMs | SFMs | SFMs | SFMs | SFMs |
| 17:40 - 19:10 | 1st Session | 1st Session | 1st Session | 1st Session | 1st Session |
| 19:20 - 20:50 | 2nd Session | 2nd Session | 2nd Session | 2nd Session | 2nd Session |
Intake: Every Monday
If Monday is a public holiday: intake is the next school day
SFMs: Special Focus Modules
Talk to us
Ask about this course
This keeps the enquiry section aligned with the other redesigned course pages so the site can be rolled out consistently with minimal effort.
Course
EAP & IELTS
Recommended Level
B1+ / Upper Intermediate
Study Options
Morning and Evening Classes