English Academic Passport - RMIT English Worldwide

English Academic Passport (EAP) is a comprehensive English program designed to prepare students for study in institutions where English is the medium of instruction. Students who complete the Upper Intermediate, Advanced, or Advanced Plus levels may progress directly into university studies without additional English tests such as IELTS or TOEFL.*

*Please check with individual institutions for specific entry requirements.

Teaching Approach

At RMIT English Worldwide, our teaching is based on a communicative, student-centred methodology. We focus not only on supporting students during their studies, but also on helping them develop independent learning skills to continue improving after graduation.

Through a teacher-guided, learner-focused environment, students gain the language and confidence needed to become autonomous English users.

Program Focus

The EAP curriculum is a high-level English language program that integrates all four core skills — listening, speaking, reading, and writing — using internationally recognised learning materials continuously updated by experts.

Build a strong academic foundation in English
Develop effective study strategies for higher education
Apply English skills across different academic disciplines

Independent Learning Development

We believe effective English learning extends beyond the classroom. Our program emphasises lifelong learning strategies so students can continue improving independently.

Gain confidence in academic communication
Apply critical thinking skills in English
Achieve success in university and professional settings

University Preparation & Recognition

The EAP program also introduces students to subject-related academic content, preparing them for university-level studies. Graduates are eligible for direct entry pathways to leading institutions such as:

RMIT University Melbourne
Le Cordon Bleu, New Zealand
William Angliss Institute, Melbourne

Students who complete this program can progress directly into higher education without the need for IELTS or TOEFL.

English Academic Passport Pre Intermediate 250 hrs./level	English Academic Passport Intermediate 250 hrs./level	English Academic Passport Upper Intermediate 250 hrs./level	English Academic Passport Advanced 250 hrs./level	English Academic Passport Advanced Plus 250 hrs./level
Pre Intermediate Module A = 125 hrs.	Intermediate Module A = 125 hrs.	Upper Intermediate A Module A = 125 hrs.	Advanced A Module A = 125 hrs.	Advanced Plus Module A = 125 hrs.
Ongoing Assessment	Ongoing Assessment	Ongoing Assessment	Ongoing Assessment	Ongoing Assessment
Pre Intermediate Module B = 125 hrs.	Intermediate Module B = 125 hrs.	Upper Intermediate A Module B = 125 hrs.	Advanced A Module B = 125 hrs.	Advanced Plus Module B = 125 hrs.
End of Course Assessment	End of Course Assessment	End of Course Assessment	End of Course Assessment	End of Course Assessment

	Upper Intermediate	Advanced	Advanced Plus
Listening	engage with short discussions and lectures recognise meaning through structure, discourse signals and voice signals recognise generalisations, examples, comparison & contrast, cause & effect, citation, summary	engage with discussions and lectures follow the development of argument; recognise digression, redundancy create accurate, concise notes critically analyse text	engage with extended discussions and lectures understand ideas, arguments, attitudes, opinions, implications deduce meaning of unfamiliar expressions create meaningful notes
Speaking	participate in social and academic exchanges use conversational strategies to clarify, take turns, etc adjust register for politeness, formality use voice to convey meaning	participate in social, academic and professional strategies to develop and discuss ideas use conversational strategies to develop and discuss ideas develop presentation skills demonstrate good control language	participate in sustained social, academic and professional exchanges deliver planned, researched oral presentations; adjust register to context and audience produce accurate, fluent expressive speech
Reading	read a variety of texts; develop reading skills follow arguments; recognise attitude, tone, point of view	read intensively; develop reading skills; evaluate credibility and relevance analyse arguments, deduce meaning, recognise inference take notes, summarise	read longer, complex texts extensively and selectively; engage analytically and critically compare and contrast texts make accurate and useful notes
Writing	write essays, graph descriptions present ideas; describe causes and effects, problems and solutions write clearly and accurately	write a critical response and a researched, referenced essay present and support an argument write in academic register proofread, edit and revise	write a critical response to multiple texts; research, plan draft and redraft a report present a sustained argument write coherently in academic register
Structure	use relative clauses, noun clauses and reporting verbs use 3rd conditional, passives, nominalisation, modals	use reported speech, passives, conjunctions, nominalisation use verb tense, aspect and mood forms use language to avoid repetition	use a range of complex spoken and written expressions accurately, flexibly and effectively
Vocabulary	use a range of vocabulary related to familiar topics use formal lexis with formal register recognise gender-neutral language	use a range of vocabulary related to academic and general topics use collocations, recognise prefixes and suffixes	use a wide range of general, professional and academic vocabulary effectively use lexis, collocations and lexical chunks use gender-neutral language
Research	identify references and citations in texts respond to a topic providing sources demonstrate awareness of strategies to avoid plagiarism	use a range of note-taking strategies use reference lists to support research evaluate credibility of information sources	analyse assignment requirements use research strategies to locate, select and process information use citations and references to support an argument
Critical Thinking	follow an arguments and suggest counterarguments evaluate the credibility of sources	consider texts, theoretical models and ethical issues analyse arguments; consider text purpose and writer interest write a critical response to a text	determine personal stance in academic debates interrogate texts for argument, evidence and logic write a critical response to two texts
Independent Learning	create a study plan use strategies to review skills; locate online resources for self study reflect on learning	identify goals; develop independent learning strategies observe honesty and integrity in academic work reflect and build on learning	set goals, prioritise, manage time; take responsibility for learning develop strategies for transition to higher education become a reflective learner