Why the English for Academic Purposes?
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program of the English Language Institute (ELI) is an intensive academic program preparing students to apply to AUBG or any other English-speaking university. The EAP is designed to accommodate students with varying English proficiency levels. Highly qualified instructors address the students’ diverse learning needs. The curriculum covers a range of skills: reading, writing, listening, speaking and vocabulary to enhance overall English proficiency. Participation in the EAP does not guarantee a specific English proficiency level but aims to provide the necessary skills for academic success and serves as a bridge for students to smoothly transition into university-level courses taught in English. Students can spend from one to three semesters at ELI depending on their language competencies. At the beginning of each semester all accepted students undergo an initial on-ground assessment to determine their current English proficiency level. A high percentage of students graduating from the EAP go on to become successful first year students.