Intensive Academic Preparation (IAP)
Level: | Advanced |
| Duration: | 5 weeks |
| Requirements: | Students must have a minimum IELTS score of 6-6.5 (or equivalent) to enter the IAP stream |
Each week of the IAP program focuses on a range of tasks and academic themes. You are given specific tasks that help you to develop the writing, reading, listening and speaking skills needed to succeed at university. This is a high-level course for students who wish to excel in their university program.
The IAP program will enable you to:
- use catalogue and database searching techniques to locate relevant articles
- critically analyse research articles
- paraphrase and summarise information
- negotiate a research proposal
- edit and redraft information
- use appropriate references
- design an appropriate research plan
- negotiate procedures and outcomes in small groups
- make formal and informal presentations to the class
- take notes on university lectures
- participate in group discussions
- identify cultural differences in learning strategies