English for Academic Purposes (EAP) unit standards are designed for all learners who need to show they have the language skills needed for tertiary study.
These standards are mandatory for the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) [Ref:1883].
University entrance requirements
These unit standards meet university entrance (UE) requirements:
- 22749
- 22750
- 22751.
More information
English for Academic Purposes list of unit standards (external link)
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Upcoming reviews
The next review of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) assessment standards will start in 2029.
Completed reviews
June 2024: Review of English for Academic Purposes assessment standards
Read details of the review in the change report: (external link)
July 2022: Rollover of EAP
Read details of the rollover of EAP in the change report.
Rollover of EAP unit standards change report [PDF, 27 KB]
November 2017: Development of Level 3 EAP assessment standards
Five EAP Level 3 unit standards were developed to assess if a student is ready for EAP Level 4 standards. Providers can use the standards to assess the outcomes of the New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Applied) (Level 3) [Ref: 3667].
3367 NZ Certificate in English Language (Applied) Level 3 (external link)
May 2017: Review of Level 4 EAP assessment standards
Read details of the May 2017 review of EAP assessment standards in the change report.
English for Academic Purposes resources
Matrix of English unit standards
To be updated to align with new versions of standards and qualifications
Download matrix
English Language Learning Progressions (ELLP)
A planning, teaching, and assessment resource for ESL teachers
ELLP