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## ELA Course Update

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The application deadline for the 7-week **English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS)** starting on **17 November 2025** is **14 September 2025**.

The EPPS course is designed for students who have received a **Conditional Offer** from the University of Auckland and need to meet the English language requirements in order to progress directly into their Master’s or Doctoral programme.

- If the University of Auckland programme requires an **IELTS overall score of 6.5**, the EPPS entry requirement is **IELTS overall 6.0, writing 6.0, and no other band lower than 5.5**.
- If the University of Auckland programme requires an **IELTS overall score of 7.0**, the EPPS entry requirement is **IELTS overall 6.5, writing 6.5, and no other band lower than 6.0**.

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