ACT Education Solutions
English Proficiency Program for Professionals
The EPP for Professionals Series:
- Builds everyday workplace communication skills, both formally and informally
- Demonstrates a variety of business contexts including administration and finance, hospitality, human resources, management, manufacturing and production, marketing, sales and customer service, and travel
- Explains all necessary grammar simply and comprehensively
- Develops all four macro skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing)
- Provides listening practice in business scenarios of a range of accents and helps students to solve common pronunciation problems
- Includes a final tests of four macro skills (with audio CDs) for each stage.

Stage | Level | Focus | Teaching Hours | Entry | Exit Level After FEB |
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EPP for Professionals 2A |
Pre-Intermediate |
English for Professionals |
Student Booklets 1–4 (25 hours each) |
Enter at any stage, according to entry test results |
IELTS 4.5 / TOEFL 475 / TOEIC 550 |
EPP for Professionals 2B |
Student Booklets 5–8 (25 hours each) | ||||
EPP for Professionals 3A |
Intermediate |
English for Professionals | Student Booklets 9–12 (25 hours each) |
Enter at any stage, according to entry test results |
IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 500 / TOEIC 650 |
EPP for Professionals 3B |
Student Booklets 13–16 (25 hours each) |
Benefits Your Organization Can Gain from Using EPP for Professionals
- The program can be adapted for use in any workplace and is relevant for all sectors.
- The EPP for Professionals Placement Test is available to check English levels prior to commencement.
- The program is versatile—all booklets can be taught or a selection.
- It can be used from entry level to executive level positions.
- The comprehensive Student Booklets can be used for home study in addition to classroom use.
- It is easy to teach—includes detailed Teacher Guide, audio and assessment materials.
- A Word Bank in each unit provides an easy reference for new vocabulary.
- Staff that can communicate, read and write in English will develop your organization’s capacity to take advantage of international business opportunities.
How is the EPP for Professionals delivered?
- These programs can be delivered part-time on-site with delivery tailored for each workplace.
- AES works with each organization to adapt the programs to suit their unique circumstances.
Sample Modes of Delivery
Stage | Part-Time | Blended Mode |
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EPP for Professionals 2A EPP for Professionals 2B |
5 weeks for each booklet @ 5 hours per week. Complete all 8 booklets in 40 weeks. |
5 weeks for each booklet @ 3 hours per week + 2 hours video-based program and Independent Study Complete all 8 booklets in 40 weeks. |
EPP for Professionals 3A EPP for Professionals 3B |
5 weeks for each booklet @ 5 hours per week. Complete all 8 booklets in 40 weeks. |
5 weeks for each booklet @ 3 hours per week + 2 hours video-based program and Independent Study Complete all 8 booklets in 40 weeks. |