English Pathway for Postgraduate Studies (EPPS) equips students with the skills needed to cope with university studies. EPPS is suitable for students who have a conditional offer of place from the University of Auckland for postgraduate studies and an IELTS band of no more than 0.5 away from their required band. EPPS is a 10-week direct entry English language pathway to the University of Auckland for postgraduate studies, combining advanced Academic English with English for Specific Academic Purposes. Students who successfully complete EPPS with the required grade are not required to take IELTS or any other similar test.