This article reflects on the extent to which teaching
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) can be regarded
as a profession by investigating and evaluating: the
status, values, community and knowledge associated
with teaching EAP (English for Academic Purposes.) The
findings suggest teaching EAP has an objectivelyrecognised status as a profession with a well-established
community of professionals e.g. IATEFL ESP SIG and
BALEAP with shared professional values and knowledge
informed by a broad and comprehensive academic and
professional knowledge base
