Academic English

Academic English is designed to help students get the language requirements they need for progression

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Academic English Facts

A full-time intensive English Language programme designed to help students meet the English Language entry requirements to progress directly into our other programmes.

Ages:
16+ years

Language Requirements:
IELTS 3.5+ (or equivalent)

Entry Requirements:
A school report that identifies English needs that can be met by this course and describes a student who is willing to learn and develop

Average class size:
8

Hours per week:
27

Course duration:
1, 2 or 3 Terms

Fees for International:
£28,890

Fees for EU:
£25,485

Fees for UK:
£16,305

Academic English Overview

Our pre-sessional Academic English programme helps students develop their English skills to excel in their chosen academic programme: A level, International Baccalaureate or University Foundation Programme.

The programme is designed to be taken before an academic programme. Students engage in intensive English Language study, including Academic English, essay construction and note-taking with projects and assignments to use and improve their skills. Students also select other subjects to study alongside their intensive English lessons to maintain their knowledge and skills in preparation for further study.

Prepares a student for further academic study in the UK

Prepares students to take the government approved IELTS for UK visas and immigration

An introduction to the vocabulary required for the student's chosen academic programme

Learn subjects in English

Improves accuracy and fluency when using English

Improves a student's confidence

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