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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

Subjects

  • Academic English
  • IELTS prep
  • Maths
  • Science
  • Art
  • Computing
  • Business
  • Humanities
  • PSHE/RSE

Questions About Academic English

Students develop their writing, listening, reading and spoken English skills. Students learn new vocabulary, a basic understanding of grammar and how to use new words in both academic and everyday situations. This programme also provides an introduction to the common terms used regularly in academic subjects covering, for example: English for Business, English for Maths, English for Science and English for Humanities. Students also be exposed to English in everyday life, becoming familiar with it as a day to day communication and socialising tool.

Academic English is ideal for students aged 16+ who wish to study in the UK but do not yet have strong English. This programme is designed to develop a students skills and confidence in the language.

Success guarantees entrance to one of our further study options.

Academic English teaches the grammar, terms and expressions used in academic subjects, and success guarantees you entry to one of our academic programmes that will allow you to progress to a UK university.

As English is used in international business all over the world, employers like and value your language skills greatly. By mastering the English Language, students make themselves more attractive to big organisations and stand out from the crowd. Accurate English is the key to success.

Students are examined through a combination of internal and external exams.

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