Academic English / IELTS

 

KEY INFORMATION

Duration

3 months (6 weeks in July - see page 24) to 2 academic years

Course Dates

04 Jan - 08 Apr 2011
26 Apr - 06 Jul 2011
08 Sep - 15 Dec 2011

Times

Courses are either in the morning or afternoon. You will get a timetable on your first days of studies

Study Mode

15 hours per week, morning or afternoon

Fees

Jan - April term 2011: £900
April - July term 2011: £825
September - December term 2011: £1,105
One year (36 weeks): starting dates before September 2011: £2,500, starting dates after September 2011: £2,860

One year with summer course (42 weeks): starting dates before September 2011 £2,800, starting dates after September 2011: £3,220

Academic English /IELTS is suitable if you:

  • need English and study skills preparation for further study in English - pre-vocational, pre-degree or pre-masters - or for professional registration
  • need to obtain or improve your IELTS score
  • want to study in a lively academic environment where English is used all around you
  • want English classes that include a focus on living and studying in the UK
  • have at least a good Intermediate level of English
  • have made some arrangements for future studies

COURSE CONTENT

The main focus is the core skills of English - reading, writing, listening and speaking - and language development in an academic context.
You will also practise study skills in English.
Intensive and extensive reading, note taking from texts and lectures, summary & reformulation, academic writing & presentation.
IELTS test preparation.
Classes include cultural aspects of communication and skills for UK life.

QUALIFICATIONS

You can prepare for IELTS.
We normally make this test available 4 times each year: March, June, August and December.

PROGRESSION

Other undergraduate or postgraduate studies at STCL or another college or university.

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