English plus Academic Subjects
Date: 18/09/2024
At a glance:
Age:
16+
Length:
14 weeks
Start Dates:
1st Sept 2019, 12 Jan 2020
Tuition fees
From £246
English language level
from upper intermediate (CEF B2) to advanced (CEF C2)
Class size
Maximum 12 students
Lessons
10 of English for Academic Purposes plus 9 of Academic Subjects (17.4 hours) – taught Monday to Friday
Accommodation
Course Structure
A stimulating alternative to the traditional English language course
This course combines English for Academic Purposes with university level subject classes. Ideal for high level students, those on a gap year or pre-master’s students preparing for further study.
Teaching is excellent and results in high levels of student engagement and motivation to learn – ISI PFE March 2019
Key benefits include:
Small and interactive groups
Intellectually-engaging classes help you improve your English language competence
External exam assessment (Cambridge/IELTS) provides focus
Deepening your understanding of a subject you have already studied or
Sampling a new subject for future further/higher education
Excellent Careers and Higher Education guidance
Studying alongside native English speakers (on 14-week programme)
Mixing in an international community
Experiencing a Liberal Arts model of study
Improving your application to competitive universities
‘International Classroom’ criterion required by some European universities (eg Maastricht, Erasmus University Rotterdam) met by the course
Full activities and excursions programme
Subject areas for the 14-week programme include:
Business and Economics Communications and Media Social Sciences And many more! Click on the Semester Course. We also have a 5-week Compact course starting in May 2019 for the further details please click on Compact Course.
Progression options
Students interested in enrolling for a full academic year, and have IELTS 5.5 or upper intermediate, may take the English plus Academic Subjects programme in the autumn semester with the option of joining the Undergraduate Programme in the spring semester.