The English Language Centre offers courses designed to prepare students for key University of Cambridge ESOL exams. The most important of these is probably IELTS, the main university entrance proof of English level test. We also offer expert advice and assistance on applying to UK Colleges and Universities.
Academic English and Preparation for IELTS (all year)
This course includes 15 hours General English per week (see General English A course) to raise all-round ability in English Language, and 9 hours intensive examination preparation per week, focusing on:
- Academic writing
- Academic reading
- Communicating in academic situations
- Familiarisation with the nature and format of the IELTS exam
- Full examination practice
Please note students must be 16+ years old
Additional Cambridge ESOL Exams
We can offer PET, FCE, CAE and CPE courses to closed groups.
We can also sometimes offer these course to individual students, depending on demand.
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For more information or to request a Registration Form, send us an e-mail from the contact us page.
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A typical day’s timetable could be:
| 09.15–10.45 | Course work with the Course Tutor to cover the essential grammar components |
|---|---|
| 10.45–11.15 | Break |
| 11.15–12.45 | Reinforcement of new structures, vocabulary development and practice in the 4 skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing |
| 12.45–13.45 | Lunch break |
| 13.45–14.45 | IELTS exam strategies, covering all parts of the test, listening, reading, speaking and writing |
| 14.45–15.00 | Break |
| 15.00–16.00 | Practical session covering IELTS tasks, tutorials with course tutors |
Please note that our teaching weeks comprise 15 (mornings only) and 24 (full time) contact teaching hours and that breaks and lunch times are not included.
