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Academic Study Programme

Your personal study plan
If you need to develop a high level of English language skills for educational, business or professional purposes, the Academic Study Programme offers you the ideal opportunity. It provides you with an individually designed study plan to meet your personal objectives, and allows you to progress at the best speed you can achieve.

Course duration
You can enrol for varying periods from 24 to 48 weeks (up to 60 weeks in exceptional cases) depending on your initial level of English, the level you wish to reach and the examination qualifications, if any, you wish to obtain.

Course content
Among the most important features of the Academic Study Programme are its flexibility and its options. You can concentrate on intensive general English study, or you can tailor your course to the precise needs of your academic, business or professional career.

Excursions
An understanding of the life and culture of the country is of great assistance to those who undertake serious study of its language. It is for this reason that when you follow the Academic Study Programme you have the benefit of a FREE guided excursion, selected from our published list, up to the value of £ 36 for every four weeks of your course.

Your personal study plan
Course duration
Course content
Educational advice
Free excursions
Course details
Course entry dates
Reduced course fees
Sample timetables
Special study options and
examination practice options
What the course fees include
Accommodation fees

Reduced Course Fees
 If you enrol for the Academic Study Programme (minimum 24 weeks) you will benefit from these specially
reduced fees to help you to achieve your academic or professional aims.

The fees for these courses are valid from 1 January to 31 December, 2008.  
The fees for the following year are normally published in July/August.
Academic Study Programme Fees 2008 - US-$ - US Dollars

Click here for Adult accommodation fees 2008

Sample Timetable
Click here to view a sample timetable for the A-1.30 Course

Educational advice
The Academic Study Programme is designed to give you the best possible preparation for the next stage of your academic or professional career, and this is particularly important if you wish to study in an English-speaking university. Every part of the programme - from your intensive English training to your qualifying examinations and your reading, writing and computer skills - will contribute to your success. It is not necessary, however, to make your final choices when you enrol. Our Educational Advisers will assist you in choosing your Study Options and monitor your progress throughout your course. And if you plan to continue your education in Britain, they will guide you through the process of obtaining a place at the university of your choice.

Course A-1.30
(30 lessons per week) provides:

	20 lessons per week of structured English language tuition and practice
	5 lessons per week of language extension activities to develop your vocabulary, listening comprehension and oral fluency
	5 lessons per week of special study and examination practice options, with varying start dates and durations, introduced progressively as you reach the appropriate levels, selected from the options below:

1. Supplementary Skills
   A varied and balanced programme designed to develop the skills and techniques required for effective study of English and to give students the practical language skills needed to function in the UK, including:
   - reading and writing
   - study skills (intermediate to advanced level)
   - project work
   - British life and culture

2. Computer Skills Practice
   4-week course, covering:
   - computer terminology
   - word processing
   - spreadsheets
   - Powerpoint presentations
   March and October (intermediate to advanced)

3. English for Business:
   4-week course including 10 lessons per week of:
   - English for Business Communication
   - English for Finance and Banking
   - English for Management and Human Resources
   - English for Marketing and Sales
   This option replaces the 5 lessons of language extension activities and is subject to availability. Minimum age 18. For details please see our Business and Specialised Programme.

4. English for Specialised Subjects:
   4-week course including 10 lessons per week of:
   - English for Medical Practice
   - English for Legal Pracice
   This option replaces the 5 lessons of language extension activities and is subject to availability. Minimum age 18. For details please see our Business and Specialised Programme.

5. University Preparation Module
   The 4-week University Preparation module concentrates on the specific knowledge and skills you will need to obtain a university place and to succeed when you are there, including:
   - academic writing and presentations
   - seminar skills
   - discussions and debates
   - lectures and note-taking
   - quotations, referencing and bibliographies
   - summarising and paraphrasing
   - study skills
   - extended reading (high intermediate to advanced level)

6. Examination Practice for IELTS:
   IELTS - International English Language Testing System
   Offered by the University of Cambridge ESOL and the British Council.
   Click here for details of Course X-1.30.

7. Examination Practice for FCE and CAE
   FCE - First Certificate in English
   CAE - Certificate in Advanced English
   Offered by the University of Cambridge ESOL. 
   Click here for details of Courses X-2.30 and X-3.30. Subject to availability.

8. Examination Practice for TOEFL and TOEIC
   TOEFL - Test of English as a Foreign Language
   TOEIC - Test of English for International Communication
   Offered by the Educational Testing Service.
   Click here for details of Courses X-5.30 and X-6.30.