This course provides the ideal preparation for students planning to study in English at university or business college in Malaysia or abroad.
Why Academic English?
- Prepare for your university studies in English
- Balance of English for communication, studies and examination skills
- Excellent IELTS results for ELC students
The Course
The Academic English course combines a thorough program of language study with preparation for the demands of academic study including understanding lectures, doing research, writing assignments and taking part in tutorials. It is suitable for students preparing for the IELTS exam but also beyond this to the real demands of academic study in English.
Focus on
- Skills and fluency for presentations, tutorials and speaking exams
- Academic reading and writing skills
- Listening skills for academic contexts
- IELTS exam skills and techniques
- Academic research and study skills
- Academic vocabulary and grammar
Entry and exit requirements and levels
| Levels | IELTS Entry Score | IELTS Exit Score | |
| AE 1a 10 weeks | Intermediate | 5.0 | 5.5 |
| AE1b 10 weeks | Strong Intermediate | 5.5 | 6.0 |
| AE 2a 10 weeks | Upper Intermediate | 6.0 | 6.5 |
| AE 2b 10 weeks | Advanced | 6.5 | 7.0 |
Academic Pathways
You will have weekly individual sessions with the Academic English coordinators who will create and manage your personal study plan, tailor the course to your needs, and give you feedback on your progress or advice on your future studies. Students working towards direct entry can get extra personal assistance with their essay writing and research skills, while students preparing for the IELTS test can also use these tutorials to practise their speaking test interviews.
Course types
Intensive Academic English
This is our popular full-time course, which allows you to improve your academic English skills and prepare for study and exams. You will choose a Special Focus Module class in the afternoon as well as choose from our range of English Extra classes.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
| 9.00 - 10.30am | Academic Speaking Skills | Academic Listening Skills | Academic Reading Skills | Academic Writing Development | Weekly Assessment & Review |
| 10.30 - 10.45am | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 10.45 - 12.00pm | Presentation Techniques | Academic Vocabulary Development | Test Analysis & Comprehension | Grammar for Academic Writing | Presentations & Writing Task |
| 12.00 - 1.00pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1.00 - 2.00pm | Special Focus Module | Special Focus Module | Special Focus Module | Special Focus Module | Special Focus Module |
| 2.00 - 2.15pm | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 2.15 - 3.00pm | English Extras: Speaking | English Extras: Listening | English Extras: Reading | English Extras: Writing | English Extras |
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Premium Academic English
This option is ideal if you need to prepare very intensively and efficiently and need individual support in specific skills or language areas. It combines group study with one-to-one lessons designed to fulfill your specific needs.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | |
| 9.00 - 10.30am | Academic Speaking Skills | Academic Listening Skills | Academic Reading Skills | Academic Writing Development | Weekly Assessment & Review |
| 10.30 - 10.45pm | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 10.45 - 12.00pm | Presentation Techniques | Academic Vocabulary Development | Text Analysis & Comprehension | Grammar for Academic Writing | Presentations & Writing Task |
| 12.00 - 1.00pm | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 1.00 - 2.00pm | Special Focus Module | Special Focus Module | Special Focus Module | Special Focus Module | Special Focus Module |
| 2.00 - 2.15pm | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 2.15 - 3.00pm | English Extra: Speaking | English Extra: Listening | English Extra: Reading | English Extra: Writing | English Extra | 3.15 - 4.15pm | 1:1 lesson | 1:1 lesson | 1:1 lesson | 1:1 lesson | 1:1 lesson |
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Special Focus Modules for Academic English
Choose Special Focus Modules which provide you with further practice in the academic skills you need.
- IELTS Testbuster
- Grammar
- Business English
- Writing skills
- English for Further Studies
A range of academic workshops are also offered in our free English Extras program when you learn English with us in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
