Academic English

Further study success

This course is the best preparation for students wishing to learn in English at university or business college in Malaysia or elsewhere.

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

Our academic English students are planning to study at universities or other higher education colleges in Malaysia or elsewhere.

Inclusions:

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
9.30 - 11.30am	Weekly progress test	Tutorial speaking skills	Academic listening skills	Academic writing skills	Intensive speaking
11.30 - 12.00pm	Break	Break	Break	Break	Break
12.00 - 1.00pm	Topic introduction Reading & vocabulary	Grammar review	Presentations	Topic-based vocabulary	Academic reading skills with IELTS
1.00 - 1.15pm	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
1.15 - 2.15pm	Special Focus Module	Special Focus Module	Special Focus Module	Special Focus Module	Special Focus Module
2.15 - 3.15pm	Break	Break	Break	Break	Break
3.15 - 4.15pm	English Extras: Conversation	English Extras: Independent study	English Extras: IELTS listening	English Extras: Pronunciation	English Extras: Presentations

Sample timetable only

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 - 11.00am	Weekly progress test	Tutorial speaking skills	Academic listening skills	Academic writing skills	Intensive speaking
11.00 - 12.00pm	Break	Break	Break	Break	Break
12.00 - 1.00pm	Topic introduction: reading & vocabulary	Grammar review	Presentations	Topic-based vocabulary	Academic reading skills with IELTS
1.00 - 1.15pm	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch	Lunch
1.15 - 2.15pm	Special Focus Module	Special Focus Module	Special Focus Module	Special Focus Module	Special Focus Module
2.15 - 3.15pm	Break	Break	Break	Break	Break
3.15 - 4.15pm	1:1 lesson	1:1 lesson	1:1 lesson	1:1 lesson	1:1 lesson