ELC Courses

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

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

LevelsIELTS Entry
Score
IELTS Exit
Score
AE 1a 
10 weeks
Intermediate5.05.5
AE1b 
10 weeks
Strong Intermediate5.56.0
AE 2a 
10 weeks
Upper Intermediate6.06.5
AE 2b 
10 weeks
Advanced6.57.0

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.

MonTueWedThuFri
9.30 -
11.30am
Weekly progress testTutorial speaking skillsAcademic listening skillsAcademic writing skillsIntensive speaking
11.30 -
12.00pm
BreakBreakBreakBreakBreak
12.00 -
1.00pm
Topic introduction Reading & vocabularyGrammar reviewPresentationsTopic-based vocabularyAcademic reading skills with IELTS
1.00 -
1.15pm
LunchLunchLunchLunchLunch
1.15 -
2.15pm
Special Focus ModuleSpecial Focus ModuleSpecial Focus ModuleSpecial Focus ModuleSpecial Focus Module
2.15 -
3.15pm
BreakBreakBreakBreakBreak
3.15 -
4.15pm
English Extras: ConversationEnglish Extras: Independent studyEnglish Extras: IELTS listeningEnglish Extras: PronunciationEnglish 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.

MonTueWedThuFri
9.00 -
11.00am
Weekly progress testTutorial speaking skillsAcademic listening skillsAcademic writing skillsIntensive speaking
11.00 -
12.00pm
BreakBreakBreakBreakBreak
12.00 -
1.00pm
Topic introduction: reading & vocabularyGrammar reviewPresentationsTopic-based vocabularyAcademic reading skills with IELTS
1.00 -
1.15pm
LunchLunchLunchLunchLunch
1.15 -
2.15pm
Special Focus ModuleSpecial Focus ModuleSpecial Focus ModuleSpecial Focus ModuleSpecial Focus Module
2.15 -
3.15pm
BreakBreakBreakBreakBreak
3.15 -
4.15pm
1:1 lesson1:1 lesson1:1 lesson1:1 lesson1:1 lesson

Sample timetable only


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.

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