Course duration

Semester-based. Students may be required to study one or two semesters, depending on their individual rate of progress.

Overview

This programme is designed to equip you with the English language skills you will need for entry to one of our diploma, higher diploma or undergraduate programmes in business, tourism or engineering.

Entry requirements for this course

• You should be a minimum of 16 years old
• You should already hold the academic prerequisite requirements for your chosen path of study following the English Language Foundation programme (please refer to the relevant course outline)
• Your current level of English language skills will need to be assessed and you will be required to attend an interview at entry stage.

What you will be studying

Your studies will cover a thorough grounding in the four main skill areas: reading, writing, conversing and understanding. Studies are designed to prepare you for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination that you will be required to take at the end of the semester. Ongoing assessments will be in the form of weekly progress tests in the four skill areas. These will enable you and your tutors to monitor your readiness for IELTS.