Academic English

Summary

Students who enter any of the Academic English Preparation programmes must have regularly attended school in their home country. Students will be required to provide a school report that confirms that they are achieving against educational standards corresponding to their age. The Academic English Preparation for Intermediate School Studies programme consists of 3 modules: English for Schools Starter (23 hours * 12 weeks) (pre NOF level Q1); English for Schools level 1 (23 hours * 12 weeks) (pre NQF level Q1); English for Schools level 2 (23 hours * 12 weeks) (Equivalent to NOF Level Q 1). The learning outcomes have been designed to facilitate the teaching of mixed language levels and are grouped into the same elements, and will be taught in the same topic areas. The Academic English Preparation for Intermediate School Studies programme is based on the Cambridge English for Schools series which was chosen because it links the language learning activities to the school curriculum. The Academic English Preparation for High School Studies programme consists of 4 modules: English for Schools Level 2 (23 hours * 12 weeks) (Equivalent to NQF Level Q1); English for schools Level 3 (23 hours * 12 weeks) (Equivalent to NQF Level Q2); English for Schools Level 4 (23 hours * 12 weeks) (Equivalent to NQF Level Q3); English for Schools Level 5 (23 hours * 12 weeks) (Equivalent to NQF Level Q4). The course incorporates a variety of learning strategies for academic study. These include: Language Structure and Vocabulary Skills; Intensive and extensive reading; English for school subjects such as Geography, History, Environmental studies; Presentation of speeches and seminars. All three Academic Preparation for School programmes have been critiqued by an advisory group of experts in the field. The panel consisted of two experienced school ESOL practitioners and an academic expert in the field. Course start Dates : Courses begin every Monday.