Essential English Preparation for University

The Concorde International University Access Course is NOT a standard English course. As well as general language improvement, we understand that students going on to higher education also need academic and research skills.

The aim of our University Access Course is to ensure that students are fully prepared, both linguistically and psychologically, for entry onto an Undergraduate or Masters programme in England and that they are therefore in a position to obtain maximum benefit from their studies. The courses have been divided into two main areas of study: Academic Skills Development and Language Development (including, but not limited to, IELTS preparation).

• Access Undergraduate
  
• Access Masters

Access Undergraduate

A sound foundation, this course provides the right preparation for students wishing to enter a degree programme in the Arts, Humanities, or Sciences. The focus is on building the academics and linguistic skills necessary for your University career.

Access Masters

This course allows students to develop the skills necessary to succeed at postgraduate level. It develops the academic study methods that are vital in preparation for masters programmes in the UK. Students benefit from all the features of the Access Programme with particular emphasis being placed on independent research, academic writing and guided project work. In addition to an intensive IELTS course, Access Masters students will get the opportunity to do dissertation work on their chosen field of study in the 3rd term.

Key Features of the University Access Courses

• Intensive IELTS preparation with opportunity to sit the exam up to three times
  
• Cultural and study seminars with guest speakers
  
• One-to-one tutorials to monitor progress
  
• Regular progress checks and term reports
  
• Unlimited self-study and Computer Assisted Language Learning
  
• IT skills programme
  
• Free university placement service
  
• Free use of university library for research and homework
  
• Many prestigious partner universities
  
• High standards and a proven pathway to the best courses in the UK

Start Dates September, January, April.

Duration 1, 2 or 3 Terms (One Term = 12 Weeks)

Class Size Generally 8-10 students, maximum 12 students

Hours/Week 25 hours per week

Entry Requirements Access Undergraduate - Certificate of completion of high school education
in the country of origin.

Access Masters - Successful completion of a first degree in the subject of
study or a related subject at a recognised university in the country of origin.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

• September, Term 1: 3.5 - 4.0
  (TOEFL 345 - 450: pre-intermediate/lower intermediate)

• January, Term 2: 4.5 - 5.0(
  TOEFL 475 - 500; CBTOEFL 150 - 173: good intermediate)

• April, Term 3: 5.5 - 6.0
  (TOEFL 520-540; CBTOEFL 190-207: upper-intermediate)