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Academic English:an intensive course offering rapid progress in preparation for academic study

Choosing to study abroad is a big investment — not only of your time and money but also in your future. So you need to choose carefully to get the best return on your investment and ensure you are making the right choice for you.

Our Academic English course provides intensive preparation to help you succeed in your academic studies and offers hardworking students rapid progress. It is perfect if you need extra support in developing your English language skills before continuing to academic study, either with INTO or one of our university partners.

Over the last 10 years, we have helped many thousands of international students to study abroad and achieve their academic ambitions. As the international education specialists, we have expertise in both English language and university pathways – meaning our courses deliver the best student outcomes.

Outcome-driven English Why INTO?

Rapid progressOur intensive courses are designed to ensure you achieve the level required to continue to further academic study.

As a highly engaged and hard-working student you can expect to progress by up to one IELTS band in a term.

Exceptional teaching Your teachers will have the appropriate qualifications and experience for your learning needs.

You’ll enjoy small classes with no more than 16 students (depending on your centre), interactive lessons and regular assessment of your progress.

Total learningWe offer the perfect blend of traditional face-to-face contact with the latest digital learning technologies.

You can access our customised multimedia content on ‘My INTO’ — our purpose-built online learning platform.

A history of successOver the last 10 years, we have helped many thousands of international students to study abroad and achieve their academic ambitions.

Our quality is recognised by some of the world’s leading accreditation and inspection bodies.

Your choice of campus and city locationsStudy on a leading UK university campus or in the heart of two of the UK’s most popular study destinations.

The following centres are accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English: INTO Glasgow Caledonian University, INTO London World Education Centre, INTO Manchester, INTO Queen’s University Belfast and INTO University of Gloucestershire.

The ideal preparation

Our blended learning Academic English course is the ideal preparation for success in your academic studies and on your university degree programme. The course is specially designed to give you the language fluency you need to progress to university and the academic skills and knowledge that are a springboard to success at university.

Grow your vocabulary through discussion of current affairs

Study real-world subjects to make learning come alive

Take part in activities outside the classroom

Develop your English skills in all four core areas

Learn to communicate effectively in English

Give your opinions and share your ideas

Become a more confident learner

Learn about British culture

Engage in life at the Centre taking part in extracurricular activities

Learn to express your opinions and challenge the ideas of others

Become familiar with the expectations of the UK education system

Develop your study skills in the classroom, at home and online

Learn how to give presentations and write academic essays

Increase your vocabulary through using the language specific to your future studies

Develop core academic language skills

Develop your digital literacy skills

Understand the requirements of your exams

Dedicated teaching and online resources to prepare you for your exams

Learn how to plan and review your answers

Develop your time management skills

Learn new exam tips and techniques

University success

Fluency and confidence

Exam success

Our tailored assessment

Developed in partnership with Cambridge English – the world leader in the field of language assessment – INTO’s English Language Assessment Test (IELA) provides a standardised online assessment of all four core language skills throughout your studies – enabling your progress to be accurately monitored. You will be formally tested using IELA both at the beginning and end of your studies.

English level

Equivalent IELTS score CEFR Course outcomes

1 3.0 – 4.0 A1-A2

• Ask and answer questions on familiar topics.

• Give simple opinions and descriptions of everyday places, people and objects.

• Read and write short, simple texts including personal emails, notes and descriptions.

• Keep useful records of my work and begin to take responsibility for my study plan.

2 4.0 – 5.0 B1

• Give my opinion on familiar topics and describe situations such as family, study and work.

• Read and write short, simple texts including emails, short essays and descriptions.

• Begin to take responsibility for my own progress and study independently.

• Use my free time to develop my awareness of the local community and British Culture.

3 4.5 – 5.5 B1+

• Communicate with reasonable fluency and give short presentations.

• Take an active part in discussions on a range of topics, presenting both sides of an argument.

• Read and understand a variety of texts on familiar and unfamiliar topics.

• Make simple notes to use for assignments and revision.

• Write short essays and reports connecting my ideas logically.

• Organise my own studies and manage my time to meet deadlines.

• Use my free time to engage with the local community and continue to develop my awareness of British Culture.

4 5.5 – 6.5 B2

• Participate effectively in seminars, discussions and social situations.

• Understand and interpret a variety of academic texts.

• Start to use critical thinking skills when reading and listening to academic texts.

• Make precise, relevant notes from both spoken and written sources, and use these to produce either extended writing or speaking.

• Write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects expressing personal and contrasting points of view.

• Conduct research using appropriate resources to support my academic studies.

• Access and use an information database from university resources.

• Engage with confidence in the local community and have gained a good knowledge of British Culture.

5 6.0 – 7.0 B2+

• Express myself fluently and use language confidently for social and academic purposes.

• Understand complex academic texts and recognise implicit meaning.

• Use critical thinking skills effectively when I read and listen to academic texts.

• Write clear, well-structured and detailed essays and reports.

• Carry out extensive research using appropriate resources to support my academic studies.

• Reflect on my own performance and identify areas for improvement.

• Engage with confidence in the local community and have gained a good knowledge of British Culture.

Your personalised progress plan

Confirm your level: during your first two weeks, we will test your level to ensure that you are placed in the best class to support your language development.

Plan your progress: we’ll help you to plan which modules you need to study to reach the level you are aiming for.

Check your progress: you will complete written and oral assessments at the end of each term. Through the production of an assessed language portfolio you will continue to learn outside of the class.

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“Throughout their studies students are using technology to develop their language skills. Our classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards, so it’s easier for students to engage in the class.”

Kes PoupaertActing Director of Studies for English LanguageINTO Manchester

English language development and test preparation to

develop your academic content and study skills,

ensuring you succeed in your academic

programme

Active interaction with your teachers and classmates is at the heart of the learning experience at INTO. This is achieved not only in the classroom but also through our interactive online learning platform ‘My INTO’.

In the classroom Online Outside the classroom

• Continue to develop your confidence and fluency outside of the classroom through a range of less formal learning opportunities.

• All of our centres provide a diverse social programme, where you can speak in English with other students and local people.

• Join a club or society – share your interests and passions with other students, while practising your English.

• Meet UK students – studying on or near a university campus or living in student residences provides plenty of opportunities to meet UK students who can teach you more informal phrases.

• Online platform designed by INTO to meet the needs of international students.

• Experience new ways of language learning by being exposed to discussion forums, live lesson webinars and much more.

• Collaborate online with a network of other INTO students from around our UK centres.

• Get instant online feedback on your progress.

• Replay listening activities in your own time to maximise comprehension.

• Access videos, writing tasks, and quizzes on listening and reading and critical thinking.

• Speaking activities that can be recorded within the learning environment.

A complete learning experience

To give you a truly modern English language learning experience, which will give you fast progress and prepare you perfectly for how you will study at university. INTO follows an innovative blended learning approach.

• Qualified and experienced teachers guide you to maximise your learning inside and outside the classroom.

• Learning materials, carefully designed to accelerate your learning and progression onto your next academic programme.

• Interactive, collaborative approach develops communication skills.

BLENDED LEARNING is not only a really exciting way to learn, it is the INTO advantage. Our bank of specially-designed, high-quality online materials allows you 24/7 access - giving you the flexibility to study in your own time at a pace and a time that suits you.

Academic study in the

classroom and online with social interaction outside the classroom designed to develop communication skills,

fluency and confidence

The best of traditional classroom learning with specially selected content studied on a cutting edge

online platform

What is blended learning at INTO?

Course structureTo get you started we’ll focus on developing your fluency and understanding across the four core skill areas of English, as well as expanding your vocabulary. This will ensure you have the perfect foundation on which to build specialist knowledge for both exam preparation and university success.

What will I study?

Academic English

Progression to academic studyTo ensure that you achieve the level required for academic study, we’ll work closely with you to help you keep track of your progress. The speed at which you develop will depend on how long you study with us, your current level, as well as how engaged you are.

If you attend all of your classes, complete the exercises set by your teachers and make full use of our digital learning platform, you can expect to progress by up to one IELTS band per term. Don’t forget to practise your new language skills outside of the classroom by getting involved in life at the Centre.

Once you have reached the level required and met all other requirements, you may progress to your INTO pathway programme. You can also use your test results from Academic English to enter one of our partner universities, which recognise INTO’s English Language Assessment Test (IELA) for entry to their degree programmes.

KEY FACTS

Start dates: beginning of each term. In the summer term there is also a mid-term entry point.

Course length: the exact length of your course will depend on your start date and chosen centre. A term typically includes 10 teaching weeks plus orientation and reading days. The summer mid-term entry includes 16 teaching weeks.

Level: From IELTS 3.0

Length: 1-4 terms

Lessons: 30 learning hours per week, with 25 hours of taught lessons plus an additional 5 hours online guided study

Minimum age: 16 years or above, depending on your chosen centre.You must also meet the minimum age requirements for your chosen academic programme. Please contact INTO Admissions for further information.

Topics for University Study*

(5 hours per week)

Level 1 Level 3Level 2 Level 4 Level 5

Integrated Language Skills (15 hours per week)

Integrated Language Skills for Academic Purposes

(15 hours per week)

Research and/or Study Skills

(5 hours per week)

Engagement and Communicative Language Skills

(5 hours per week)

Preparation for International English Language Testing

System (IELTS)* (5 hours per week)

Teacher Supported Online Language Development(5 hours per week)

OR

* These electives may be offered online during certain periods.

What is “Topics for University Study”?

You will study language and content related to your future studies, so you are better prepared for your academic course:

• learn subject-based vocabulary • develop subject-based skills• build on knowledge and

understanding of relevant subject matter

This course provides the fastest and most effective way to achieve your required English language level. It is perfect for students who do not yet have the English language level needed for further academic study.

For dates and prices

please see pages 14 and 15 Not sure which course is for you?

Send us your current English language level to see which course is best for you.

“When I first came to the UK my English wasn’t very good; it was a challenge to cope with everyday life, as British accents and everyday English are quite different from the English I learned to pass the IELTS. INTO offered an ideal environment, and the patient and helpful teachers made sure I progressed step by step.”Kung Ming Chang, Taiwan

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Dates and prices

Start dates Term dates Teaching weeks Tuition feeJuly 2017 Mon 10 Jul 2017-

Fri 22 Sep 201710 weeks £4,600

October 2017 Mon 02 Oct 2017- Fri 15 Dec 2017

10 weeks £4,750

January 2018 Mon 08 Jan 2018- Fri 23 Mar 2018

10 weeks

April 2018 Mon 09 Apr 2018- Fri 22 Jun 2018

10 weeks

July 2018 Mon 02 Jul 2018- Fri 14 Sep 2018

10 weeks

August 2018 Mon 06 Aug 2018- Fri 14 Dec 2018

16 weeks £7,600

Start date Term dates Teaching weeks Tuition feeJune 2017 Mon 19 Jun 2017-

Fri 25 Aug 201710 weeks £4,300

September 2017 Mon 25 Sep 2017- Fri 08 Dec 2017

10 weeks


10 weeks

April 2018 Tue 03 Apr 2018- Fri 08 Jun 2018

10 weeks

June 2018 Mon 18 Jun 2018- Fri 24 Aug 2018

10 weeks

Start dates Term dates Teaching weeks Tuition feeJune 2017 Thu 29 Jun 2017-

Fri 08 Sep 201710 weeks £4,600

July 2017 Thu 27 Jul 2017- Fri 08 Dec 2017

16 weeks £7,360


10 weeks £4,750


10 weeks

April 2018 Thu 05 Apr 2018- Fri 15 Jun 2018

10 weeks

June 2018 Thu 28 Jun 2018- Fri 07 Sep 2018

10 weeks

July 2018 Thu 26 Jul 2018- Fri 07 Dec 2018

16 weeks £7,600

LONDON CENTRES

Start date Term dates Teaching weeks Tuition feeJuly 2017 Mon 03 Jul 2017-

Fri 08 Sep 201710 weeks £4,300


16 weeks £6,880


10 weeks £4,300


10 weeks


10 weeks


10 weeks


16 weeks £6,880


Fri 01 Sep 201710 weeks £4,300


10 weeks £4,450


10 weeks


10 weeks


10 weeks

Start date Term dates Teaching weeks Tuition feeJuly 2017 Mon 03 Jul 2017-

Fri 08 Sep 201710 weeks £4,600


16 weeks £7,360


10 weeks £4,750


10 weeks


10 weeks

June 2018 Mon 25 Jun 2018- Fri 07 Sep 2018

10 weeks


16 weeks £7,600

MANCHESTER CENTRE

Start date Term dates Teaching weeks Tuition feeJune 2017 Wed 28 Jun 2017-

Fri 08 Sep 201710 weeks £4,300


16 weeks £6,880


10 weeks £4,450


10 weeks


10 weeks

June 2018 Mon 25 Jun 2018- Fri 07 Sep 2018

10 weeks


16 weeks £7,120


Fri 25 Aug 201710 weeks £3,450


10 weeks


10 weeks


10 weeks


10 weeks


Fri 08 Sep 201710 weeks £3,350

July 2017 Mon 31 Jul 2017- Fri 08 Dec 2017

16 weeks £5,360


10 weeks £3,450


10 weeks


10 weeks


10 weeks


16 weeks £5,520

Academic pathway start dates

Mon 25 Sep 2017 (3 term)

Mon 02 Oct 2017 (4 term)

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Note:

Prices are valid for all bookings confirmed and paid for after 01 January 2017 until further notice.

All tuition fees exclude accommodation*, text books, airport pick-up and social programme fees. In addition, academic pathway tuition fees exclude an enrolment fee of £150, charged upon confirmation. Visit www.intostudy.com for full information.

Full travel, health and medical insurance is mandatory for all INTO students and will be automatically be added to your course fees unless you show that suitable alternative cover has been provided. Visit www.intostudy.com for full information.

* If your course or study plan spans a vacation period, the accommodation must be paid for during the vacation period as well.

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