What the course leads to
What courses can I do after this?
On completion of this course you could progress onto either a Pre-Sessional course at a University, FE or Higher Education.
In order to be accepted onto these courses, you need to take the appropriate examination and International students have a choice of internationally recognised General and Academic English examinations: the most popular with our students is IELTS. If you wish to take an IELTS test, please go to http://www.ielts.org for fees and other important information concerning studying in the UK.
What do I need to apply
To do this course you should have...
For this course you must be aged 16 years or older.
When you apply for the course you will asked to give the college evidence of an IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent. If you cannot do this, you will need to complete a short English language test, which will determine whether you have the correct level of English for this course.
Course costs
Costs
The fees for the course are £130 per week plus a one-off fee of £35 for study materials.
Please see our international website for further information.
International Fees
The fees for the course are £130 per week plus a one-off fee of £35 for study materials.
Please see our international website for further information.
Course content
Course Content
Online Academic IELTS preparation course classes cover listening, reading, writing and speaking exam skills. There will also be attention given to grammar and vocabulary practice.
In addition to the content specific to exam skills, the course may also include:
- multi-media learning: texts, video, interactive exercises
- study skills that will help you continue to learn at universities or colleges
- pronunciation skills
- academic English
- oral presentation skills which will help if you go on to study at university
In your online lessons you will be asked to be active and participate in a variety of activities (e.g. skills practice, vocabulary exercises, pair and group work, communication, self and peer correction, oral presentations and exam preparation). It is important that you ask questions when you do not understand an idea that is brought up in class. You will also be able to give feedback on your classes and tell us if you want additional topics or activities.
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More about the course
The fees for the course are £130 per week plus one-off fee of £35 for study materials.
For more details please contact International Office +44 1202 205161, by email: international@bpc.ac.uk