Academic English, Pre-Masters, and IELTS Courses
- Combined General and Academic English courses to prepare for study at a British university
- Suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates
- Courses from 4 to 36 weeks and short Intensive courses for IELTS
- Value afternoon classes – the same quality at lower prices
- Free university placement service
- Progress meetings with your teacher
General and Academic English
The course combines General English with Academic English, including reading and writing skills for academic study, summarising lectures, note-taking skills, debating techniques, carrying out research and presenting data. The course can include a 4 or 8 week IELTS Preparation module for those on longer courses.
Pre-Masters Programme
The course combines General English with Academic English with a One-to-One tutorial programme with one lesson of 50 minutes every week. This consists of a task based programme of research work and assignments in the students’ chosen subject, with feedback and help from your tutor. Students prepare for IELTS towards the end of their course. Please ask for the Pre-Masters Questionnaire and we will advise you if we can arrange a suitable course for you.
IELTS Preparation
This concentrated course provides thorough preparation for the examination: essay writing, fluent and accurate speaking, describing and interpreting graphs and charts and practice in the receptive skills of reading and listening. You can register for the examination at the school. Examinations are scheduled for the Saturday after the end of the course but places are subject to availability. We will assist you to make alternative arrangements if necessary.
Extra Academic English
This 4 or 8 week module enables you to gain the language skills needed for academic study, including summarising lectures, notetaking skills, debating techniques, carrying out research and presenting data.
One-to-One Tuition
Add two or more One-to-One lessons at reduced prices for completely individualised learning.
General and Academic English (22)
| Max Class Size |
15 |
| Lessons Per Week |
25 |
| CourseLength |
4-36 |
| Levels |
Intermediate and above |
| Course Length and Starting Date |
Every Monday |
| Timetable |
9.00-12.00 (General English) and 13.10-15.00 (Academic English) Monday to Friday.
As for Course 24 for the IELTS Preparation module |
Pre-Masters Programme (23)
| Max Class Size |
15 |
| Lessons Per Week |
26 |
| Course Length (Weeks) |
4-36 |
| Levels |
Intermediate and above |
| Course Length and Starting Date |
Every Monday |
| Timetable |
9.00-12.00 (General English) and 13.10-15.00 (Academic English) Monday to Friday, and One-to-One tutorial programme.
As for Course 24 for the IELTS Preparation module |
Intensive IELTS Preparation with Extra Academic English (24)
| Max Class Size |
15 |
| Lessons Per Week |
25 |
| Course Length (Weeks) |
4/8 |
| Levels |
Intermediate to achieve IELTS 4.5-5.
Upper intermediate to achieve IELTS 5.5 and over. |
| Course Length and Starting Date | 8 week course: January 3; March 5; May 8; July 2; August 28; October 22
4 week course: July 2; 30 |
| Timetable |
9.00-13.00 (IELTS Preparation)
14.00-14.50 (Extra Academic English)
Monday to Friday |
IELTS Preparation – Morning (25)
| Max Class Size |
15 |
| Lessons Per Week |
20 |
| Course Length (Weeks) |
4/8 |
| Levels |
Intermediate to achieve IELTS 4.5-5.
Upper intermediate to achieve IELTS 5.5 and over. |
| Course Length and Starting Date |
8 week course: January 3; February 28; May 8; July 4; August 30; October 24
4 week course: July 4; August 1 |
| Timetable |
9.00-13.00 Monday to Friday |
Value IELTS Preparation with Extra Academic English (26)
| Max Class Size |
15 |
| Lessons Per Week |
20 |
| Course Length (Weeks) |
8 |
| Levels |
Intermediate to achieve IELTS 4.5-5
Upper intermediate to achieve IELTS 5.5 and over. |
| Course Length and Starting Date | January 3; March 5; May 8; July 2; August 28; October 22 |
| Timetable |
14.00-14.50 (Extra Academic English) 15.00-18.00 (IELTS Preparation)
Monday to Friday |
General Notes
When Monday is a public holiday courses start on the following Tuesday: January 3; April 26; May 3, 31; August 30.
We also offer 15/lessons per week, IELTS Preparation only, 15.00-18.00, please ask for details.
Timetable: 1 lesson = 50 minutes
26 lessons = 21 hours 50 minutes' tuition
25 lessons = 21 hours' tuition
20 lessons = 16 hours 40 minutes' tuition
15 lessons = 12 hours 30 minutes' tuition
Minimum age: 16
University Placement Service
Frances King has a free University Placement Service. Services include:
- Course counselling
- Advice on entry requirements and procedures
- Visits to selected institutions
- Assistance with applications
- Preparation for interviews
Recently our students have been accepted by City University, UCL, Edinburgh University, St Andrews, London School of Economics, King’s College and University of Bath.