Summer English Course for International University Students

United Kingdom, , London

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UCL

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Requirements

Essay

English Test

English Test B2

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Aug 07 — Aug 25

1775 GBP

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Summer English Course for International University Students

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Key Facts

The Summer English Course is for international university students who want to improve their English language skills at a global top 10 university (QS World Rankings) while experiencing the social and cultural highlights of London.

Interest Areas:

English as a second language

Language

Pre-college

Grade:

High school grad

gap year

College 1st year/freshman

Other features:

Non-credit

Residential

Commuter

Accepts International Students

Final project

Academics

This 3-week course is taught on UCL's central London campus by UCL teaching staff.
The course aims to improve your English language skills in the key areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing, through task-based activities, placing an emphasis on improving communicative abilities.

Format

Academic
Classes are taught in small groups with an average of 14 students per class.
Teaching takes place from Monday to Friday, with morning classes covering:

English language lessons
Visit preparation
Research project
Presentation skills
Report writing

You will have an average of 15 study hours per week (a UCL study hour is 50 minutes).

Afternoon visits make up the remainder of the contact hours.
Guided visits to places of significant cultural importance around London take place two to three afternoons a week. You will be prepared for all visits during preparation classes.

On afternoons when there are no visits or lectures as part of the course, you may wish to visit suggested places of cultural interest or spend time on personal study using the many facilities available on the UCL campus. This time is yours and you can decide how you wish to spend it.

Accommodation
Accommodation in UCL or University of London student residences is normally available, including limited single rooms in Schafer House. The rooms are arranged in flats of up to 5 bedrooms, sharing a kitchen/dining room and a shower room with toilet.
Once we have confirmed you are suitable for the course, we will be in touch via email with details on how you can accept your offer and apply for accommodation.

Program Details

Your learning
The activities on the course include in-class tasks, an academic research project conducted both in class and outside the university, and a series of visits to places of significant cultural importance around London, such as Tate Britain Art Gallery and the London Transport Museum. All visits are supported by preparation classes.

Students will also have the opportunity to attend academic lectures, which will be followed by class discussions on the topics.

Homework
You will be expected to be prepared for the discussion skills class on the day after each visit. In addition, you will need to work outside the classroom on a research project and prepare for your final presentation and report.

There will be many opportunities for you to practise and develop your English language skills and you can decide how much time you wish to spend on these extra activities each week.

Certificate of Completion
You will receive a Summer English Course for International University Students Certificate (providing there has been a minimum attendance of 80% on the course). A short report on your progress on the course will also be provided.

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Eligibility

You will be:
1 - a university student (or just about to start university)
2 - aged 18 years or above
3 - a non-native English speaker, eager to develop your English language skills by exploring the rich diversity of London.
Students on the course normally have levels of English in the ranges shown below.
IELTS 5.0 to 7.5
TOEFL IBT 45 to 109
TOEIC 600 to 800
Cambridge PET to CAE
The College English Test (CET) CET4: 425 to 670
CET6: 400 to 650
Eiken Grade 2 or above
This course is not for suitable for beginners or elementary students. You will probably have studied English for several years at school, and may be studying English as part of your university degree.

Application Components

Essay

English Test

English Test B2

Online Application From

The application form asks for details about your study of English and current university course. You will also be asked to explain in at least 250 words, why you have applied for this course and what you hope to achieve from your time at UCL. This short writing exercise helps us assess your level of English and ensures you are placed in a class at the appropriate level.
If you already have an IELTS, TOEFL or other English language qualification, please indicate this in your application. If you do not have a formal English language qualification, we encourage you to apply and may ask you to complete a short written test as part of the application process.
At the start the course you will be tested and placed in a class according to your level of English.

Once your application has been considered, we will let you (and your university, if necessary) know about your offer of a place on the course.
If your application is successful, we will email you an offer of a place on the course, providing information about how to apply for accommodation and pay the course fees.

Deadline

There is no application deadline; applications will close as soon as the course is full. You are advised to apply as early as possible to secure your place.

Tuition & Aid

Single Session

Aug 07 - Aug 25

3 weeks

Commuter

1775 GBP

Fees and expenses
Course fees include the costs of all course tuition, including course materials and entry fees for trips which are part of the course. Students are responsible for travel costs for the visits - included in additional costs below.

Additional costs
In addition to paying your tuition fees, you will also need to consider how you are going to meet your living costs while you are studying. Funds will be required to cover the costs of your accommodation, food and travel, as well as other costs associated with your studies, such as books, and everyday life, such as clothes and entertainment.
Estimates of how much money you will need may vary considerably, as the lifestyles and circumstances of individual students differ.

Accommodation
The usual cost of accommodation is between £1,000 and £1,500 for the duration of the course (20 nights).