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English as a Foreign Language + IELTS Preparation Course

Exclusively designed for individuals aiming at university education / professional training and a career in the UK or abroad

» Key features

The course

is suitable for international and EU students who need to improve their overall level of general English and prepare for the IELTS exam.
improves students’ levels of English substantially across all the language skills: academic writing, speaking in seminars and giving presentations, listening to lectures, and reading a wide range of academic texts.
enables students to become familiarized with the academic culture and conventions of the UK higher education system
offers flexibility in when and where you take the exam.
helps students with a lower level of English to achieve their academic and professional goals by providing a high level of fluency and expression in the English language.
is designed for flexibility which allows students to choose the length of time they need to adapt to their new living and study environment. It combines intensive language tuition with teaching in the subject area they would like to study at the College.

» Who is this course for?

The course is aimed at all international and EU students who

have not passed IELTS with the required score or
have not achieved their qualification(s) through English Language as a medium of instruction or
are planning to go to a British university or
are hoping to gain professional qualifications or
want to improve English Language to work and study in the UK

» What will be covered in the course?

The course

covers practice, including hints and techniques, of each of the four sections of the test: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking
includes IELTS preparation classes, listening and note-taking, conversation classes as well as speaking in seminars and giving presentations, reading and writing skills, and additional essential components such as grammar and vocabulary and language structures.
includes focused vocabulary and grammar development lessons
includes structured writing skills tasks which build students’ confidence in their study and research skills, and develop their independent learning strategies. Students benefit from a personal tutorial system which focuses on individual needs.
offers an orientation for research, the development of academic writing and presentation skills and dissertation writing, through stimulating lectures and workshops.

» Admission Requirements

Applicants should be committed and must be able to study independently

» Attendance

The attendance of the course is a compulsory requirement of a minimum of 80% of the course. The course is delivered 16-22 hours a week in the form of classes, seminars, workshops, visits and one-to-one tutorials.

Assessment is by coursework (40%): a 2,000-word researched essay and oral presentation; and by final examinations (60%): unseen essay examination, listening and note-taking examination (based on an academic lecture), and reading skills examination, all taking place in the final week of the term.

» Self-study

It is expected to do about 10 hours of self-study per week

Applicants who do not have an IELTS or TOEFL score can take the College’s English Language Test in order to meet the entry requirements of the course.

» Duration & Intake

Full-time / Part-time. Flexible arrangements are allowed students to join the course anytime during the academic year. Please contact the college for more details.

» On completion,

Students could take an exam at a local IELTS centre at an additional fee charged by the IELTS exam centre. The College will provide all help and support needed for registration.

Students who wish to join Staffordshire University’s PG Diploma / MBA programmes will be assessed by staff from Birmingham College / Staffordshire University after completion of the programme. Students do not require taking IELTS to enrol on PG Diploma/MBA course if the required level of English is met.

» Award / qualification after completion

Birmingham College will award “Diploma in English as a Foreign Language + IELTS Preparation” to students upon successful completion of the course

» Fees (does not include IELTS exam fees)

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