University Preparation Course Mini Group

Mini Group

The University Preparation Course is ideal for students planning to study at a British or international university. The course combines consolidation of English language skills with intensive Mini Group sessions (Max 8 students), which take place twice a week. You receive the benefit of participating in General English group classes, building your communication skills, as well as receiving tailored tuition from an experienced teacher in your Mini Group classes.

The Mini Group classes include a complete 'Needs Analysis' and a programme of work, agreed on by your teacher and the students, so that study aims can be achieved within a realistic timeframe. The focus of these classes varies depending on the needs of the students.

Typical areas may be:

• Targeting weaknesses in the English Language
• Skills work, consolidation from General English classes
• Academic writing
• Academic reading and Critical Thinking Skills
• Vocabulary for academic purposes
• Grammar for academic purposes
• Academic listening
• Academic communication Skills
• Note Taking Skills
• Understanding Referencing & Citations
• Essay Writing Skills
• Assistance writing personal Statements
• University application process assistance
• General preparation for life at university

 

Key facts

• IELTS Band 5+ 
• ‘Needs Analysis’
• multi-national classes
• end of course certificate with hours of study and final level (Minimum attendance 80%)

 

 

 Term Dates 2010

Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	Term 4
04/01/2010	15/03/2010	14/06/2010	13/09/2010
to	to	to	to
12/03/2010	11/06/2010	10/09/2010	17/12/2010
(10 weeks)	(13 weeks)	(13 weeks)	(14 weeks)

 

The school is closed on public/bank holidays. You do not get any refund if there is a bank holiday during your course.