Loughborough College

This is an intensive course for those students wishing to progress to further study at the college or universities and for students needing to improve their level of English for professional purposes. Students can enrol for a minimum of 4 weeks. This course starts at the beginning of July each year and finishes at the end of August. At the end of the course students will be assessed in all four skills, reading, writing, listening and speaking and receive a college certificate confirming their level of achievement. There is strong emphasis on grammar, pronunciation, speaking and listening. All students will also have the opportunity to join Loughborough University summer social and sporting programme plus an additional half day visit each week. Summary of programme; - 25 hours tuition each week in class sizes of 15-18 - taught by qualified and experienced teachers - IELTS preparation - social activities - half day visit

Full-Time Academic English courses - enrolment each Monday during term time (September to June) These courses are innovative, flexible and taught at four levels, lower intermediate, intermediate, upper intermediate and advanced. Students develop their Academic and General English skills in preparation for further study at either Loughborough College or university. Lessons are delivered through topics and project work in a communicative style. Students are prepared for the following English examinations IELTS, Trinity, ESOL. All students have an initial assessment and induction in preparation for their studies and are taught in class sizes of 15-18 students. Emphasis is placed on: • Becoming fluent and accurate in English • Developing academic and study skills • Communicating effectively • Achieving goals Progress Tutors will support and advise students throughout their studies. Individual and group tutorials, self-study and homework prepare students for their future at university. Entry requirements: Students must be 16 years of age and have an pre-intermediate level of English and good end of school grades for progression to further study at the college or university.