Skill 01
Academic reading
Skim, scan, synthesise journal-length texts.
For university · Academic English
English ready for the lecture hall .
Academic writing, lectures, research, citations and seminar speaking — calibrated for UK, US and UAE university entry. 12–24 weeks.
CEFRB1 → C2
- Duration12 — 24 weeks
- Per week9 hrs / week
- CEFR levelsB1 → C2
- StartsSept · Jan · Apr
- Class sizeMax 10 students
What you'll walk away with
Real outcomes. Not promises.
Outcome 01
+1
CEFR level
Average gain per 12-week block
Outcome 02
5,000+
Academic words
Coxhead AWL coverage
Outcome 03
Band 7+
IELTS target
Most students hit Band 7 by week 18
Inside the course
Six skills. Drilled until reflex.
Skill 02
Essay writing
Thesis, structure, citation, argument.
Skill 03
Seminars & lectures
Listen for argument, ask sharp questions.
Skill 04
Research papers
Find, evaluate and cite primary sources.
Skill 05
Tutorial discussions
Defend a position; disagree with grace.
Skill 06
University register
Formality, hedging, academic voice.
Skill 01
Academic reading
Skim, scan, synthesise journal-length texts.
Skill 02
Essay writing
Thesis, structure, citation, argument.
Skill 03
Seminars & lectures
Listen for argument, ask sharp questions.
Skill 04
Research papers
Find, evaluate and cite primary sources.
Skill 05
Tutorial discussions
Defend a position; disagree with grace.
Skill 06
University register
Formality, hedging, academic voice.
The curriculum
Three phases. Built to ladder.
Tap a phase to see exactly what you'll cover. Every phase builds on the last — no random topic-of-the-week.
Academic Word List coverage
Note-taking from lectures
Paragraph + essay structure
Citation: Harvard / APA / Chicago
CEFR alignment
Where this course takes you
A1Beginner
A2Elementary
B1Intermediate
B2Upper-Int.
C1Advanced
C2Proficient
You start at B1 or anywhere in between, and progress to C2 by the end of the programme. We re-test your CEFR level every 4–8 weeks so the gain is measurable, not assumed.
Your trainer
“University doesn't grade your English. It grades your argument. We teach you the argument first, then the English that carries it.”
Aisha K.
DELTA · MA Applied Linguistics · 9 years EAP
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Common questions
Still unsure?
Quick answers to the questions Academic English students ask before they enrol.
Will this get me into a UK or US university?
Yes — the Foundation Year and Pathways tracks are designed for direct entry. We have conditional-offer partnerships with several UK and US universities; talk to an advisor about which ones suit your goal.How does this differ from IELTS Preparation?
IELTS Prep is about passing one test in a few weeks. Academic English builds the underlying ability to function at university — so IELTS becomes a side-effect, not the focus.Can I switch to IELTS Prep mid-course?
Yes. If you've hit your CEFR target early, we can pivot the last 4–6 weeks into pure IELTS strategy. We do this regularly.