Online Academic English at City, University of London

This specially designed online Academic English course offers a convenient route to reaching your required English language level for entry to an INTO City preparation program, or further academic study elsewhere. With a blend of live classroom learning and interactive online materials, you get the same standards and quality of teaching as the campus-based course, but in the comfort of your own home.

If you're looking to study on campus at INTO City, University of London, find out more about our campus-based Academic English course.

Please note that students needing to improve their English language before entering a degree program at City, University of London should take Pre-sessional English instead. Academic English will not be accepted.

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Course features

  • As a highly engaged and hard-working student, you can expect to make progress of between 0.5 and 1.0 IELTS point per term through this intensive online course.
  • 25 learning hours a week, with a minimum of 10 hours of live virtual classroom lessons and up to 15 hours of pre-recorded lectures and online interactive materials.
  • No visa or UKVI IELTS needed to enrol, other language English language qualifications accepted including Duolingo and Password.

You will:

  • develop your reading, writing, speaking and listening skills, and learn to communicate effectively in English
  • grow your vocabulary through discussion on current affairs
  • study real-world subjects to make learning come alive
  • learn to express your opinions and challenge the ideas of others
  • learn how to give presentations and write academic essays
  • access dedicated teaching and online resources through a virtual learning environment (VLE)
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Intensive preparation to help you improve your English language level in 10 weeks. Each course is a minimum of 10 teaching weeks, which may spread over 11 calendar weeks to include induction and reading days.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

From IELTS 4.0

Age requirements: 16 years and above

You must also meet the minimum age requirements for your chosen academic program. Please contact INTO Admissions for further information.


Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Fees
26 June 2023 8 September 2023 1 Term
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GBP £4,550

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 16
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

Live classrooms delivered between 8:30am-1:00pm BST*

*For students in the Western Hemisphere, separate arrangements will be made on a case-by-case basis to arrange alternative delivery of these classes.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.
Intensive preparation to help you improve your English language level in 10 weeks. Each course is a minimum of 10 teaching weeks, which may spread over 11 calendar weeks to include induction and reading days.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

From IELTS 4.0

Age requirements: 16 years and above

You must also meet the minimum age requirements for your chosen academic program. Please contact INTO Admissions for further information.


Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Fees
2 October 2023 8 December 2023 1 Term
View Term dates
GBP £4,800
8 January 2024 15 March 2024 1 Term
View Term dates
GBP £4,800
2 April 2024 7 June 2024 1 Term
View Term dates
GBP £4,800
17 June 2024 30 August 2024 1 Term
View Term dates
GBP £4,800

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 16
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

Live classrooms delivered between 8:30am-1:00pm BST*

*For students in the Western Hemisphere, separate arrangements will be made on a case-by-case basis to arrange alternative delivery of these classes.

Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

From IELTS 4.0

Age requirements: 16 years and above

You must also meet the minimum age requirements for your chosen academic program. Please contact INTO Admissions for further information.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Fees
26 June 2023 8 September 2023 1 Term
View Term dates
GBP £4,550

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 16
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

Live classrooms delivered between 8:30am-1:00pm BST*

*For students in the Western Hemisphere, separate arrangements will be made on a case-by-case basis to arrange alternative delivery of these classes.

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:
Please select your course delivery method with the toggle below.

How do I qualify?

English language requirements:

From IELTS 4.0

Age requirements: 16 years and above

You must also meet the minimum age requirements for your chosen academic program. Please contact INTO Admissions for further information.

Dates and prices

Start date End date Course length Fees
2 October 2023 8 December 2023 1 Term
View Term dates
GBP £4,800
8 January 2024 15 March 2024 1 Term
View Term dates
GBP £4,800
2 April 2024 7 June 2024 1 Term
View Term dates
GBP £4,800
17 June 2024 30 August 2024 1 Term
View Term dates
GBP £4,800

Class information

Maximum class size (for English language teaching): 16
Course Delivery Method On-Campus
Class duration:

Live classrooms delivered between 8:30am-1:00pm BST*

*For students in the Western Hemisphere, separate arrangements will be made on a case-by-case basis to arrange alternative delivery of these classes.

Where will it take me?

This course leads to the following degrees:
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