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 programme, 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 programme at City, University of London should take Pre-sessional English instead. Academic English will not be accepted.
Ready to get your future on track? Study overseas with INTO in March or April and you can progress to university as early as September 2022.
Our six-month university pathway programs - designed for students with a higher level of English - will help you start your degree sooner.
You'll also save time and money with a shorter program - and applying for a Standard Visitor visa is easier.
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 10 hours of live virtual classroom lessons and 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)
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 programme. Please contact INTO Admissions for further information. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 20 June 2022 | 26 August 2022 |
1 Term
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GBP £4,430 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | Online |
| 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. |
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 programme. Please contact INTO Admissions for further information. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 26 September 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,550 |
| 9 January 2023 | 24 March 2023 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,550 |
| 11 April 2023 | 23 June 2023 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,550 |
| 26 June 2023 | 8 September 2023 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,550 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | Online |
| 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. |
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 programme. Please contact INTO Admissions for further information. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 20 June 2022 | 26 August 2022 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,430 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | Online |
| 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. |
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 programme. Please contact INTO Admissions for further information. |
Dates and prices
| Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
| 26 September 2022 | 9 December 2022 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,550 |
| 9 January 2023 | 24 March 2023 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,550 |
| 11 April 2023 | 23 June 2023 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,550 |
| 26 June 2023 | 8 September 2023 |
1 Term
View Term dates |
GBP £4,550 |
Class information
| Maximum class size (for English language teaching): | 18 |
| Course Delivery Method | Online |
| 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. |