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.
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)
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |