20, 24 or 30 Lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 45 mins
- 20 lessons = 15 hrs
- 24 lessons = 18 hrs
- 30 lessons = 22.5hrs
| Destinations | Prices From | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| London |
€128 per week |
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| Cambridge |
€156 per week |
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| Brighton |
€156 per week |
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| Malta |
€120 per week |
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| Cape Town |
€125 per week |
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| Boston |
€176 per week |
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| San Diego |
€176 per week |
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| New York |
€196 per week |
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| San Francisco |
€176 per week |
Our Academic Year programme is for students who study at EC for 24 weeks or more.
Taking the time to seriously focus on your English will open up unlimited opportunities for you. Your English level will greatly improve, broadening your horizons and giving you an advantage in your chosen career or education. On a more personal level, spending time learning English abroad will give you incredible experiences. You will challenge yourself, become more independent and make lasting international friendships.
Course outline
StructureThe utmost level of monitoring, supervision, feedback and continuous assessment is provided through weekly tutorials, (credited) homework and progress and level tests.
Pathways to your futureUpon reaching Intermediate level, you will have the freedom to choose between business and academic pathways. Students can take a recognised exam, such as TOEFL or IELTS, as part of their course.
SupportEach EC centre has a special Academic Year Co-ordinator who is dedicated to serving your needs. You will meet your teacher for weekly tutorials and meet the Academic Year Co-ordinator regularly to ensure you are reaching your learning objectives.
Personal Language PortfolioWith the guidance of your teachers your personal language portfolio will provide you with a structured focus in order to maximise your progress during your Academic Year programme. Your needs, wants, the way you learn most effectively and records of your tests and assignments will be included in your portfolio.
Multi-DestinationDue to the uniform structure in our centres, you have the opportunity, when booked in advance, to study in more than one destination, with a minimum of 12 weeks at each EC centre.
Graduate with an EC qualificationAcademic Year 30 students will graduate with an EC Diploma.
Academic Year 20 students graduate with an EC Certificate of Merit.
- Weekly tutorials with your teacher
- Graded assessments through homework, level tests and progress tests
- Counselling and academic guidance with the Academic Year Co-ordinator
- Personal Language Portfolio including: an up-to-date report of your progress in English, records of your progress tests, a section detailing your needs, wants and the way you learn, and an area where you can record examples of your work
This course is suitable for:
- Students who are about to enter university or embark on a masters degree
- University graduates who wish to give themselves a clear advantage in the workplace and expand their career opportunities
- Students wanting to take a worthwhile sabbatical learning English before continuing their education or career
Academic Pathways Chart
Key:
FCE: First Certificate of English
CAE: Certificate of Advanced English
EAP: English for Academic Purposes
IELTS: International English Language Testing System
TOEFL: Test of English as a Foreign Language
iBT: internet Based Test
BEC: Business English Certificate
P & M: Participation & Motivation
- Available at all EC schools
- Starts every Monday
- Lessons per week:
- 20 (not available in USA)
- 24 (only available in the USA)
- 30 (available in all centres) per week
- Maximum in Class:
- London, Brighton & Malta: 12
- Cambridge: 12 (14 in high season)
- Cape Town & San Diego: 10
- Boston, San Francisco & New York: 14
* Please note: These prices represent our cheapest options. To help you with comparisons, we have converted all prices into one currency using the following conversion rates, correct as of October 2008: (€1 = £0.9002 = $1.4505). Rates may have changed and your bank may use a different rate. We are not responsible for these changes.
