20, 24 or 30 Lessons per week
- 1 lesson = 45 mins
- 10 lessons = 7.5 hrs
- 20 lessons = 15 hrs
- 24 lessons = 18hrs
- 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 |
Studying at an English speaking university can open up a whole world of opportunities for your future. If you would like to embark on an undergraduate degree or post graduate course in an English speaking destination, EC's University Access Programme will provide you with the skills you need to achieve your goals and chosen degree.
The CourseYour English must be at the highest possible level if you want to study at an English speaking university. Without an advanced level of English, you will not achieve the results you are cable of. The minimum level for entry to this course is Upper-Intermediate. The minimum length of stay is 24 weeks.
Your choice of ExamsYou can choose to sit for a Cambridge ESOL exam, IELTS or TOEFL tests to ensure your time spent perfecting your English is qualified by an internationally recognised exam. Preparing for exams also provides you with goals to strive for and more experience taking tests in English under strict academic conditions.
Guaranteed University AdmissionIf you have valid academic qualifications and have successfully completed our University Access Programme, many of our partner universities or colleges offer guaranteed admission to their esteemed academic establishments.
Our Academic AdvisersOn your course you will assigned an academic adviser. Our academic advisers can assist you in choosing the correct university to achieve your academic goals. Through regular counselling sessions you will receive all the monitoring and feedback you need. They will also help you with the process of applying to university. Your adviser is committed your goal. So when in doubt, ask your adviser!
English for Academic PurposesYour course will be dedicated to preparing you for life in an English speaking university. You will improve your English to an Advanced level, whilst also learning all the techniques needed to succeed in an English speaking university.
The English for Academic Purposes course covers the following:- Academic writing
- Academic reading and critical thinking
- Vocabulary for academic purposes
- Grammar for academic purposes
- Academic listening and note taking
- Academic communication skills
University Access: Exam Choices
EC's Partner Universities
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EC Cape Town Partner University
Go back to English Courses
- Level: Upper Intermediate to Advanced (Advanced or Proficient level in USA)
- Minimum Duration: 24 Weeks
- Starts every Monday
- Lessons per week:
- 20 (not available in the USA)
- 24 (only available in the USA)
- 30 (available in all centres) per week
- Available at all EC schools
- 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.












