Academic English Plus

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Lessons per week:
30
Hours per week:
22.5 Hours + 2 x 1to1 lessons per month
Lesson length:
45 mins (6 lessons per day)
Level:
A0 Beginner - C1 Advanced
Course Day:
Open enrolment-any Monday
Minimum Age:
16
Accommodation:
Homestay / Residence option available

Programme Summary

Placement test with feedback and an Individual Learner Plan
Intensive (22.5 hours per week) General English with mentoring and study skills support
Regular tutorials and progress checks
Advice on the best time to transition to IELTS classes
High-quality IELTS preparation course with tutorial support
Assistance with IELTS exam bookings
Support with university applications
Flexible booking options depending on students’ needs - Fortnightly 1 to 1 lessons.

Why Choose Academic English Plus Course?

Intensive English, IELTS Preparation, and University Support

Take your English to the next level with our new Academic English Plus programme — a comprehensive long-term course designed for students who are serious about improving their academic communication skills and preparing for future study opportunities.

This intensive programme runs for 20 weeks or more and combines 30 group lessons per week (22.5 hours) with one private one-to-one lesson each week, giving students both collaborative classroom learning and personalised support.

Academic English Plus is ideal for students who first need to strengthen their General English skills before progressing to IELTS preparation, as well as for learners who are already ready to begin IELTS study immediately.

Students will develop key academic skills including academic writing, reading, listening, speaking, critical thinking, presentation techniques, and study skills. The combination of intensive group study and personalised one-to-one support helps learners progress confidently and effectively toward their goals.

Whether you are preparing for university study, planning to study abroad, or aiming to improve your English for academic and professional success, Academic English Plus offers expert guidance and continuous support every step of the way.

Example Course Programme

Monday.
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
frıday
09:30
11.00
Writing Task 2:
planning
Writing Task 2:
body paragraph
Writing Task 2:
introduction
Writing Task 1:
Graphs
Writing Task 1:
Tables
11:15
12:45
Reading : Multiple choice
Reading :
True, false, not
given
Listening Sections 1 & 2
Listening
Section 4
Listening test,
vocabulary
building
09:30
11.00
11:15
12:45
Monday.
Vocabulary building: Verbs and adverbs; Ways of learning vocabulary
Adjectivesin in stories; Reading example stories
tuesday
Listening: Past lives, was / were; Speaking about childhood
Reading and listening: facts about the world
wednesday
Past simple: regular and irregular verbs; Speaking about others’ lives
Past simple negative forms;
Create a list of
true and false
facts
thursday
Reading: life stories; Speaking about own life
Past simple questions; Speaking: İnterviews
frıday
Review and test; Writing about a past event
Review and test; Telling a story

Prices Per Week

Birmingham
Bristol
Cambridge*
Colchester
Portsmouth
1- 4 Weeks
£ 260
£ 260
£ 260/£330
£ 320
£ 280
5- 11 Weeks
£ 250
£ 250
£ 250/£320
£ 310
£ 270
12- 21 Weeks
£ 240
£ 240
£ 240
£ 300
£ 260
22+ Weeks
£ 230
£ 230
£ 230
£ 290
£ 250

*Cambridge shows low season & high season pricing
*Please note – ILC Schools are closed for 2026 public holidays on 03 Apr, 06 Apr,  04 May, 25 May, 31 Aug, Dec 25 – Jan 04

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