Pre-Masters Programme

• High-quality programmes personalized to your needs
• Task-based teaching in your subject area
• Regular tutorials with senior academic staff
• Thorough preparation for your post-graduate degree
• In-depth advice on courses and applications

What is the Pre-Masters Programme?
This programme is designed for graduates who need to improve their level of English and their ability to study in English before starting a postgraduate degree. We can offer a wide range of subjects including Art and Design, Law, Media and Film Studies, Social Sciences, Economics, Marketing, Education and many others.

Course Modules

• General and Academic English and preparation for IELTS in multi-national groups of up to 15 students
• One-to-One tutorial programme designed in consultation with the Course Director with one session of 50 minutes every 2 weeks. This consists of a task-based programme of research work and assignments in the students`chosen subject, with feedback and help from your tutor. The tutorial also provides anvopportunity to carry out remedial work and target individual needs.
• IT optionv - for students present from january to july, there is an IT training option on Friday afternoons. We offer word processing, PowerPoint, spreadsheets, graphs, integration and presenting a document.

Semester and Academic Year Courses

• Flexibility and variety in your programme of study
• Personal study programme drawn up at the start of your course
• Opportunity to take Cambridge, IELTS, TOEFL or TOEIC examinations
• Continuous progress ensured by regular personal tutorials, assessment and support

What are Semester and Academic Year Courses?
They are flexible programmes suitable for students between school and university or work and those intending to go on to a British university. Choose from 28 or 36 week courses and 20 or 25 lessons per week.

Course Modules
You can choose some or all of the options below:

• General English: development of language and communication skills
• Extra Conversation: focus on oral fluency and self-expression
• Social English: learn the language useful for everyday social, study or work life
• Business English: English as an international language at work
• Academic English: acquire the language skills for academic study
• Cambridge Examinations: First Certificate, Advanced or Proficiency
• IELTS or TOEFL Preparation: English for entry to an English-speaking university

COURSE FACTS

Course 33:
Pre-Masters Programme
Maximum class-size: 15
Lessons per week: 20, plus One-to-One lessons
Timetable:
9.00-13.00 or 9.00-12.00 and 14.00-15.00 and a One-to-One tutorial programme
Course length: 12, 24 or 36 weeks
Levels:
12 weeks IELTS 6 or equivalent
24 weeks IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
36 weeks IELTS 5 or equivalent
Starting dates 2007:
12 weeks: February 5; Aprily 2; June 4; August 6; October 1;November 26
24 weeks: January 8; March 12; May 14; July 9; September 3; October 29
36 weeks: February 19;April 16; June 11; August 6; October 8
Starting dates 2008:
12 weeks: February 11; April 7; June 9; August 11; October 6
24 weeks: January 14; March 17; May 19; July 14; September 8; November 3
36 weeks: February 25; April 21; June 16; August 11; October 13

Semester and Academic Year Courses

Course 8:
Intensive Semester/Academic Year
Maximum class size: 15
Lessons per week: 25
Timetable:
9.00-12.00 and 13.00-15.00
Monday to Friday
Course length: 28* or 36** weeks
Levels: Elementary and above
Starting dates: Every month

Course 9:
Semester/Academic Year
Maximum class size: 15
Lessons per week: 20
Timetable:
9.00-13.00
Monday to Friday
Course length: 28* or 36** weeks
Levels: Elementary and above
Starting dates: Every month

General Notes
Pre-Masters
Eligibility: Applicants for the Pre-Masters Programme should have a first degree
Timetable: 1 lesson=50 minutes. 25 lessons=21 hours tuition, 20 lessons=17 hours tuition
Minimum age: Pre-Masters Programme: 21 Semester and Academic Year Courses
Please choose Course 8 if you want to study Social or Business English during your course.

* - 24 weeks` tuition and 4 weeks`holiday
** - 30 weeks` tuition and 6 weeks`holiday

UNIVERSITY PLACEMENT SERVICE
The Frances King University Placement Service will help find the best university for you. Services include:

• Course counselling
• A comprehensive library of reference materials and prospectuses
• Advice on entry requirements and procedures
• University fairs at the school
• Assistance with applications
• Preparation for interviews

University Validation

The Foundation Programme is validated by the University of Roehampton. The certificates that students receive will indicate our partnership with the university and this will help you secure a place at the university of your choice.
Our partnership with the University of Roehampton assures the quality of our course and means that top British universities will accept our qualification.
We are able to offer personalised and unbiased advice on the course most suitable for you.  The following universities are among those who welcome applications from successful candidates:

• Buckingham University 
• City University, London
• Essex University
• University of East London
• Nottingham Trent University
• University of Westminster
• University of Liverpool
• Royal Holloway, University of London
• Queen Mary, University of London
• University of East Anglia
• University of Newcastle
• Middlesex University
• Kingston University

Recently our students have also been accepted by ULC, Manchester University, Edinburgh University, Southampton University, St.Andrews, London School of Economics, King`s College and the University of the Arts.

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