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English Foundation Program
Gain the proficiency and confidence you need to thrive in an English-speaking academic and business environment. Activate your learning through academic writing, communication and critical thinking exercises, all tailored to prepare you for your chosen degree at EU with the English Foundation Program from EU Business School.

ESL Foundation Program
This ESL Foundation Programme from the Toronto Metropolitan University English Language Institute (ELI) teaches in-depth English proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

English Foundation Program
The English Foundation Program from EU Business School is not a prerequisite for an EU degree. However, EU is an English-speaking business school and all classes, assignments, exams, lectures and final dissertations are carried out in English.

Intensive English Programme
Are you interested in studying an undergraduate degree at North Central but need to study English beforehand? Do you want to study English intensively to meet academic or professional goals? If you answered yes to either question, the Intensive English Programme from North Central College could be a great fit for you.

English Foundation Program
The English Foundation Program from EU Business School is not a prerequisite for an EU degree is a one-term course spanning eight to ten weeks* with start dates in October, February, June and August.

English Boost
This English Boost Language Course from the Toronto Metropolitan University, English Language Institute (ELI) is an intensive programme teaching in-depth English proficiency in an accelerated time frame.

Biblical Studies and Ministry - USA
Want to better understand faith and religion, sharpen your Bible studies skills and bring scripture to life? Take the next step in your professional or personal development with online Biblical Studies and Ministry - USA course from International Career Institute (ICI) - USA.

Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry - UK
Want to better understand faith and religion, sharpen your Bible studies skills and bring scripture to life? Take the next step in your professional or personal development with our online Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry - UK course from International Career Institute (ICI) - UK.

Excel Programme
Are you on a visa and want to work on your advanced English skills? Do you almost have the score for ‘direct’ admission, but are missing it by a few points? If you answer yes to these questions, the Excel Programme from North Central College could be a great option for you! In this programme, you start your degree while refining your academic English skills in your first semester at North Central.

Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry
Want to better understand faith and religion, sharpen your Bible studies skills and bring scripture to life? Take the next step in your professional or personal development with our online Biblical Studies and Christian Ministry course from International Career Institute (ICI).

English Foundation Program
The English Foundation Program from EU Business School is not a prerequisite for an EU degree. However, EU is an English-speaking business school and all classes, assignments, exams, lectures and final dissertations are carried out in English.

English as an Additional Language (EAL, ESL) – REAL Certificate
This English as an Additional Language (EAL, ESL) – REAL Certificate, Language Course from Westcliff University is an intensive English program (IEP) that acknowledges and celebrates the previous existence of home languages, cultures, and multilingualism, while actively engaging students in the learning process.

Language and the Mind - An Introduction to Psycholinguistics
The Language and the Mind - An Introduction to Psycholinguistics course from UCL Summer School is an introduction to Psycholinguistics, an interdisciplinary field of study which aims to understand how humans learn, represent, comprehend and produce language.

English for Academic Purposes
Dalhousie University's English for Academic Purposes course is a full-time programme that will help you improve your English for university study. It is designed for students who want to study at the undergraduate or graduate level.

Ancient Ideas in the Modern World
The Ancient Ideas in the Modern World course from UCL Summer School is an exploration of the history of Greek and Roman ideas, which formed the modern world.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
The English for Academic Purposes (EAP) from St. Clair College is an intensive, full-time academic pathway programme.

Creative Writing
The Creative Writing course from UCL Summer School invites you to explore and experiment with your creative writing strengths and preferences. This course is offered in two sessions: Session One: Monday 29 June – Friday 17 July 2026. Session Two: Monday 20 July – Friday 7 August 2026

Literary London
The Literary London course from UCL Summer School introduces you to the life and literature of London from the 18th century to the present.

English Language Skills for Academic Purposes
The English Language Skills for Academic Purposes course from UCL Summer School will cover linguistic structures (a variety of styles and registers from a range of academic authentic material). Various transferable skills will also be developed. This course is offered in two sessions: Session One: Monday 29 June – Friday 17 July 2026. Session Two: Monday 20 July – Friday 7 August 2026

Languages
If you are interested in languages and are studying an alternative degree programme at the University of Canterbury, you can do a course or two in your language of choice per year with this Languages certificate.