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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.

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.

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 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.

Global Gap Year
This Global Gap Year unique programme from European School of Economics allows you to study, travel, and discover yourself within the framework of an international, multi-campus institution with centres London, Madrid, Milan, Florence, Rome, Paris and Genoa.

Russian
The aim of Russian course from University of Southampton is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest.

Mandarin Chinese
The aim of Mandarin Chinese course from University of Southampton is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest.

Italian
The aim of every Italian language course at the University of Southampton is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest.

Understanding Language - Learning and Teaching
An introduction to some key concepts in the effective teaching and learning of languages. The Understanding Language - Learning and Teaching programme is offered at the University of Southampton.

English Language and Culture Programme
This English Language and Culture programme from Niagara College combines language learning with cultural exploration through interactive classes, excursions, and social activities—helping you build confidence in real-life communication.

A Beginners' Guide to Writing in English for University Study
Within this A Beginners' Guide to Writing in English for University Study Certificate from the University of Reading you'll learn how to use English for study at university or college and develop your writing skills, vocabulary and grammar.

English For Academic Purposes
If you already have an offer to start a degree at the University of Derby, this course will give you an IELTS equivalent which will allow you to progress to the University of Derby programmes. University of Derby offers the English For Academic Purposes programme.

English Language Bridging
The English Language Bridging course from Curtin University helps improve your English speaking, listening, writing and reading skills. This course will help prepare you to succeed in your studies and you’ll find the English skills you learn useful for studying and living in Australia.

GAS-English for Academic Purposes
On the GAS-English for Academic Purposes Certificate (Program #478) from Mohawk College learn and gain confidence in academic English language skills in a Canadian college environment. Complete Semester 3 to meet Language Proficiency Requirements for post-secondary college programs.

Pre-English Boost and English Boost Program
The Pre-English Boost and English Boost Program from the Toronto Metropolitan University English Language Institute (ELI) is an intensive programme teaching in-depth English proficiency in an accelerated time frame.

Academic courses
Dalhousie University's Academic courses offers programmes for academic credit that you can apply to your university studies.

Languages
If you are interested in learning or developing further skills in languages and would like to develop cultural competencies in these areas, the University of Canterbury's Languages diploma could be for you.

English For Academic Preparation
Niagara College's intensive English For Academic Preparation (EAP) degree is a high-quality, comprehensive program designed to help you build confidence and master the English language skills needed to thrive in college, university, or the workplace.

Greek
The aim of Greek course from University of Southampton is to enable you to communicate in your target language (TL) at that particular level and in your particular area of interest.

Direct Entry Program
In the Direct Entry Programme at Griffith University you will build your English language skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.