Improve your English
Improving your English If you need help improving your English there is a number of options available to you (including the International Study Centre, see overleaf).
English Language Courses Pre-sessional Courses 2011 The Centre for English Language Teaching (CELT) offers two presessional routes for students preparing to enter degree programmes at the University of Stirling: an eight-week pre-sessional course in July and August for students who need to raise their IELTS score to meet the language requirement associated with their degree programme, and a four-week pre-sessional course in August for students with unconditional offers for Stirling degree programmes. Please note: students must have met the IELTS requirement associated with entry to the eight-week pre-sessional before the course commences. Details of both courses are outlined below. Should you have any doubts regarding the appropriate course of study for you, please contact the International & Postgraduate Office for advice. Accommodation: On-campus accommodation should be booked along with your course. This comprises a single study bedroom with shared use of bathrooms and kitchens.
The Eight-week Pre-sessional Course 4 July to 26 August 2011 This course is for students with conditional offers from the University of Stirling who want to increase their IELTS score by 0.5 overall and in some skills without retaking the IELTS test. The course aims to improve students’ English language proficiency and study skills. Students will: practise understanding and taking notes from lectures; give presentations; hone seminar and discussion skills; write academic essays; learn academic referencing and compile bibliographies. Students will be assessed in listening, reading, writing and speaking. The timetable of classes is 9am to noon, Monday to Friday, and 1pm to 3pm, Mondays and Tuesdays. On Wednesdays, from 1pm to 4pm, students will attend one-to-one feedback sessions with their tutors. Tuition Fee: £2,800
The Four-week Pre-sessional Course 1 to 26 August 2011 This course is for students who have an unconditional offer from the University of Stirling. The course aims to improve students’ English language proficiency and study skills. Students will: practise understanding and taking notes from lectures; give presentations; hone seminar and discussion skills; write academic essays; learn academic referencing and compile bibliographies. The timetable of classes is 9am to noon, Monday to Friday and 1pm to 3pm, Mondays and Tuesdays. On Wednesdays from 1pm to 4pm, students will attend one-to-one feedback sessions with their tutors. Tuition Fee: £1,400 For an application form, and for 2012 dates, contact the International & Postgraduate Office. > International & Postgraduate Office Student Recruitment & Admissions Service international@stir.ac.uk +44 (0)1786 467046
For an application form, contact the International & Postgraduate Office.
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