University Foundation Programme
2011
| Lessons per week: | Variable |
|---|---|
| Lesson times: | 45 minutes |
| Class size max: | 12 students |
| Course length: | 24 weeks (Exam Preparation + University Foundation Course) |
| Start dates: | 03 Jan - 04 Jun |
| Levels: | Intermediate (CEF B1) + |
Students follow IELTS and ABE certificate exam preparation lessons. The topics covered for the ABE certificate are Introduction to Business, Introduction to Business Communication, Quantitative Methods and Introduction to Accounting. Students who successfully complete the IELTS and ABE exams will be eligible for entry to the University of Malta and institutions in countries including the USA and UK.
University placement service
This service is free of charge for students on our University Preparation courses.
- Conditional ‘Letters of Acceptance’ from partner institutions
- Personalised consultation to help you choose an institution that meets your study goals
- Assistance with the application and acceptance process
- Fast and efficient turnaround of applications
- Multiple applications to a variety of university programmes
- Site visits to partner institutions during the application process
- Ongoing guidance and support.
Sample timetable
| 2011 | MONDAY | TUESDAY | WEDNESDAY | THURSDAY | FRIDAY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09.00 – 10.30 | Grammar & Parts of Speech, Macro-skills | Grammar & Parts of Speech, Macro-skills | Grammar & Parts of Speech, Macro-skills | Grammar & Parts of Speech, Macro-skills | Grammar & Parts of Speech, Macro-skills |
| 10.30 – 11.00 | Break | Break | Break | Break | Break |
| 11.00 – 12.30 | Analysing skills, Text Organisation, Academic writing | Textbook navigation, Seminars, Academic discourse | Cohesion, Communicative interaction, Examination skills | Time management, Interactive listening, Punctuation | Narrative oral communication, Dealing with unfamiliar vocabulary |
| 12.30 - 13.00 | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch | Lunch |
| 13.00 - 14.30 | IELTS preparation | IELTS preparation | IELTS preparation | IELTS preparation | IELTS preparation |
| 14.30 - 15.30 | British cultural studies | IT and Maths for Business | IT and Maths for Business | Economics | Economics |
