Academic English in London

University Foundation Course : 6 month or 9 month course: 30 lessons per week (22.5 hours)

A comprehensive and stimulating Foundation Course for overseas students who wish to study a business related degree at a British University. This 6 month (January entry) or 9 month (September entry) academic course gives students a foundation not only in English language and culture but also in the world of Business from a European perspective.

IELTS Preparation

SGI has a great range of IELTS courses available.

• » IELTS Preparation: 20 lessons per week (15 hours)

As well as English language development and preparation vital for the IELTS, the course also focuses on academic skills and learning strategies that will help students at a British University, for example, how to research projects in a library, and giving your opinion in a seminar.

• » IELTS Plus: 30 lessons per week (22.5 hours)

A combination of the IELTS Exam morning class with the afternoon General English class (10 lessons per week) which aims to develop the student's understanding of British culture and confidence when using social English.

• » IELTS Combination Course: Morning group tuition and afternoon 1-1 tuition

  This course combines the IELTS Exam morning class with a tailor made one-to-one afternoon programme to meet the specific needs and requirements of the student. You can study either 5 (Combo 5), 10 (Combo 10)or 15 (Combo 15) lessons of one to one each week in the afternoon.

• » IELTS Evening Mini-Group: 4 hours per week for 4 weeks

This course is primarily aimed at people currently living and working in London who need an IELTS score for future study or as a proven level of English for work and career purposes both here in the UK and Overseas.

Cambridge FCE Evening course : 4 hours per week for 4 weeks

The Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) Evening Mini-Group course is primarily aimed at people currently living and working in London who wish to improve their General English and sit an internationally recognised English language examination.

Academic Writing and Study Skills : 2 hours per week for 6 weeks

This Mini-Group course is primarily aimed at students currently living in London and who are either studying or planning to study at a university or college here. The key objective of the course is to improve students' Academic English writing and their use of English for seminars, lectures and presentations.