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Special features
Develop the language fluency and confidence you need to progress to university.
Gain the skills and knowledge needed for examination success.
Familiarise yourself with subject content related to your future studies to help you prepare
for your academic programme.
24/7 access to ‘MyINTO’, our interactive online learning platform, providing specially-designed,
high-quality online materials that reflect what you study in class, giving you the flexibility to
study at times that suit you and study alongside other students outside of class.
A standardised online assessment, developed in partnership with Cambridge English, to
test all four core language skills throughout your studies enabling your progress to be
accurately monitored.
Continue to develop your confidence and fluency outside of the classroom through a range
of less formal learning opportunities, including a diverse social programme.
Improve your language skills pre-arrival with free access to INTO’s Get Ready
for English programme.
Academic English
An intensive course offering rapid progress
of up to one IELTS band per term
Blend of traditional face-to-face contact and online learning
A personalised programme designed to meet your individual
learning needs, with five tailored study levels
New 16 week course available in Summer 2018, preparing
you for entry to pathways commencing in January*
Rapid progress
The speed at which you develop will depend on
how long you study with us, your current level,
as well as how engaged you are. If you attend
all of your classes, complete the exercises set
by your teachers and make full use of our digital
learning platform, you can expect to progress by
up to one IELTS band per term.
Progression to academic study
Once you have reached the level required and
met all other requirements, you may progress
to your INTO pathway programme. You can also
use your test results from Academic English for
entry to Newcastle University.
Want to find out more?
Visit our website or for help with your
application, contact our Admissions
team or your education counsellor.
Start dates
July, September, January, April and June
Course length
1-4 terms
A term typically includes 10 teaching weeks plus
orientation and reading days. The course for July
entry includes 16 teaching weeks.
Class hours
30 learning hours per week, with 25 hours of taught
lessons plus an additional 5 hours online guided study.
Age requirement
16 years or above. You must also meet the
minimum age requirements for your chosen
academic programme.
Level
From IELTS 3.0
* This course is recommended if you need to increase your level in two or more subskills.
Level 1 Level 3 Level 2 Level 4 Level 5
Integrated Language Skills
(15 hours per week)
Integrated Language Skills
for Academic Purposes
(15 hours per week)
Research and/or
Study Skills
(5 hours per week)
Engagement and
Communicative Language Skills
(5 hours per week)
Teacher Supported Online Language Development
(5 hours per week)
** These electives may be offered online during certain periods.
Preparation for International English Language
Testing System (IELTS)**
(5 hours per week)
OR
Topics for
University Study**
(5 hours per week)
“After studying at INTO Newcastle
University, my English has improved
significantly. I feel more comfortable in
speaking, more confident in writing, and
ready to start my academic study.”
Harwan, Iraq
Completed Academic English and progressed
to Electrical Power at Newcastle University
“Classes are small groups of
around 16 students in a class, and
are interactive, communicative
and quite active. We expect the
students to be really involved.”
Kevin Conroy, Centre Director
Get Ready for English programme
Our free online course is a great way to
improve your English language skills before
you arrive in the UK, or if you are preparing
to take an English language test in your
home country, the course will help you to
practise in your own time.
Gain a better understanding of your level in
listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Receive instant, personalised feedback on
listening and reading tasks.
Receive feedback on writing and speaking
tasks from UK based tutors within 48 hours
of submission.
24/7 access to all course content through
the MyINTO platform, so you can choose
when to study and all at your own pace.
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