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Key Course Facts

Start dates:
January, April, July and September

Course length:
1 term (11 weeks)
2 terms (22 weeks)
3 terms (33 weeks)
4 terms (44 weeks)
2 weeks’ vacation between terms (4 weeks over Christmas in December)

Lessons per week:
28 lessons per week (Intensive 28)
20 lessons per week (Standard 20)*
*
In Australia 24 and 28 lessons per week only 

Lesson length:
50 minutes

Maximum course size:
16 (18 in Australia).

Learning materials: 
All learning materials are free

Embassy certificate: 
Records your progress and level of English

Language Year Abroad - Learn English for longer

Thinking of taking time off from University or is your goal to become fluent in English? A longer-term English course is not only excellent value for money but a great way to way to develop your language skills and open up academic and career choices.

Longer term English courses give you the chance to learn, travel and make friends for life.

What you will get out of this course?

  • The chance to fully develop English language skills 
  • Great value for money - booking a longer course saves you money!
  • The language skills to progress to an academic course
  • A productive, cost-effective travel experience - make the most of 2 weeks' vacation in between terms
  • Preparation for English Exams Cambridge ESOL, TOEFL and IELTS
  • A valuable addition to your CV 

Entry level

All levels - Pre-intermediate to advanced

Entry test -
When you arrive at Embassy we test your English level to make sure you are placed in a class that is right for you.

Term dates

2012
3 Jan - 16 Mar 2012
2 Apr - 15 Jun 2012*
25 June - 07 Sep 2012
24 Sep  - 07 Dec 2012

2013
7 Jan - 22 Mar 2013
1 Apr  - 14 Jun 2013*
24 June - 06 Sep 2013
24 Sep  - 07 Dec 2013

*Subject to varation if public holiday

Effective learning

  • A structured, college-style course
  • Regular assessment, reviews and personalised targets
  • Progressive terms of carefully designed coursework
  • Excusive class groups that remain the same each term
  • Entry test on arrival; exit test on completion
  • Standardised curriculum at every Embassy study centre   

Related Courses

The Embassy Promise

If you don't progress to the next level as indicated on our progress chart, you can stay for free additional lessons until you do. Read more.

The Embassy Certificate

Certifies to employers and academic institutions the progess you have made and your level of English.