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Embassy Diploma of English

Key facts

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Locations all centres worldwide, except Gold Coast and Auckland


Prices include
  • Full tuition
  • Termly assessment and full written academic assessment and report on successful completion
  • University placement counselling and support
  • Diploma of English on successful completion

Book accommodation for the duration of your course and benefit from discounted long term rates. Make an enquiry for full details.


Length of course
  • Academic Year Three 11 week terms (33 weeks' tuition) with a vacation between each term. Total course length = Nine months
  • Semester Two 11 week terms (22 weeks' tuition) with a vacation between terms. Total course length = Six months

Levels

  • Academic Year From 2 (Elementary) to 8 (Proficient)
  • Semester From 4 (Intermediate) to 8 (Proficient)

What's my level?

Start dates: January, April, July, September. Please contact us for full dates.

Lessons per week
20x50 mins (standard); 28 x 50 mins (intensive) - modified structure in Australia and New Zealand: make an enquiry for details
Maximum class size
16 (UK and USA), 18 (Australia)

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Other options

For a similar course but...

... more flexible start dates, try Certificate of English

... with a business emphasis, try Diploma of Business English

... to prepare for academic study, try University Preparation

 

This course is ideal if...

...you want an academic year abroad studying English language and other selected subjects at the best possible price.

The Embassy Diploma of English is a comprehensive language course which can help you achieve internationally recognised English exam qualifications.

English fluency in 9 months

During an academic year abroad, focused language teaching and academic subjects will fast-track your learning. You'll gain fluency, achieve valuable qualifications and can opt to progress to a university degree course.

Nine or six month duration

If you are already a higher level student, or if time is limited, you may wish to opt for a two term semester course. The content is exactly the same as for the Diploma and you will receive the Embassy Certificate of Completion when you finish your studies. 

English language exam success

The course is designed to integrate with preparation for internationally recognised English exams. Choose between the Cambridge ESOL exams, TOEFL and IELTS.

A university place, guaranteed

In the USA, successful completion of the course guarantees a place on a degree course at one of our partner universities (for England, see our University Preparation course).

Take advantage of additional options

  • Use our University Placement Service in the UK and USA to help choose the right university for you
  • Divide your studies between two locations, even in different countries
  • Do an internship and gain valuable experience in an English speaking working environment 

Progress

Your development will be monitored through a series of assignments and oral and written exams each term. Every student will have a personalised study plan. Regular interviews, assessments and study in the computer laboratory will supplement your lessons.

Your achievement

At the end of the course you will receive a full written academic assessment and report, in addition to the Diploma of English.

NB: In Australia this course is called the Academic Year Abroad. It is exactly the same course.