These courses are ideal if...
...you want the most effective pathway to a guaranteed university place studying a combination of English and academic classes.
In today's highly competitive world, there is a huge global demand for places at the best English speaking universities and colleges. The Embassy Diploma for University Entrance (in USA) and our English for Academic Purposes course (in Australia) have been expertly designed in association with our leading university partners to guarantee you a real competitive advantage. There is no better preparation for gaining admission onto the degree course of your choice.
A university place - guaranteed
After successful completion of the course, we guarantee you a place at one of our partner universities, so long as you have valid High School credentials. At every step of the way, a University Placement Counsellor will guide you through the application process and identify the best options for you. Our expert tutors will carefully monitor your progress to ensure you achieve your best.
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Australia: English for Academic Purposes
This rigorous nine-month programme combines intensive English language training with a range of academic study skills and IELTS test preparation. The course guides you through the levels from Pre-intermediate to a sound Upper-intermediate by term three.Those passing the end-of-course examinations will be able to take a guaranteed place at one of our Australian university partners.
Key facts:
Locations: Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne
Start dates: Nine start dates throughout the year (please contact us for exact dates)
Course length: three 10-week terms (total course length 30 weeks)
Maximum class size: 18 students
Minimum level for entry: 3 (Pre-intermediate)
Required pass rate: Term one: IELTS 5.0 equivalent; term two: IELTS 5.5 equivalent; term three: IELTS 6.0
For a sample course structure, please download the Embassy CES brochure.
USA - Diploma for University Entrance
This flexible nine- or six-month programme has been designed with our American university partners to guarantee you admission into the degree programme of your choice if you pass the end of course examination. The course takes the form of core English language content, supplemented with a range of electives - you can choose your own modules to provide the skills you most need.
Key facts:
Locations: New York, Los Angeles
Start dates: January, April, July and September (please contact us for exact dates)
Course length: two or three 11-week terms, with a vacation between each term (total 6 or 9 months)
Maximum class size: 16 students
Minimum level for entry: 3 (Pre-intermediate)
Required pass rate: TOEFL 79 (Internet-based test score equivalent)
For a sample course structure, please download the Embassy CES brochure.
University Counselling
We offer University Counselling in all Embassy CES schools. Experienced tutors will help you to research the best university for you, looking at important factors such as location, courses offered and rankings. We will also guide you through the application process, which can seem complicated, especially to those coming from abroad.
For further information:
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