University of Leeds Language Centre
Description
The University of Leeds Language Centre is part of one of the UK's most popular universities, with an international reputation for teaching and research. The Language Centre offers an extensive range of high-quality English language programmes, including general English, English for academic purposes, IELTS preparation, and English for specific academic programmes in business and management, communications and international studies. The Language Centre offers a modern learning environment with well-equipped classrooms, digital audio-visual language laboratories and a very large self-access study area. Students in the Language Centre have full access to all University facilities, including the libraries, computer clusters and sports centre.
English Language Courses
University of Leeds Language Centre offers 7 English language courses. Click on a course for more information.
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English for Academic Purposes
Academic English Graduate Programme Academic English Pathway Academic English for Business and Management Programme InterComm Pre-sessional Programme -
Course Factfile Length: 10-32 weeks Age: 18+ Tuition: 21 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 16 students Levels: Intermediate-Advanced/5.0/5.5+ Start Dates: October, January and April Price: £230 per week Academic English Graduate Programme
Price includes:
- All course materials, use of all University facilities and services, course excursions and social activities.
This course provides English language and academic preparation for postgraduate studies. Further details can be found on our website at: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/languages/lc_home.html
Course Factfile Length: 10-32 weeks Age: 18+ Tuition: 21 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 16 students Levels: Intermediate-Advanced Start Dates: October, January, April Price: £230 per week Academic English Pathway
Price includes:
- All course materials, use of all University facilities and services, course excursions and social activities.
This course provides English language and academic preparation for the International Foundation Year and undergraduate studies. For further details about this course please visit our website at: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/languages/lc_home.html
Course Factfile Length: 6 - 22 weeks Age: 18+ Tuition: 21 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 16 students Levels: IELTS 5.5+/6.0/University acceptance Start Dates: January, April, August Price: £230 per week Academic English for Business and Management Programme
Price includes:
- All course materials, use of all University facilities and services, course excursions and social activities.
This course provides English language and academic preparation for postgraduate studies in business and management programmes.
Course Factfile Length: 6 weeks Age: 18+ Tuition: 21 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 16 students Levels: IELTS 6.0+/University acceptance Start Dates: August Price: £230 per week InterComm Pre-sessional Programme
Price includes:
- All course materials, use of all University facilities, and course excursions.
This course provides English language and academic preparation for postgraduate degrees in Communication Studies and Journalism; Politics, Development Studies and related fields; Interpreting and Translation Studies.
Further details can be found on our website at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/languages/lc_home.html
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Examination Courses
IELTS preparation programme -
Course Factfile Length: 8 - 9 weeks Age: 18+ Tuition: 3 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 16 students Levels: Intermediate-Advanced Start Dates: October, January, April Price: £44 per week IELTS preparation programme
Price includes:
- All course materials, use of University facilities and services.
This course provides guided preparation and practice for the IELTS exam. It is offered on a PART-TIME. Classes are 3 hours per week for teh first 4 weeks and 4.5 hours per week for the remainer of the course. Further details about this course can be found on our website at: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/languages/lc_home.html
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General and Intensive English
General English Programme -
Course Factfile Length: 6 - 42 weeks Age: 18+ Tuition: 15 or 21 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 16 students Levels: Pre-Intermediate-Advanced Start Dates: January, February, April, May, July, August, October, November Price: £165 per week (part-time), £230 per week (full-time) General English Programme
Price includes:
- Full-time and part-time options available throughout the year.
- All course materials, use of University facilities and services, use of the Self-access area, course excursions and social activities.
The General English Programme teaches English for everyday communication to improve fluency and range of expression. Part-time option: mornings only (15 hours per week). Full-time option: all day (21 hours per week)
Further information about this course can be found on our website at http://www.leeds.ac.uk/languages/lc_home.html
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Other Courses
Tailor-made Group Course for General or Specific Purposes -
Course Factfile Length: 2+ weeks Age: 18+ Tuition: 15-21 hours per week Maximum Class Size: 16 students Levels: Pre-Intermediate-Advanced Start Dates: On request Price: On request Tailor-made Group Course for General or Specific Purposes
Price includes:
- On request
- All course materials, use of University facilities and services,
- course excursions and social activities.
Please contact the Language Centre for details.
Accommodation
- Halls of Residence
- Catered or self catering. Prices range from £63 - £ 140per week.
- Homestay
- Single room with breakfast and evening meals during the week and all meals at weekends, £119 per week.
- Private Rental Accommodation
- A wide array of private rental accommodation is available in the city. Prices to suit all budgets.
Transfers
For groups only. From Leeds/Bradford Airport (20 minutes) and Manchester Airport (60 minutes). Cost upon request.
Social Programme
A variety of activities and excursions are offered. Free excursions; evening activities at cost.
This page was last updated by University of Leeds Language Centre on 28 Jan 2010. Please check the University of Leeds Language Centre website for latest course information before enrolling on a course.
