What’s Academic English?
Academic English helps you reach achieve your global dreams quickly.
✅ Study abroad in the USA, UK, or Australia
✅ Boost grades in school
✅ Learn to Speak English clearly
✅ Write impactful letters, essays and speeches
✅ Debate and prove your point easily
Is studying Academic English right for you?
Academic English is a special type of English used mainly in schools and universities. It’s really important if you want to do well in higher education and academic environments.
When you learn Academic English, you also get better at thinking critically and solving problems. You have to understand and explain complex ideas in English.
For kids, Academic English includes things like learning how to read, write, and understand English well.
For professionals, Academic English is also essential. It helps in advanced research, writing academic papers, and excelling in various professional settings where clear and precise communication is crucial.
On the other hand, learning English for everyday use focuses more on talking and writing for daily life. Both types of English are important, but research shows that learning Academic English helps you become really good at English and sets you up for success in the long run.
So, whether you’re a student or a professional looking to improve your English skills for academic or career success, you can check out our English courses. They’re designed for all skill levels and will help you get better at English for school, work, and life.
We offer courses for Adults who need:
- To obtain a visa for immigration
- Improve research skills for work
- Write English reports
- Analyze data in English
We offer online Enlgish courses for children to develop:
- Reading skills to improve school grades
- Writing skills to improve communication
- Speaking skills to give speeches and debates
- Listening skills to improve comprehension
- Math Skills to perform better in school
- Science to analyze English texts
- Social studies to understand the world
Reading Wonders
Taking a reading course to learn English as a second language, or improve native English speaker’s reading and writing skills, can have many benefits. One of the key advantages is that it can help develop critical thinking skills, which are crucial for academic success. Through reading and analyzing texts, students can learn to identify patterns, make inferences, and evaluate arguments, which can help them better understand and communicate in English.
McGraw-Hill’s Reading Wonders curriculum is a comprehensive program designed to help students develop their reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills in English. The curriculum consists of a variety of components, including leveled readers, interactive digital lessons, and teacher resources. The program emphasizes close reading and analysis of texts, with a focus on comprehension, vocabulary development, and critical thinking. It also includes opportunities for students to practice their speaking and writing skills, with activities such as group discussions, writing prompts, and presentations. By using Reading Wonders, students can develop the academic English skills necessary for success in higher education and beyond.
Academic English for non-native English speakers
If you are unsure if or why you should study academic English, below you will see common reasons people decide to study academic English with our institution. We outline these most common reasons so you can decide if it’s the correct learning path for your needs.
IELTS and TOEFL
Many of our students work with us to study or live in an English speaking country. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are two widely recognized benchmarks for assessing the English proficiency of non-native speakers. These exams are often required for those looking to study or work in an English-speaking country. At our institution, we have developed a comprehensive curriculum that focuses on developing core proficiencies in speaking, listening, reading, and writing to help students achieve the scores they need on these exams. Our courses cover a range of levels, from the TOEFL Junior to the TOEFL and IELTS, and are taught by experienced and qualified instructors. We encourage those looking to improve their English skills and achieve success on these exams to book a course with us today.
Cambridge Exam Preparation
Do you want to work or live in the UK or USA after university? Or, do you want to study in one of the countries one day? Cambridge qualifications are great for helping you or your child achieve this goal. Studying for Cambridge preparation exams has numerous advantages for those looking to demonstrate their English language proficiency. These exams are widely recognized and accepted by employers and universities worldwide, and can even be used for international visa applications for studying abroad in an English-speaking country. At our institution, we use Cambridge Power Up to prepare young learners for the KET and PET exams. For students who have already achieved the B1 level certificate, we use Cambridge Primary English 5 to develop their B2 skills. We have also chosen a CAE curriculum to help students pass this advanced exam, which is designed to demonstrate near-native proficiency in English. With our comprehensive courses and experienced instructors, students can feel confident and prepared to achieve success on their Cambridge preparation exams.
Academic English Exams Explained
Cambridge Starters
The Cambridge Starters exam is the first level in the series of Cambridge exams for young learners. The exam is intended for children who are just beginning to learn English and have little or no experience. Parents who want to assess their child’s progress in learning English can sign them up for the Cambridge Starters exam. We use Cambridge Power Up 1, 2 and 3 to help young learners prepare for the Cambridge Starters exam. The exam can be used to show English proficiency to study in schools in an English speaking country. By starting to study English at a young age students will acquire it naturally as they have their first language.
Cambridge English: First (FCE)
The Cambridge English: First (FCE) assesses the upper-intermediate English language skills of at the B2 level.Students should have a strong foundation in English before beginning study for English at the FCE level.
We use the National Geographic Pathways curriculum to develop literacy at the B2 level through reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
The FCE is best for students who want to study at an international school or prove their abilities in English at the intermediate level. The exam qualification can help students who want to study abroad one day easily transition into the English speaking country of their choice.
TOEFL Junior
The TOEFL Junior exam is designed to assess the English language proficiency of young learners aged 11 and up who are preparing to study abroad in an English-speaking country. TThe exam assesses a range of language skills, including reading, listening, and language use, and provides a reliable measure of a student’s English language proficiency. By taking the TOEFL Junior exam and achieving a high score, young learners can demonstrate their readiness to study and succeed in an English-speaking academic environment. It will afford them the chance of studying abroad in the USA, UK, Australia, or New Zealand if they receive a high score.
Cambridge English: KEY (KET)
The Cambridge English: Key (KET) exam is designed to assess the basic English language skills of students at the A2 level. This exam is suitable for young learners who need to develop skills to a basic level. The course is recommended for students who have at least 100 hours of study. We use Cambridge Power Up level 3 and 4 to prepare students for the exam. The course will prepare your student for the KET exam while deepending their understanding of English and developing critical thinking skills in English. It will set them on the path to becoming competent bilinguals and afford them the chance of studying in private international schools. The exam is excellent for those who want their child to study abroad.
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
The Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) exam is designed to assess the advanced English language skills of students at the C1 level. This exam is suitable for learners who have already achieved a high level of English proficiency and want to demonstrate their language skills for academic or professional purposes. People take the CAE exam to receive a certificate verifying their English proficiency which then verifies their level of proficiency in English. Upon passing the CAE exam, learners will be able to work and study in an English-speaking country with ease and integrate into English-speaking society and communicate effectively in a variety of contexts. Studying for this is best if you want to permanently live or study in an English speaking country. At this level you are more competent in writing than many native English speakers.
TOEFL
The TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is an English language proficiency exam that is widely recognized and accepted by universities, colleges, and other institutions in English-speaking countries around the world. The exam is designed to assess the English language skills of non-native speakers who want to study or work in an English-speaking environment. People take the TOEFL exam for a variety of reasons, including admission to undergraduate or graduate programs, scholarship opportunities, and employment purposes.
Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET)
The Cambridge English: Preliminary (PET) exam is designed to assess the intermediate English language skills of students at the B1 level. This exam is suitable for young learners who have a solid foundation in English and want to improve their language skills further. At this level students will be able to communicate clearly using basic everyday English. We use Power Up levels 5 and 6 to help students meet teh competencies of the exam while learning social and emotional and critical thinking skills in English.
The Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)
The Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) exam is designed to assess the highest level of English language proficiency, which is the C2 level. This exam is intended for learners who have achieved near-native proficiency in English and want to demonstrate their advanced language skills. Upon passing the CPE exam, learners can demonstrate that they can use English in every context spontaneously and with little effort and near-native proficiency. We use authentic learning materials to help students develop their advanced English language skills for the CPE exam. Studying for this course and achieving the qualification means your English is equivalent to a native English speaker holding a Master’s degree.
IELTS Academic
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic is an English language proficiency exam that is widely recognized and accepted by universities, colleges, and other academic institutions in English-speaking countries around the world. It provides a reliable measure of a student’s English language proficiency and is often used as part of the admission process for undergraduate or graduate programs. If you want to study in an English speaking country you will need to achieve a high band score on this exam.
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