ACADEMIC ENGLISH

Academic English at London School of Languages

If you need a specific IELTS, Cambridge, TOEFL or other internationally recognised English score — for a UK university, a postgraduate programme abroad, a professional registration, or a visa — general English classes won't get you there fast enough. Exam English is a different skill, and the Academic English course at London School of Languages is built specifically to push you to the score you need.

Our Academic English students typically arrive with a target. Often it's IELTS 6.5 or 7.0 for postgraduate university admission. Sometimes it's Cambridge C1 Advanced for visa or registration purposes. Some students need a TOEFL score for North American universities. Whatever the target, we work backwards from it: we know what the exam tests, where students typically lose marks, and how to close those gaps in the weeks you have.

What Academic English Actually Trains

Beyond raw language, exam English is about strategy. IELTS Writing Task 1 rewards specific phrasing. IELTS Speaking rewards extended turns with developed ideas, not short answers. Cambridge Listening rewards careful reading of the question stem before the audio plays. We teach the tactics alongside the language. Most students see their practice-test scores rise 0.5–1.0 IELTS bands within a month of focused work.

Who This Course Is For

• Prospective UK university students needing IELTS for admission.
• International postgraduates targeting UK, US, Canadian or Australian universities.
• Professionals needing a recognised English score for visa, registration or job applications.
• Anyone whose general English is solid but who hasn't sat the specific exam they need.

Which Exams We Prepare You For

• IELTS (Academic and General Training).
• Cambridge English: B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency.
• TOEFL iBT.
• Pearson PTE Academic.
• Other specific exams on request — confirm with admissions when you enrol.

How It's Delivered

Academic English runs on-campus in London and online, with intensive full-time and part-time options. Many students choose 4–8 weeks of intensive study before their exam date. We'll work backwards from your target exam date when planning your schedule.

Entry Requirements

• Minimum age 16.
• Intermediate English or higher (assessed on enrolment).
• A clear target — exam type, target score, and exam date if you have one.

Apply for Academic English

Click Enroll Now and tell us your target exam and date. We'll come back within one working day with a recommended schedule, intake dates and fees.