General information The English Language Centre


The English Language Centre provides English language support for the University’s international student population as well as a range of specialised courses to prepare students for their study at Bath.


In-sessional Courses for registered students of the University of Bath


All international students are entitled to three hours per week of in-sessional classes, free of charge.


n Academic Writing: develops students’ essay-writing, report-writing and dissertation-writing skills.


n Spoken English: develops students’ skills in giving presentations, listening to lectures and participating in seminars, and improves their everyday English.


n Reading and Vocabulary: develops students’ reading skills and helps to increase their general and subject-specific vocabulary.


n English for Business: develops Business students’ spoken and written English using appropriate business materials.


n Cambridge English Examination Classes: prepares students for Cambridge First Certificate, Advanced English and Proficiency in English examinations.


n Effective Writing for Native Speakers of English: develops students’ essay writing skills and helps them raise the standard of their degree course work.


Pre-Study English Courses for Undergraduates


n English for University Study Intensive courses for students needing to improve their English level for future study at a British university, but who are not yet ready to start a pre-sessional programme. There are four entry points (October, January, April and July) depending on current language level. Minimum IELTS score at entry 3.5.


n Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes and Study Skills Intensive courses for students who have a place at the University of Bath or another university, or who are considering university study in Britain, who need to improve their academic English and study skills before starting their studies. There are five entry points (October, January, April, July and August) depending on current


The Bath experience – a student helper’s perspective


Lisha Lim Lisha is a student volunteer with Amity, our mentoring scheme which matches current UK and new international students.


What’s the best thing about studying at the University of Bath? There’s a lot of subject support available within the University departments and also a lot of support outside your degree subject. There is a wonderful community within the University and the University does a lot to ensure that international students are catered for.


What was the hardest thing you found adjusting to when you first arrived at Bath? I found the hardest thing was the absence of family and being alone in an unfamiliar environment. Additionally, finding my way around Bath was quite difficult for the first few weeks.


Why did you volunteer as a mentor for the Amity programme? I became an Amity mentor because I believe it is an amazing opportunity to make friends with international students and be able to support them through British university life.


What have you learned from your experience with Amity? Amity has been a great way to befriend international students and to find out more about cultural differences.


I have also learnt and can now appreciate more deeply the difficulties that international students have when they encounter a culture that is vastly different from the one that they have grown up in.


Are you member of any other clubs or societies? I am part of the Christian Union, which organises Globe Café for international students. I am also part of SCA (Student Community Action), which organises volunteering opportunities for students.


How ‘international’ is the Bath campus? Extremely international! Through serving free lunch to international students in Globe Café, I’ve discovered that there are so many students from a variety of different countries. During the past week, I have met students from Argentina, Mexico, Japan, China, Malaysia, France, and so many many more.


What advice would you give to international students about how to make the most of their time at Bath? Get stuck into the many societies and sports that are available on campus. Come to Globe Café to talk to other international students, practise your English and eat lunch (different themes each week!). Get an Amity mentor, who can show you the various interesting aspects of British Culture.


language level and the university English language requirement. Minimum IELTS score at entry 5.0.


IELTS Exam Preparation and Testing The ELC is an official IELTS test-centre. IELTS tests are held at the University of Bath at least once a month.


Cambridge Examinations The ELC is an official test centre for the following examinations:


First Certificate English (FCE), Certificate in Advanced English (CAE), Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE).


Further Information For further information about any of our courses please contact:


English Language Centre, University of Bath, Bath BA2 7AY, UK.


Tel: +44 (0)1225 383024 Fax: +44 (0)1225 383135 Email: english@bath.ac.uk Web: www.bath.ac.uk/elc (includes ‘live’ application form).


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