Improve your academic English and prepare for IELTS alongside your degree pathway programme, with live sessions with other students from around the world.
Develop the linguistic skills, vocabulary, and confidence in using English for academic study, including essay structure, research skills and critical writing.
Preparation for all four IELTS components including Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, and timed practice tests and tutor feedback.
Live online global classes, scheduled to fit around your academic timetable, with recordings available for flexible review.
Regular mock tests and formative assessments track your progress toward your target IELTS band score, with personalised feedback at each stage.
A sufficient IELTS score is a requirement for progression between levels and for entry to a UK partner university at Level 6.
Achieving your target band early means you can focus fully on your academic studies when it comes to progression. Our English for Success classes are designed to help you reach that target alongside your ATHE studies, not after them.
| Level | Minimum IELTS requirement |
|---|---|
| Level 3 entry | IELTS 5.5 overall (no band below 5.0) |
| Level 4 entry | IELTS 5.5 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| Level 5 entry | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5) |
| Level 6 (university) | IELTS 6.0 overall (no band below 5.5)* |
* University entry requirements vary by institution. Our team will confirm requirements for your chosen partner university.
IELTS is the primary benchmark, but we also recognise the following equivalencies:
If you hold a different English language qualification, contact admissions and we will assess it via UK ENIC guidance.
| Package | Fee |
|---|---|
| Entire 'Study Level' Package | £540 |
| Package of 10 Classes | £180 |
The course fee shown is the total amount payable to LD Training. No UK VAT is charged on this fee.
Currently English for Success classes are available to LD International degree pathway students. Contact admissions if you would like to discuss standalone English language study.
Sessions run in weekly blocks and are scheduled to sit alongside your academic timetable. The timetable is shared at enrolment. All sessions are recorded for students who cannot attend live.
That depends on your current level and target IELTS score. You can buy the entire 'Study Level' package or a package of 10 classes, and our tutors will advise which suits your starting point.
The classes prepare you for IELTS but do not include the IELTS registration fee. You arrange your IELTS test directly with an authorised test centre (such as the British Council or IDP). We can advise on nearby centres.
English for Success classes are added to your degree pathway when you apply. Register your interest and we will be in touch as soon as applications open.
