University Pathway Programme Ireland and UK
Get Ready for University and Bring your English Language Skills to the next Level
If you would like to attend university in Ireland or the UK, our University Pathway Programme (Ireland & UK) can give you the English language education you need and help you maximise your IELTs score. On weekday mornings, you’ll take our General English classes followed by specialist classes in IELTS /Academic English in the afternoons. After class and in the evenings and weekends, you can enjoy the culture and character of your new city.
Key Info
Details may vary between course location
Our University Pathway English Programme is based on a 3, 6 or 9 months course and is designed to get your IELTS score to the level required to allow you to study in the university of your choice. On weekday mornings, our General English lessons are designed to make sure you are always building your language skills, while gradually increasing your vocabulary and knowledge of grammar at the same time. While in the afternoons, you will take specialist classes in IELTS /Academic English. As part of the IELTS classes you will learn key skills in Academic English including note- taking, listening to lectures, referencing and conducting research.
What you need to know
Designed for students with IELTS score of 3.5 or equivalent, you will take 26 lessons per week 09-13:00 Mon to Fri, and 14:00 - 16:30 Tues to Thurs (Ireland)/ 30 lessons per week 09:30 - 13:00 Mon to Fri 14:00 - 16:30 Tues to Thurs (UK). You can expect to have 12-14 students in your class and for this course, you need to be minimum 16 years of age.
You can begin your Standard, Intensive and IELTS Prep courses every Monday morning. If you are taking Cambridge, IELTS Express, Business English and Teacher Training courses, these will have specific start dates and times during the year which they run.
In Dublin, your classes run Monday to Friday, starting at 09:00 and ending at 13:00. Classes break at 11:00 for 20 minutes until 11.20.
If you are taking the Intensive Course, afternoon classes start at 14:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, finishing at 16:00.
In the UK, your classes run Monday to Friday, starting at 09:30 and ending at 13:00. Classes break at 11:00 for 30 minutes until 11:30.
If you are taking the Intensive Course, afternoon classes start at 14:00 on Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays, finishing at 16:30.
Our school buildings open at 08:30 Monday to Friday and are not open at the weekend.
Your lessons are developed by your teachers and are designed specifically to meet your needs. Every week a new programme will be shared with you so that you will be aware of that week’s learning goals.
All classes at CES use a coursebook. These are available from reception and form an essential part of your lessons. Please note, each level uses a different book, so you will need to purchase subsequent textbooks as you progress.
You will sit a placement test on your first day at our school. This will assess your grammar, writing and speaking skills and is used by our academic teams to place you in the most appropriate class.
We offer a system of continuous assessment during your study and at the end of each week our academic team will discuss which students should move to a different level in order to maximise their language experience.
If you feel you are in the wrong level, speak to your class teacher or to the Director of Studies.
Homestay
We carefully choose people and families to host hundreds of students every year. You’ll get to share meals with your host in their home while practising your English in a fun and relaxed setting.
Residential
If you need self-catering student accommodation, we can offer you many options, dependent on availability, in Dublin, London, Vancouver, Toronto, Leeds and Worthing.
Enjoy life in your new home city just like the locals do. Our Social and Cultural Programme is a great way to improve your English, get to know your classmates, and truly experience and understand your new culture. From museum visits to sports afternoons and everything in-between, you’ll be kept busy.
Ready to Start your CES Journey?
CES has a dedicated team that will be able to look after all your needs and requirements with CES Online.