Academic English
Lancaster University International Study Centre
Develop the language skills you need for university success – fast.
This isn’t just an English language course – it’s Academic English, which means you’ll develop specific vocabulary and skills designed to help you excel at your chosen university. Our intensive course fast-tracks your progress, with flexible start dates and study lengths to fit your schedule.
You'll complete a variety of modules designed to build essential academic English and study skills, preparing you for success in both your studies and career.
Why study English in the UK?
Our Academic English course is taught in person at our international study centre. Learning English in an English-speaking country has many advantages, including:
- Faster learning – hear and speak English both in and outside of the classroom, improving vocabulary, grammar and confidence.
- Real-life learning – you’ll practice English in a wide range of contexts, improving your everyday conversation skills.
- Easier learning – immerse yourself in English culture to gain a deeper understanding of the language, making learning easier.
Key Information
- Improve your IELTS score by up to 1 band per term.
- Learn essential academic skills including debating, interpreting, presenting and essay writing.
- Develop your understanding of life and culture in the UK.
- Practice speaking English fluently, expand your vocabulary and improve grammatical control.
- Receive regular one-to-one support from our expert team, tailored to your individual needs.
- Enhance your performance in a range of language tests, including IELTS.
Age Requirement
16
Students who turn 18 within the period of residence are eligible for our accommodation, students younger than this are not eligible. There are welfare, safeguarding, and health & safety implications for having younger students in our accommodation, therefore this policy helps to minimise and manage risk to all students in the accommodation. Further to this, there are legal implications regarding the way in which our rooms are contracted to students which are not appropriate for students under 17.
English Language Requirements
From IELTS 3.5Academic Year 2025/26
15th June 2026 - 21st August 2026
- Term 1: 15th June 2026 - 21st August 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 5,460.00
Approximate cost
£ 5,460.00
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.
Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this programme may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.