University Foundation
This course is for advanced students who want to study at the best universities in the UK. Students will improve their level of English and will learn the skills that they need to excel at university. Classes are taught in seminars by teachers who study and teach at top UK universities. Students on this course can go on to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level, and all students have a personal tutor who will help them choose and apply to university. The course includes IELTS, Advanced Grammar for Writing and Advanced Culture. The course is regulated by a team of ten academics from Oxford, Cambridge, KCL and UCL universities.
ABE
For students preparing for a career in business or those who want to improve their practical business skills, this course is for intermediate levels and above. Students can specialise in Business Management or Travel, Tourism and Hospitality. Classes are taught by qualified business professionals, and students can study on the Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma (levels 4, 5 ,6 & 7). Students can study individual units if they want to improve their skills in a specific area.
Advanced Short Courses
For students preparing for a career in business or those who want to improve their practical business skills, this course is for intermediate levels and above. Students can specialise in Business Management or Travel, Tourism and Hospitality. Classes are taught by qualified business professionals, and students can study on the Certificate, Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Postgraduate Diploma (levels 4, 5 ,6 & 7). Students can study individual units if they want to improve their skills in a specific area.
University Foundation Programme
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University Foundation Programme
| Humanities |
For students who want to study all aspects of humanities including; Literature, Translation, Sociology, Political Sciences, History, Languages, Law, Media, Advertising, Art, Drama and Public Relations. |
| Travel & Tourism |
For students who want to study Travel, Tourism, Hospitality, Nursing, Service, Hotel Management, Tourism Management and other areas of hospitality |
| Business Management |
For students who want to study Management, Accounting, Human Resources, Business Law, Business Communications and many more subjects related to business management. |
| Advanced Culture This course is unique in London. It covers all aspects of what makes Britain British and gives students invaluable experience in speaking on a wide range of subjects. The aim of this course is to give students the confidence and knowledge to speak in seminars when they get to university. Subjects covered include: literature, science, history, film, religion, economics, identity, gender, sex, drugs, sport, music, colonialism, war, immigration and more. Students give regular presentations and are given regular assignments. The teachers on this course study and teach at top universities. |
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Advanced Grammar for Writing This course has been specially written for Avalon by linguists and academic specialists. The aim of this course is to make sure that students are able to write advanced academic English. The course includes tuition in grammar, writing and reading, and introduces the student to a wide range of English texts. Students are required to produce a piece of writing every week as they build up their grammar portfolio. The teachers on this course are specialists in ELT and EAP. |
Getting Into University
Every student has a personal tutor who helps them choose a university and course. The school works with the BEO, who help students with the application process. The BEO have a 99% success rating with getting students a place in the university of their choice. At Avalon we specialise in training students to study at the best universities in the UK. These universities require students to attend an interview in order to get a place. Students will receive special training in preparation for their interview. We provide special training for students who want to apply to Oxford or Cambridge.
Extra Activities
There are regular trips to important and interesting places, and students are invited to attend real lectures at universities. There are also trips to universities to meet the professors and see the departments, and guest lecturers come into the school to give specialist talks. The Higher Education department runs lots of extra curricular activities, such as a reading group and a science group.
Short Courses
You don’t have to study for 36 weeks on the Foundation course. Students who are in London for a shorter time and want to improve their English, communication or knowledge, or who want extra preparation before starting a university course, can study on the Foundation course for as many weeks as they choose and benefit from the advanced grammar and culture courses that are unique to Avalon.
ABE Business Courses
What is ABE
The Association of Business Executives (ABE) is a business examination and regulatory body. ABE courses teach students practical business skills, including accounting and management skills. Students take external exams in order to gain their qualification. ABE qualifications are recognised by employers and universities around the world. An ABE qualification guarantees progression onto courses at over 20 universities in the UK, or students can study each level in school. Our ABE courses are taught by professional businessmen and women.
| Business Management Certificate Level 4 This level provides a general introduction to business and introduces key skills. Students study: Business, Business Communication, Accounting and Quantitative Methods. This 36 week course can also be taken in individual units of 9 weeks. |
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Business Management Diploma Level 5 This level builds on the skills learned in level 4, and introduces new topics. Students study: Organisational Behaviour, Economic Principles, Financial Accounting, Quantitative Methods, Human Resource Management, Marketing Policy, Business Law, Managerial Accounting and Management in Action |
| Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Certificate Level 4 This level provides a general introduction to the subject and introduces key skills. Students study: Business, Business Communication, Accounting, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism. |
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Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Diploma Level 5 This level builds on the skills learned in level 4, and introduces new topics. Students study: Organisational Behaviour, Economic Principles, Financial Accounting, Travel, Tourism and Hospitality, Human Resource Management, Marketing Policy, Business Law, Customer Service Skills, and Operations Management. |
ABE Details
Certificate Level 4
Length: 36 weeks
Hours per week: 15
Start Date: the first Monday of every Month
Level of English: Upper Intermediate. IELTS level 4.5 or above, or equivalent
Diploma Level 5
Length: 40 weeks
Hours per week: 15
Start Date: the first Monday of every Month
Level of English: Upper Intermediate. IELTS level 5.0 or above, or equivalent.
Advanced Diploma Level 6
Length: 40 weeks
Hours per week: 15
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evel of English: Upper Intermediate. IELTS level 6.0 or above, or equivalent
Postgraduate Diploma Level 7
Length: 40 weeks
Hours per week: 15
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Level of English: Upper Intermediate. IELTS level 6.5 or above, or equivalent
Individual Units Level 4
Length: 9 weeks
Hours per week: 15
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Level of English: Upper Intermediate. IELTS level 4.5 or above, or equivalent
Individual Units Level 5
Length: 4 weeks
Hours per week: 15
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Level of English: Upper Intermediate. IELTS level 5.0 or above, or equivalent
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* Higher education courses are not accredited by the British Council. Each course has its own accreditation. Only General English courses are accredited by the British Council.
