English Language Foundation Course (CityU)

Aim of the programme

The programme’s purpose is to offer students the competences and knowledge needed to be able to register and follow academic programmes taught in English at the certificate, diploma and/or bachelor level

Degree Level
Foundation
Language of Instruction
English
Programme Duration
1 Year
ECTS Credits
0

Learning Outcomes

  • Basic Vocabulary and Grammar: Learners should acquire a foundational vocabulary and grasp essential grammar rules, enabling them to construct basic sentences and express simple ideas.
  • Listening Comprehension: Develop the ability to understand and follow simple spoken English, including everyday conversations and basic instructions.
  • Reading Comprehension: Learn to read and understand basic written texts, such as short stories, news articles, and simple instructions.
  • Speaking Skills: Develop the ability to engage in basic spoken interactions, including introducing oneself, asking and answering simple questions, and participating in short conversations.
  • Writing Skills: Learn to write simple sentences and short paragraphs, focusing on clear communication and correct grammar and spelling.
  • Cultural Awareness: Gain some awareness of the cultural aspects of English-speaking countries, including customs, traditions, and social norms.
  • Pronunciation and Intonation: Work on improving pronunciation and intonation to ensure clear communication and minimize misunderstandings.
  • Listening and Speaking Fluency: Aim to improve fluency in listening and speaking by practicing with native speakers or through audio materials.
  • Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Expansion: Enhance reading skills by tackling more complex texts and expanding vocabulary.
  • Writing Proficiency: Progress to writing longer essays, reports, and creative pieces with improved clarity, coherence, and grammatical accuracy.
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis: Develop the ability to analyze and interpret more complex texts, forming opinions and arguments based on evidence.
  • Cultural Competency: Continue to explore cultural aspects, including literature, history, and contemporary issues of English-speaking countries.
  • Preparation for Higher Levels: If the program is a stepping stone to more advanced English courses, prepare students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed at higher proficiency levels.
  • Language Learning Strategies: Equip learners with effective strategies for self-study and continued language acquisition.
  • Assessment and Evaluation: Understand assessment methods and criteria, enabling students to track their progress and identify areas for improvement.

Courses

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Annual Tuition Fees

Teaching Methods

Students can design, with their professors’ assistance, their method of studying. At the same time, the course structure and the various teaching methods have been designed to support this practice. Micro-teaching is encouraged through the use of specific international practices such as case studies, while practical training is complemented by the use of appropriate materials, videos, computer software, etc. The teaching material is presented through a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. *Some teaching methods might not apply to all subjects.

Lectures

An effective way of presenting the educational material in an interactive and collaborative way

Tutorial meetings

Provided to assist students with any questions they may have

Laboratories

Laboratories are the transition from theory to practice

Case studies

Present and elaboration on real or virtual complex issues

Lectures by distinguished speakers

To update students on current issues related to their studies

Admissions requirements

All applicants should meet the following conditions:

Admission procedures

Academic entry requirements

*International students are requested to submit a number of other supportive documents required by the Cyprus Migration department

Why study at
City Unity College?

Other Expenses

CUCN Application Fee €   150
Health Accident Insurance (Yearly) €   170
Medical Test Cyprus (Blood Test / X – Rays) €     80
Government Medical Attestation €     40
App. Temporary Entry Permit (M58) €   100
Computer Lab Fees / Students Services €     85
Orientation Fee €     50
ID Card €     25
Total Other Expenses €   700

Upon Arrival Fees

Pink Slip / M61 Student Visa Yearly / arrival arrangements€ 200
Immigration Visa Bank Guarantee (Refundable)€ 500
Registration Fee (Paid at the beginning of each semester)€ 50

Acceptable English Language Certificates

 

ENGLISH LANGUAGE CERTIFICATE

MIN SCORE

1

IELTS

4

2

TOEFL (IBT)

42

3

PEARSON PTE Academic

43

4

Password Skills Plus Test

4

5

Anglia Examinations

.

6

Cambridge IGCSE or GCSE English as a Second Language

E

7

Cambridge IGCSE or GCSE English as a First Language

F

8

Cambridge GCE English A Levels

.

9

Cambridge GCE AS Level English Language

.

10

Michigan Language Assessment 

ECCE (40)

11

University of Cambridge Exams

B1 Preliminary(PET)

12

IB English B Standard Level (SL)

4

13

IB English B High Level (HL)

3

14

IB English A: Literature SL & HL

.

15

SAT Evidence – Based  Reading and Writing (EBRW)

450