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Online English for Academic Purposes

Course Highlights

Course Description

Our Online English for Academic Purposes courses help you to build the English language and academic skillsets required for university level study. 

With undergraduate and graduate course options you can improve your understanding and use of English and prepare the skills for success at university.

Course Structure & Dates

Our Online English for Academic Purposes course aims to improve your English level in preparation for undergraduate or graduate education at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Over 16, 12 or 6 weeks you will develop your language and academic skills to take
the Oxford ELLT and prepare for your chosen degree.

16 Weeks

Online English for Academic Purposes for undergraduate or graduate study levels

1.5 increase in IELTS

06/23/2025 – 10/10/2025

07/07/2025 – 10/24/2025
07/21/2025 – 11/07/2025

08/04/2025 – 11/21/2025
08/18/2025 – 12/05/2025

09/01/2025 – 12/19/2025
09/22/2025 – 01/09/2026
09/29/2025 – 01/16/2026

10/20/2025 – 02/06/2026
10/27/2025 – 02/13/2026

12 Weeks

Online English for Academic Purposes for undergraduate or graduate study levels

1.0 increase in IELTS

06/23/2025 – 09/12/2025

07/07/2025 – 09/26/2025
07/21/2025 – 10/10/2025

08/04/2025 – 10/24/2025
08/18/2025 – 11/07/2025

09/01/2025 – 11/21/2025
09/15/2025 – 12/05/2025
09/29/2025 – 12/19/2025

10/20/2025 – 01/09/2026
10/27/2025 – 01/16/2026

11/17/2025 – 02/06/2026
11/24/2025 – 02/13/2026

6 Weeks

Online English for Academic Purposes for undergraduate or graduate study levels

0.5 increase in IELTS

06/23/2025 – 08/01/2025

07/07/2025 – 08/15/2025
07/21/2025 – 08/29/2025

08/04/2025 – 09/12/2025
08/18/2025 – 09/26/2025

09/01/2025 – 10/10/2025
09/15/2025 – 10/24/2025
09/29/2025 – 11/07/2025

10/13/2025 – 11/21/2025
10/27/2025 – 12/05/2025

11/10/2025 – 12/19/2025

12/01/2025 – 01/09/2026
12/08/2025 – 01/16/2026
12/29/2025 – 02/06/2026

01/05/2026 – 02/13/2026

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Recognized by the University of Missouri-St. Louis

Delivered exclusively in partnership with the University of Missouri-St. Louis to help you gain practice and confidence before commencing your studies.

Upon completion of your Academic English course you will be ready to take the Oxford ELLT to provide evidence of your language level and be able to apply for your studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

What does the course involve?

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Oxford ELLT

Oxford ELLT is an fully online English Language Level Test accepted by the University of Missouri-St. Louis as proof of English language proficiency. 

Oxford ELLT examines your English language abilities across the key language skills; Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking, and provides you with an accurate English language level. 

Use your Oxford ELLT certificate to apply for your studies at University of Missouri-St. Louis.

Course Outcomes

Our Online English for Academic Purposes course will improve your understanding and use of the English language and academic skills for university-level study. At the end of your course you will have improved in the following areas: 

Writing

Write opinion essays on a variety of topics and develop writing process strategies to produce coherent texts.

Reading

Demonstrate a thorough reading comprehension using a variety of reading subskills and the ability to think critically when responding to a variety of texts.

Speaking

Express oneself effectively and improve presentation skills.

Listening

Have a greater understanding of vocabulary and to be able to actively following listening input and take notes.

Digital Literacy

Know how to navigate digital tools such as a VLE and communicate with peers and teachers online.

Mediation

Gain the ability to work collaboratively with peers, evaluate one’s work critically and engage actively in academic settings.

Entry Requirements & Fees

Undergraduate

COURSE LENGTH
ENTRY LEVEL
EXIT LEVEL
FEE
16 Weeks
IELTS 4.5 *(4.0)
IELTS 6.0 *(5.5)
$4,300
12 Weeks
IELTS 5.0 *(4.5)
IELTS 6.0 *(5.5)
$3,300
6 Weeks
IELTS 5.5 *(5.0)
IELTS 6.0 *(5.5)
$2,040

*No component below

Graduate

COURSE LENGTH
ENTRY LEVEL
EXIT LEVEL
FEE
16 Weeks
IELTS 5.0 *(4.5)
IELTS 6.5 *(6.0)
$4,300
12 Weeks
IELTS 5.5 *(5.0)
IELTS 6.5 *(6.0)
$3,300
6 Weeks
IELTS 6.0 *(5.5)
IELTS 6.5 *(6.0)
$2,040

*No component below

Course Dates & Booking

16 Weeks

Online English for Academic Purposes for undergraduate or graduate study levels

1.5 increase in IELTS

06/23/2025 – 10/10/2025

07/07/2025 – 10/24/2025
07/21/2025 – 11/07/2025

08/04/2025 – 11/21/2025
08/18/2025 – 12/05/2025

09/01/2025 – 12/19/2025
09/22/2025 – 01/09/2026
09/29/2025 – 01/16/2026

10/20/2025 – 02/06/2026
10/27/2025 – 02/13/2026

12 Weeks

Online English for Academic Purposes for undergraduate or graduate study levels

1.0 increase in IELTS

06/23/2025 – 09/12/2025

07/07/2025 – 09/26/2025
07/21/2025 – 10/10/2025

08/04/2025 – 10/24/2025
08/18/2025 – 11/07/2025

09/01/2025 – 11/21/2025
09/15/2025 – 12/05/2025
09/29/2025 – 12/19/2025

10/20/2025 – 01/09/2026
10/27/2025 – 01/16/2026

11/17/2025 – 02/06/2026
11/24/2025 – 02/13/2026

6 Weeks

Online English for Academic Purposes for undergraduate or graduate study levels

0.5 increase in IELTS

06/23/2025 – 08/01/2025

07/07/2025 – 08/15/2025
07/21/2025 – 08/29/2025

08/04/2025 – 09/12/2025
08/18/2025 – 09/26/2025

09/01/2025 – 10/10/2025
09/15/2025 – 10/24/2025
09/29/2025 – 11/07/2025

10/13/2025 – 11/21/2025
10/27/2025 – 12/05/2025

11/10/2025 – 12/19/2025

12/01/2025 – 01/09/2026
12/08/2025 – 01/16/2026
12/29/2025 – 02/06/2026

01/05/2026 – 02/13/2026

Why should I take English for Academic Purposes?

This short course will develop your understanding and use of English language. Practice the core academic skills required for university level study and gain confidence before starting your on-campus studies at the University of Missouri-St. Louis.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find answers to the questions we get asked the most about applying and studying the online this course.

You will receive a welcome letter telling you we have received your application. Closer to your course start date, you will be sent a welcome pack containing details of your course, class times, assessment criteria and clear technical instructions for joining your class.

The course has three key components: Live lessons with a qualified English language teacher. Extended study which is an opportunity to work with your classmates on homework or collaborative tasks in a virtual environment. You will also need to spend some time studying independently and preparing for your lessons.

You will study in groups of approximately 10-12 students.

You will need to download Zoom and Teams. You will also get access to Oxford International’s Moodle platform with all course resources.

You will have 120 minute live lesson per day from Monday to Friday. However, you will be assigned additional tasks and study projects so you will also need to spend about 2 hours on extended study and self-study.

There will be assignments every week. There will also be course assessments and final assessment at the end of the course. For 12 and 16 week courses regular progress tests are conducted to monitor student progress.

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Ready to take your English skills to the next level?