City University London
Description:
Founded in 1894 as the Northampton Institute, in 1966 he was awarded university status. Since its inception the City University of London has a special bond with the City of London and plays an active role in economic development and professional capital, for which it has established contacts with employers, relevant agencies and institutions, both and abroad.
Its success is evident in the record of incorporation of its graduates, which is one of the highest in the United Kingdom and in the number of applications, making it the sixth most popular British university. Among its academic offerings can choose courses to suit all tastes, both undergraduate and postgraduate. The campus is located in Islington, one of the best areas of London, close to both West End and downtown. Many students come here attracted by the discounts that have the college nightlife, as Carling Academy, Highbury Garage and Turnmills. To keep informed of the benefits of being a student and campus activities you can go to the Students’ Union.
English Courses:
University Service Support English Language ( Centre for Language Studies ) offers students various English courses, both for improving the general knowledge of this language to acquire more specific knowledge. Students who do not have the level of English needed for study at this institution may do the Test of Language Competence Espanol (TELC). To facilitate the integration of foreign students in college, have designed the Pre-sessional courses Espanol, intensive English programs that are performed during the summer (June to September) and have a completely academic purpose. There are two types: general and business/economics.
As a complement to traditional language courses, the university has two systems very effective in improving language skills of international students. On the one hand may request personal tutorials ( Espanol Language Surgeries ) with members of the university to resolve questions of English. Another option is to request a tandem, ie a language exchange with other Anglophone students who wish to learn your language. In addition, the learning unit over the life of the university – Education and Lifelong Learning (ELL)-has two English programs for adults espefícicos to improve the level of listening and reading and to become more fluent in verbal and written communication ( Listening and Speaking and Reading and Writing ).