Target English

Course Description

Objective: The aim of this course is to improve your academic and general English. Target English provides flexible study options with courses of between 4 and 30 weeks.

The Target English course offers you the chance to improve your English language skills in a university environment, sharing classes with students preparing for undergraduate or postgraduate study. The course runs during the academic year, between September and June. You will be taught for 20 hours a week, and will also have regular meetings with a personal tutor. Some students join Target English simply to improve their language skills, while others use it as a stepping stone onto another course. Whatever your motivation, Target English offers an intensive and stimulating language learning experience.

Minimum age: 17

Maximum class size: 16

More Information

Who is the course for?

The course is for students who have a level of English equivalent to CEFR B1 and want to develop their skills further in a university environment. The course is open to both long and short stay students. Many students take this course as a stepping stone onto a Pre-sessional course or other degree preparation course.

Age	You must be over 17 years old before the course start date.
Level	You must have an English level of at least CEFR B1 (IELTS 4.0). If you do not have a test certificate, we can arrange a Skype interview to assess your English level.

What will I study?

In the mornings, you will share classes with students on the International Foundation Certificate, developing your language and academic skills. As well as improving your everyday English, you will have opportunities to develop your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through a variety of academic tasks and projects. The course encourages you to extend your learning beyond the classroom and to develop the skills needed to become an independent learner.

In the afternoons, you will focus on language development and your teachers will guide you through a range of tasks and projects targeted specifically at your own language needs.

The course involves 20 classroom hours per week, with regular one-to-one tutorials and plenty of individual attention.

Timetable

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9-10.30 Reading, Writing & Critical Thinking or University	9-10.30 Language Enhancement for University	9-10.30 Listening & Speaking for University	9-10.30 Language Enhancement for University: Integrated Skills	9-10.30 Language Enhancement for University: Integrated Skills
Break
11-12.30 Reading, Writing & Critical Thinking or University	11-12.30 Language Enhancement for University	11-12.30 Listening & Speaking for University	11-12 Language Enhancement for University: Integrated Skills	11-12 Language Enhancement for University: Integrated Skills
Break
2-4 Targeted Language Development & Project Work	2-4 Targeted Language Development & Project Work		2-4 Targeted Language Development & Project Work	2-2.15 Personal tutor meeting

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

9-10.30

Reading, Writing & Critical Thinking or University

9-10.30

Language Enhancement for University

9-10.30

Listening & Speaking for University

9-10.30

Language Enhancement for University: Integrated Skills

9-10.30

Language Enhancement for University: Integrated Skills

Break

11-12.30

Reading, Writing & Critical Thinking or University

11-12.30

Language Enhancement for University

11-12.30

Listening & Speaking for University

11-12

Language Enhancement for University: Integrated Skills

11-12

Language Enhancement for University: Integrated Skills

Break

2-4

Targeted Language Development & Project Work

2-4

Targeted Language Development & Project Work

2-4

Targeted Language Development & Project Work

2-2.15

Personal tutor meeting

This sample timetable shows you what a typical week on the course looks like. It is not a definitive timetable for your course.

Dates and Fees

Dates and Fees 2021-2022

	Dates	Length	Fees	Accommodation Included
Term 1	27 September 2021 - 17 December 2021	12 weeks	£3,300	No
Term 2	10 January 2022 - 1 April 2022	11 weeks	£3,025	No
Term 3	25 April 2022 -3 June 2022	7 weeks	£1,925	No
Holidays	20 December 2021 – 08 January 2022 3 January 2022 04 April 2022 – 23 April 2022 2 May 2022 2 June 2022 3 June 2022 29 August 2022	Christmas Holiday Public Holiday Easter Holiday Bank Holiday Bank Holiday Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday Bank Holiday

Dates and Fees 2022-2023

	Dates	Length	Fees	Accommodation Included
Term 1	26 September 2022 - 16 December 2022	12 weeks	£3,300	No
Term 2	9 January 2023 - 24 March 2023	11 weeks	£3,025	No
Term 3	17 April 2023 -2 June 2023	7 weeks	£1,925	No
Holidays	19 December 2022 - 7 January 2023 27 March – 15 April 2023 2 January 2023 1 May 2023 29 May 2023 28 August 2023	Christmas Holiday Easter Holiday Bank Holiday Bank Holiday Bank Holiday Bank Holiday

What our students say

Minwoo Jeong, South Korea

Hi, there. I'm Johnny (Minwoo Jeong) from South Korea. I'm majoring in English Literature at Silla University in Korea. Last year, I studied in Aberystwyth for 4 months on the Target English Course. I was really happy there and I am sure that the UK is the best country in Europe to study in. I liked the British accent, culture and people and I really want to go back to the UK. This year is my last year in my uni in Korea, and now I am seriously considering about going back to Aberystwyth to do a Masters.

I really enjoyed the classes and had awesome days with nice teachers and great students. The teachers always prepared interesting study materials, and they love to answer questions. They indicate each students’ weak points and help students very kindly. In Aberystwyth I made a lot of friends. In Korea, I'm not very talkative or sociable, but 4 months in Aberystwyth made me sociable and positive. After class, we hung out and had dinner together. I am still in contact with the guys who studied with me in Aberystwyth. In the winter vacation, I travelled to France, Spain and Italy to meet up with some of them. I really recommend you to study in Aberystwyth’s IEC. My time in Aberystwyth was the best experience of my whole life! Take a look at the video I made. It’s called “Happy in Aberystwyth”.

How to apply

You can download an application How to Apply.

Complete the application form and return it to us by email or post, with a copy of your passport and any other documents specified on the application form.
If you would like to stay in the university accommodation, tick this box on your application form. If you have ticked the accommodation box, we will arrange your accommodation. You do not need to do anything more to reserve your place in University Halls of Residence.
We will assess your application to ensure that the course you have applied for is appropriate for your needs, and that you meet our entry requirements. If you have not met the entry requirements we will recommend a course for you (subject to availability).
When we accept your application, we will send you an offer letter and an invoice. You will be asked to pay a deposit for your course. You can choose to pay the full fee at this time, or just the deposit.
Once you have paid your deposit, your course application is complete. If you have not paid the full fee before, you must pay it on the first day of the course.

Key Facts

Course	Target English
Course objective	The aim of this course is to improve your academic and general English. Target English provides flexible study options with courses of between 4 and 30 weeks.
Maximum class size	16
Levels	The course is for students who have a level of English equivalent to CEFR B1 and want to develop their skills further in a university environment.
Available to	Individuals
Taught hours per week	20
Private study periods	Students should typically expect to study independently for an additional 5 – 10 hours per week.
Minimum age	17
Dates	2021-2022 Term 1 – 20 September 2021 – 10 December 2021 Term 2 – 3 January 2022 – 18 March 2022 Term 3 – 11 April 2022 – 27 May 2022
Non-teaching days	There are no classes on Saturdays or Sundays, or during the following holidays: 2020-2021 Monday 14/12/2020 – Saturday 02/01/2021 (Christmas Holiday) Monday 22/03/2021 – Saturday 10/04/2021 (Easter Holiday) 3 May 2021 (Bank Holiday) 31 May 2021 (Bank Holiday)
Tuition Fee	2021-2022 Term 1 2020/2021 – £3,300 (12 weeks) Term 2 2020/2021 – £3,025 (12 weeks) Term 3 2020/2021 – £1,925 (6 weeks)
Course material costs	You may be required to purchase course books. The cost will not exceed £50 per course.
Social life	During the academic year the university offers many opportunities for social activities. You can join clubs and societies at the Students Union; enjoy the variety of films, music, drama and comedy at the University Arts Centre; get active at the University Sports Centre or get involved in the Global Experience Programme with trips, cultural events and international meals.
Accommodation	If you request accommodation when you apply for your course, this will be reserved for you automatically in one of our self-catering halls of residence. Most of our IFC students are allocated rooms in Cwrt Mawr. This is a 5-10 minute walk from your classroom. You will have a single study bedroom in a 6 or 10 person apartment with shared bathrooms and kitchen facilities, and free Wi-Fi. Accommodation is provided on a self-catering basis. If you want to live in a single-sex apartment, please inform us when you apply and we will arrange this. Accommodation will be reserved for you from the Saturday before the course starts. Please contact us if you plan to arrive earlier. There will be a bedding pack (duvet, pillow, and linen) in your room when you arrive. You will be charged £25 for this and it is yours to keep. You will also be required to pay a £100 deposit for your room, to be returned when the key is returned and the room is in same condition. You will be expected to pay both amounts on your first day of the course. Also on the first day we will assist you with paying for your accommodation fees.