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EU Business School
Business Bridging Program
- Munich, Germany
Preparatory Program
Full time
13 weeks
On-Campus
English
Many high school students aspire to enroll in an international bachelor’s degree but lack the skills and background to do so. The Business Bridging program provides candidates with the knowledge required to succeed in our three-year bachelor’s programs. The Business Bridging program is a one-semester (13-week) course that acts as a bridge to the first year of our bachelor's programs. Students will strengthen their academic, communication and business English skills while studying management and economics. Students can enroll in the program in October, February and June. Upon successful completion, students are automatically admitted into the first year of our bachelor's programs.
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Schellhammer Business School
Preparatory Master
- San Roque, Spain
Preparatory Program
Full time
1 Year
On-Campus
English
The selection of Master Preparatory programs at Schellhammer Business School have been created to reflect your academic needs. Either you are a student who holds a bachelor’s or master’s degree but now wishes to switch the focus of your study or do not hold an undergrad or postgrad degree but have extensive practical experience and now wish to obtain an academic qualification
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UWF Intensive English Program
Intensive English Program
- Pensacola, USA
Preparatory Program
Full time, Part time
8 weeks
On-Campus
English
The Intensive English program of UWF is designed to prepare international students for successful study at the graduate and undergraduate levels. The talented teaching staff focuses on improving students’ ability to speak, listen, read, and write comprehensively in English. The program also focuses on the requirements for the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), which is required to study at many American universities.
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Eötvös Loránd University
Preparatory Year in Computer Science
- Budapest, Hungary
Preparatory Program
Full time
1 semester
On-Campus
English
This program is recommended for future students who want to build a firm basis for their further studies in the BSc program of Computer Science. Students who get admitted to Computer Science BSc but cannot reach the minimum level in the entrance examination will also be redirected to our Preliminary Course.
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University of Pécs
Preparatory Courses in English for Degree Studies
- Pécs, Hungary
Preparatory Program
Full time
5 Months
On-Campus
English
International Studies Center University of Pécs Medical School offers complex and integrated Preparatory Courses in English for Degree Studies that meet the language development needs of international students and facilitate their integration into the context of higher education in Hungary.
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University of Szeged
French MA Preparatory Program (Certificate)
- Szeged, Hungary
Preparatory Program
Full time
2 semesters
On-Campus
French
This specialized program offers an intensive preparation for master studies in the field of French Language, Literature, and Culture for BA degree holders. It provides students coming from different academic fields with an introduction to literary and cultural studies, linguistic theories, and literary criticism, as well as to French and Francophone arts, history, geography, and civilization.
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Krakow University of Economics
Preparatory course in English
- Kraków, Poland
Preparatory Program
Full time
9 Months
On-Campus
English
Krakow University of Economics invites to participate in an intensive English language course Preparatory course in English. This program will help you achieve the language proficiency required to enroll in our university. The offer includes 700 hours of classes in small groups and learning with experienced teachers. Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2024 or until places run out. Detailed information below. Krakow University of Economics invites you to participate in an intensive English language course. This program will help you achieve the language proficiency required to enrol in our university. The offer includes 700 hours of classes in small groups and learning with experienced teachers.
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NEOMA Business School
International Pre-Master
- Rouen, France
Preparatory Program
Full time
12 Months
On-Campus
English
Our "International Pre-Master" serves as a gateway to a Master of Science for students with a three-year higher education qualification (French Licence or Bachelor’s degree).
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LCI Language School | Vancouver
IELTS Preparation
- Vancouver, Canada
Preparatory Program
Full time
4 weeks
On-Campus
English
The IELTS Preparation course at LCI Vancouver is designed to help you gain techniques and strategies to maximize your exam ability. The program helps you become familiar with the four components of the IELTS exam.
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University of Antwerp
Preparatory one-year program: Dutch as a Foreign Language in an Academic Context
- Antwerp, Belgium
- Online
Preparatory Program
Full time
1 Year
On-Campus
Dutch
On the basis of scientific research and more than 25 years of experience, Linguapolis has developed methods to teach languages in an effective and motivating way. Our students are taught in stimulating environments and guided by highly skilled teachers. The key characteristics of our program are interaction, a result-orientation approach, and high student engagement.
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NCUK
Master’s Preparation Programme
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Tokyo, Japan + 14 more
Preparatory Program
Full time
10 weeks
On-Campus
English
A programme of exceptional quality, designed with and for universities the Master's Preparation qualification is the best preparation for success on your chosen postgraduate degree and in your future career.
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Cranfield University
Pre-master's in Engineering
- Cranfield, United Kingdom
- Online
Preparatory Program
Full time
10 Months
On-Campus
English
This specialist course can be used as a stepping-stone to an exciting career in engineering and will prepare you if you do not meet the pre-requisite entry requirements for many of our MSc courses. It is an intensive, full-time course delivered through a mixture of lectures, practical laboratory sessions and design exercises, over 10 months.
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UiT The Arctic University of Norway
Norwegian Language and Society for Foreign Students - One Year Program
- Narvik, Norway
Preparatory Program
Full time
1 Year
On-Campus
Norwegian, English
This One-Year program in Norwegian Language and Society is a perfect start if you are qualified for and want to continue at one of the Three-Year bachelor's degrees in Engineering or the Two-Year Master's degree program in Integrated Building Technology at the Faculty of Engineering Science and Technology in Narvik.
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Graceland University
Pre-Law Program
- Lamoni, USA
Preparatory Program
Full time
4 years
On-Campus
English
Students interested in pursuing a legal education are encouraged to attend Graceland. Accredited law schools in the United States require a bachelor’s degree for admission. They seek students who can analyze problems critically, who can reason logically, and who can clearly express themselves both in writing and aloud. Law schools admit students from a very broad range of majors.
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UCAM Universidad Católica San Antonio de Murcia
1-Year Spanish Preparatory Program
- Murcia, Spain
Preparatory Program
Full time
1 Year
On-Campus
Spanish
The main target of UCAM's 1-Year Spanish Preparatory Program is to provide students with the contents necessary to advance one stipulated skill level per course or year, depending on the number of hours per course.
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Preparatory Program Programmes Explained
What is a Preparatory Year?
A preparatory year is a program designed to prepare students for their first year of higher education. Preparatory year programs often consist of language courses for those who are not native speakers in the language of study. Foundational undergraduate-level courses may also be included in a preparatory year. A preparatory year differs from a foundation year in the courses required and the objective of study.
What are the benefits of taking a Preparatory Year?
A preparatory year can help ensure a smoother transition into higher education from secondary school. Students who have chosen to study abroad also find the language courses in a preparatory year beneficial, not only through the duration of their continued studies, but also in their careers. A preparatory year can help lay the groundwork for an undergraduate diploma, associate’s or bachelor’s degree program.
What do we study in a Preparatory Year?
Students primarily take courses in the language of study during their preparatory year. Language courses in the preparatory year are intensive and aimed at promoting fluency in the target language to a point where academic study can be successfully undertaken. Preparatory year language courses are available in English, Czech language, French, German, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese and more. Preparatory year language courses not only cover reading, writing, speaking and listening in the target language, but also history and culture.
What kind of career improvement can you expect with a Preparatory Year?
By opening the door to undergraduate study, a preparatory year also creates the opportunity for significant career improvement. Whether the student is a recent secondary school graduate, or someone returning to study after a period of work, a preparatory year can help ensure success in a degree program. Graduates from degree programs who undertook a preparatory year may find it easier to enter the workforce with a higher level of confidence – not only in their language ability, but also in their understanding of the subject they studied.
How much does it cost to take a Preparatory Year?
The cost of taking a preparatory year can vary significantly depending on the school, country and subject undertaken. A preparatory year may be comparable in price to one year of a degree program, or it may cost less. It is best to contact the school or university offering the preparatory year program to obtain more information about costs. The admissions department at the school may also be able to provide information about financial assistance in the form of scholarships, if available.
Why take a Preparatory Year Online?
A preparatory year online is an opportunity for anyone to complete this requirement without having to significantly adjust one’s schedule. State-of-the-art e-learning technology offered in preparatory year online courses helps bring the classroom to the student. Preparatory year online students get all of the same benefits as those who attend courses on campus, while also benefiting from a more flexible class schedule. Online preparatory year programs are equally as rigorous as on-campus ones, and the resulting credit hours are valued equally.
To learn more about preparatory year programs, both online and on campus, read more on this website. You can request more information about any programs that interest you using the handy web form on the program detail page.