AUK Prep Express course

AUK Prep Express course is designed for high school students who plan to apply to Bachelor's programs at American University Kyiv (AUK). This course includes online English language classes and a Speaking club with native speakers to effectively prepare you for studying at the university in English. Through on-campus lectures by AUK faculty, you will discover your career interests and confidently choose a Bachelor's program, while also developing the soft skills needed for successful studies at AUK.

90% of AUK Prep graduates are successfully admitted to AUK. Become one of them!

About AUK Prep Express

As AUK programs are taught in English, entry requirements include a mandatory English language proficiency qualification. AUK Prep Express course covers English proficiency test formats and prepares you for studying through English at university.

During the AUK Prep Express Course, take career orientation tests to discover your strengths and future career path. Take this time to also develop the soft skills necessary to reach your full potential at university. Hone your time and project management, personal effectiveness, teamwork skills, and enhance your critical and creative thinking. Develop the confidence which will drive your career in the right direction.

Develop partner relationships with your peers and get acquainted with AUK students and faculty to experience what it means to be part of the vibrant AUK community.

Learning outcomes

Hone your English language skills

Learn with your peers through engaging in projects, challenging exercises, speaking club, debates, and games. Finish with B2+ level proficiency in English, a mandatory requirement to study at AUK. Develop test-taking strategies and achieve your language goals.

Benefit from career orientation

Discover where your career interests, skills and ambitions lie. Identify your professional goals and determine your strengths and weaknesses. Make career choices with confidence.

Get ready to become high-performing student

Develop the social skills and resilience to succeed at university. Improve your time management skills and personal effectiveness. Learn to manage projects, work in teams, and enhance your critical and creative thinking. Participate in AUK student events and prepare to continue your studies at university.

Become a part of AUK community

Get to know your fellow AUK students as you become part of a vibrant community. Learn how to work in pairs, groups, and teams. Create valuable connections as you are taught by AUK faculty online and on campus. Discover the standards of a top-ranked American education system in Ukraine.

Who should apply

AUK Prep Express is designed for:

high-school students studying in 11-grade in Ukraine or living abroad
willing to improve their writing, speaking, reading, and listening skills in English
preparing to gain American Bachelor education in Ukraine and study at the university in English

Suited to those who are preparing to study at university, AUK Prep Express will help you create career goals, introduce you to student life at AUK, and assist you with the application requirements for your program of choice.

Course instructors

AUK Prep Express course structure

AUK Prep Express starts on May 26 and ends up by August 1, 2025. The course structure includes the following main blocks:

English excellence

10 weeks of English lessons and Speaking club sessions online. English lessons are focused on improving your reading, writing and listening skills. Each week you will cover a different subject area, from art, travel, health or nature to technology, sustainability, psychology or sociology. Speaking club will help to increase your confidence in effective and fluent communication.

Career orientation and university preparation

4 lectures at AUK Campus. You will be able to discover your strengths and future career path with the help of our career orientation tests, as well as learn how to compose your university motivation letter. You will also develop the soft skills necessary to become a high-performing student. Those include time and project management, personal effectiveness, teamwork skills, critical and creative thinking.

Admissions

Fill the form on this page

Leave your contact details, so our enrollment advisor can reach out and answer all your questions.

Talk to an Enrollment advisor

Once you submit the form, we will contact you to walk you through the requirements. You can also proactively contact us: Enrollment advisor Diana, @diana_mishchaniuk, study@auk.edu.ua.

Pass free of charge English test

To qualify for this course, we ask you to pass Duolingo English Practice Test to check your approximate level.

Submit the application form with payment

To complete your enrollment on this program, you will need to submit the application form with payment to reserve a place on a course. Our enrollment advisor will help you on this stage. After that you will get admission confirmation.

FAQ

What level of English will I have at the end of this course?

The AUK Prep Express course will help you to improve your writing, speaking, reading, and listening skills in English and boost your confidence to study at the university in English.

What subjects are taught during the university preparation part of the course?

During this part of the course, you will have the chance to feel like a real university student! We will teach you how to write a motivation letter for university admission. You will learn about time management, goal setting, personal efficiency, and improve your teamwork skills and critical thinking. You will also learn about the resources available to you when you become a legitimate AUK student. And the last but not the least – you will have an opportunity to network with AUK faculty and AUK students.

Does this course offer a certificate?

Upon completion of the AUK Prep Express course, students will receive a certificate. Those students who achieve a final grade of 70-100 will get a Certificate of completion. Those students who complete with a grade below 70 will get a Certificate of attendance.

Does this course offer any additional bonuses?

Successful completion of English qualification tests during AUK Prep Express course will count towards the English level requirement for entering AUK. Additionally, AUK Prep Express students are becoming part of AUK’s vibrant community of students and get access to the AUK Library as well as invitations to AUK events and on-campus lectures. AUK Prep Express students will also get a chance to meet AUK faculty and current AUK students.

Why should I take an English proficiency test before start of the course?

To qualify for the AUK Prep Express course, it is important for us to understand your current level of English. To ensure you have relevant study materials and are effective in group assignments, your current English proficiency level should be at least B2.

What is the schedule of classes within the course?

Online English lessons will take place from 17:00 till 18:30 twice per week, each Monday and Wednesday from March 3 till May 11, 2025. Online Speaking club will take place from 17:00 till 18:00 every Friday from March 3 till May 11, 2025. On campus sessions will take place once per week in second half of the day from March 17 till April 13, 2025. AUK Enrollment advisor will let you know the detailed schedule of on campus sessions.

Can I pay in cash?

American University Kyiv does not accept payment in cash. Payments can be made online through our website, or you can request an invoice from the finance department.

What if I fail?

If you do not meet the requirements for completing the course, you will not be entitled to receive a Certificate of completion, you can only get a Certificate of attendance.