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The program is designed for Grade 10–11 students who:
- plan to apply to AUK or another English-medium university;
- want to improve their English to B2+ level;
- want to focus specifically on academic English, rather than just General English;
- want to become more confident speaking, writing, and studying in English;
- want to understand what studying in a university environment is like before they apply.
Learning Format
23 weeks of preparation. AUK Prep is delivered fully online.
The core program lasts 18 weeks.
2 English classes per week
Systematic work on academic English skills: speaking, writing, reading, and listening.
1 Speaking Club per week
Additional speaking practice with a native English speaker to develop fluency, build confidence, and overcome the language barrier.
5 weeks. A separate intensive program block fully focused on NMT preparation.
3 English classes per week focused on the NMT format and tasks. During this block, Speaking Club sessions are not held — all three weekly classes are dedicated to NMT preparation.
AUK Prep
855$
950$
Enrollment Open Until September 25
23 weeks
ex-student AUK Prep
Denis Popov
“AUK Prep helped me start speaking English with confidence. Before the course, I lacked vocabulary and real practice. Thanks to the support of international instructors and regular Speaking Clubs, I stepped out of my comfort zone and became more fluent. After completing the course, I received a certificate that exempted me from the language test when applying to AUK. But what I remember most is the atmosphere — a community of people who also wanted more. Most of us ended up enrolling at AUK. It was my first step toward something greater.”
Admission process
Provide your contact information so that a student engagement expert can contact you and answer all your questions.
To qualify for this course, we suggest you take a trial online English test from Duolingo to check your approximate level.
To complete the enrollment process for this program, please complete the application form along with your course fee to reserve your place. Our student enrollment expert will assist you with this step. You will then receive confirmation of your enrollment.
The recommended English proficiency level for the program is B1 or higher. The program helps students develop their language skills and prepare to use English in their future university studies.
The program lasts 23 academic weeks and is delivered fully online. The core part of the course includes 2 English classes and 1 Speaking Club session with a native English speaker per week.
The program also includes one optional in-person meeting on campus at the end of AUK Prep, dedicated to wrapping up the program and reflecting on the learning experience.
The core program focuses on academic English and develops all four key language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students work on vocabulary, grammar, written and oral assignments needed to study confidently in English.
Yes. The final 5 weeks of the program are dedicated to a separate intensive NMT English Prep block.
During this period, students have 3 English classes per week, fully focused on NMT preparation, including the test format, typical tasks, and the language skills required for the exam. Speaking Club sessions are not held during these 5 weeks.
Speaking Club is a weekly conversation practice session with a native English speaker. It gives students an opportunity to regularly practice real-life English, become familiar with the natural sound of the language, develop fluency, and express their ideas more confidently in English.
Speaking Club takes place once a week during the core part of the program.
No. AUK Prep is delivered fully online, so students can join the program from any city or country. There are no offline classes or mandatory visits to the AUK campus as part of the course.
No. AUK Prep is relevant regardless of which university a student chooses, as academic English skills and NMT preparation are valuable for future studies.
At the same time, for students considering applying to AUK, the program provides additional preparation for future university studies in English.
Yes. Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive an AUK Prep certificate.
The program consists of two main semesters and a separate intensive NMT preparation block:
September 28 – December 19 — Semester 1
December 20 – January 10 — Winter Break
January 11 – February 20 — Semester 2
February 22 – March 27 — NMT English Prep