Study University Pathways Programmes Online

LSI’s online pathways programme prepares students for the academic challenges facing them on English speaking programmes at top colleges & universities in the UK, USA, Canada, Austral-ia & New Zealand. By the end of the course, students are expected to reach LSI’s Advanced level, equivalent to TOEFL iBT 110 or IELTS 6.5+. Students will learn general language skills and academic skills necessary to thrive on English speaking undergraduate and post graduate programmes. The LSI online pathways programme also prepares students for the challenges faced in an English speaking workplace.

Academic English

LSI’s online pathways programme includes the online academic English course. This course is built by the counsellor, student and academic manager to give the student the best chance of reaching their chosen institution’s academic targets.

The online academic English course is a combination of general English, Cambridge Assess-ment Exam Preparation and Academic Exam (IELTS/TOEFL) preparation, depending on the needs of the students and their chosen institution. In addition, two further pathways classes per week allow time to discuss progress, work on applications and tackle any language issues.

This combination, tailored for each student, meets individual hopes and needs. This is all supported by specialised, targeted, online resources through our online learning system, E-LSI.

What skills do we teach?

University research and presentation skills
Effective communication in academic situations
Exam skills and techniques
Note taking and organising
Essay writing skills, including critical thinking and developing and presenting ar-guments
Optional classes include: - Cambridge English Exam courses, FCE/CAE/CPE/BEC - IELTS, TOEFL iBT, TOEIC - Business English

Online Exam Courses

Online TOEFL Preparation Courses

Online IELTS Preparation Courses

Online TOEIC Preparation Courses

Online GMAT Preparation Courses

Online SAT Preparation Courses

Online University of Cambridge English Language Examinations

Partner Universities and Colleges Working with LSI

USA

Institution	Location	English Requirement
Adelphi University	Garden City, NY	TOEFL/IELTS waived†
American International College	Springfield, MA	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5
American University	Washington, D.C.	TOEFL/IELTS waived†
Arkansas State University	Jonesboro, AR	Completion of level 3 for direct undergraduate admission; completion of level 4 for direct graduate admission
Auburn University	Auburn, AL	TOEFL/IELTS waived†
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology	Boston, MA	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5
California International Business University (CIBU)	San Diego, CA	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5
Cambridge College	Springfield, MA	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5
College of Idaho	Caldwell, ID	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5
College of the Desert	Palm Desert, CA	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5
Community Colleges of Spokane	Spokane, WA	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 3
Fisher College	Boston, MA	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 4
Florida International University	Miami, FL	TOEFL/IELTS waived†
Golden Gate University	San Francisco, CA	TOEFL/IELTS not waived
Grossmont Community College	San Diego, CA	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 4
Humboldt State University	Arcata, CA	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5
Los Angeles Film School	Los Angeles, CA	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5
Louisiana State University	Baton Rouge, LA	TOEFL/IELTS waived†
Maryville University	St. Louis, MO	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5
Metropolitan College of New York	New York, NY	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5
National University	California & Nevada	No TOEFL/IELTS, completion of level 5 and then student takes National’s ELP 820 for one month
New York Film Academy	New York, NY	Admission to diploma programmes requires completion of LSI’s Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived)
Notre Dame de Namur University	Belmont, CA	TOEFL/IELTS waived for undergraduate upon completion of level 4, for graduate upon completion of level 5
Platt College	San Diego, CA	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5
Prince William Sound Community College	Valdez, AK	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 3
Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design	Lakewood (Denver), CO	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 4
Saint Michael’s College	Colchester, VT	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5
San Francisco State University	San Francisco, CA	TOEFL/IELTS score of 61 or IELTS score of 6.0 required
Schiller International University	Largo, FL	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5
Seattle Central Community College	Seattle, WA	TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5, students must take English and math placement exams and may be placed in the College Bridge Programme
Southwestern Oregon Community College	Coos Bay, OR	IELTS or TOEFL iBT 45 required
UC Berkeley Extension	Berkeley, CA	Will issue conditional acceptance but must submit test score
University of Central Florida	Orlando, FL	TOEFL/IELTS waived†
University of Illinois at Chicago	Chicago, IL	TOEFL/IELTS waived†
University of Kansas	Lawrence, KS	TOEFL/IELTS waived†
University of the Pacific	Stockton, CA	TOEFL/IELTS waived†
University of South Carolina	Columbia, SC	TOEFL/IELTS waived†
William Jessop	Sacramento, CA	Admission to BA programmes on completion of level 4, and to MA programmes on completion of level 5

†To meet the English language requirement the student can take the Pearson/Versant test at their LSI school

Canada

Institution	Location	English Requirement
Acadia University	Wolfville, NS	Admission to the EAP Bridging program requires completion of LSI's Upper Intermediate level. For direct entry to undergraduate degree programmes LSI's Advanced level required.
Bishops University	Sherbrooke, QC	Admission to the undergraduate degree programmes requires completion of LSI's Advanced level with a minimum score of 80% on tests and assignments completed during the last 3 weeks of the course.
Canadian Tourism College	BC	Admission to diploma programmes requires completion of LSI's Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived)
Evergreen College	Ontario	Admission to certificate and diploma programmes requires completion of LSI’s Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived)
JRS College of Business and Healthcare	Toronto, ON	Admission to certificate and diploma programmes requires completion of LSI's Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived)
Lambton College	Ontario	Admission to certificate and diploma programmes requires completion of LSI’s Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived)
Niagara College	St. Catherine's, ON	Admission to certificate, diploma, and advanced diploma programmes requires completion of LSI’s Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived). Admission to degree programmes requires completion of LSI’s Advanced level (TOEFL/IELTS waived).
RED Academy	BC & ON	Admission to certificate, diploma and post graduate programmes requires completion of LSI's Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived)
Royal Crown College	Toronto, ON	Admission to diploma programmes requires completion of LSI's Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived)
St. Clair College	ON	Admission to certificate, diploma and degree programmes requires completion of LSI's Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived)
Sterling College	BC	Admission to diploma, advanced diploma and post graduate certificate programmes requires completion of LSI's Upper Intermediate level except for the Post-Graduate Certificate in Nursing which requires completion of LSI's Advanced level
Wilfrid Laurier University	Waterloo, ON	Admission to degree programmes requires completion of LSI’s Advanced level and Laurier’s LEAF programme. (TOEFL/IELTS waived)
Yorkville University	Toronto, ON & Vancouver, BC	Diploma and degree programmes. Completion of LSI Upper Intermediate (CEFR Level B2) required for diploma programmes and LSI Advanced (CEFR Level C1) for degree programmes. TOEFL/IELTS waived.

New Zealand

Institution	Location	English Requirement
International Travel College	Auckland	Admission to range of certificate and diploma courses with a minimum IELTS score of between 5.0 to 5.5 depending on course
Whitecliffe School of Design	Parnell, Auckland	Admission to range of certificate and degree courses with a minimum IELTS score of between 5.5 to 7.0 depending on course
UNITEC	Mt. Albert, Auckland	Admission to range of degree and diploma courses. Course-specific and country-specific entry requirements
Auckland Institute of Studies	Mt. Albert, Auckland	Admission to range of degree and diploma courses with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0
Ardmore Flying School	Papakura, Auckland	Admission to diploma and licensing courses with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0