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
Partner Universities and Colleges Working with LSI
USA
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Institution |
Location |
English Requirement |
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Adelphi University |
Garden City, NY |
TOEFL/IELTS waived† |
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American International College |
Springfield, MA |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5 |
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American University |
Washington, D.C. |
TOEFL/IELTS waived† |
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Arkansas State University |
Jonesboro, AR |
Completion of level 3 for direct undergraduate admission; completion of level 4 for direct graduate admission |
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Auburn University |
Auburn, AL |
TOEFL/IELTS waived† |
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Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology |
Boston, MA |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5 |
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California International Business University (CIBU) |
San Diego, CA |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5 |
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Cambridge College |
Springfield, MA |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5 |
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College of Idaho |
Caldwell, ID |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5 |
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College of the Desert |
Palm Desert, CA |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5 |
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Community Colleges of Spokane |
Spokane, WA |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 3 |
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Fisher College |
Boston, MA |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 4 |
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Florida International University |
Miami, FL |
TOEFL/IELTS waived† |
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Golden Gate University |
San Francisco, CA |
TOEFL/IELTS not waived |
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Grossmont Community College |
San Diego, CA |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 4 |
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Humboldt State University |
Arcata, CA |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5 |
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Los Angeles Film School |
Los Angeles, CA |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5 |
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Louisiana State University |
Baton Rouge, LA |
TOEFL/IELTS waived† |
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Maryville University |
St. Louis, MO |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5 |
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Metropolitan College of New York |
New York, NY |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5 |
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National University |
California & Nevada |
No TOEFL/IELTS, completion of level 5 and then student takes National’s ELP 820 for one month |
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New York Film Academy |
New York, NY |
Admission to diploma programmes requires completion of LSI’s Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived) |
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Notre Dame de Namur University |
Belmont, CA |
TOEFL/IELTS waived for undergraduate upon completion of level 4, for graduate upon completion of level 5 |
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Platt College |
San Diego, CA |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5 |
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Prince William Sound Community College |
Valdez, AK |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 3 |
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Rocky Mountain College of Art & Design |
Lakewood (Denver), CO |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 4 |
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Saint Michael’s College |
Colchester, VT |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5 |
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San Francisco State University |
San Francisco, CA |
TOEFL/IELTS score of 61 or IELTS score of 6.0 required |
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Schiller International University |
Largo, FL |
TOEFL/IELTS waived upon completion of level 5 |
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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 |
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Southwestern Oregon Community College |
Coos Bay, OR |
IELTS or TOEFL iBT 45 required |
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UC Berkeley Extension |
Berkeley, CA |
Will issue conditional acceptance but must submit test score |
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University of Central Florida |
Orlando, FL |
TOEFL/IELTS waived† |
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University of Illinois at Chicago |
Chicago, IL |
TOEFL/IELTS waived† |
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University of Kansas |
Lawrence, KS |
TOEFL/IELTS waived† |
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University of the Pacific |
Stockton, CA |
TOEFL/IELTS waived† |
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University of South Carolina |
Columbia, SC |
TOEFL/IELTS waived† |
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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
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Institution |
Location |
English Requirement |
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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. |
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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. |
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Canadian Tourism College |
BC |
Admission to diploma programmes requires completion of LSI's Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived) |
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Evergreen College |
Ontario |
Admission to certificate and diploma programmes requires completion of LSI’s Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived) |
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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) |
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Lambton College |
Ontario |
Admission to certificate and diploma programmes requires completion of LSI’s Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived) |
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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). |
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RED Academy |
BC & ON |
Admission to certificate, diploma and post graduate programmes requires completion of LSI's Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived) |
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Royal Crown College |
Toronto, ON |
Admission to diploma programmes requires completion of LSI's Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived) |
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St. Clair College |
ON |
Admission to certificate, diploma and degree programmes requires completion of LSI's Upper Intermediate level (TOEFL/IELTS waived) |
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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 |
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Wilfrid Laurier University |
Waterloo, ON |
Admission to degree programmes requires completion of LSI’s Advanced level and Laurier’s LEAF programme. (TOEFL/IELTS waived) |
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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
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Institution |
Location |
English Requirement |
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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 |
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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 |
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UNITEC |
Mt. Albert, Auckland |
Admission to range of degree and diploma courses. Course-specific and country-specific entry requirements |
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Auckland Institute of Studies |
Mt. Albert, Auckland |
Admission to range of degree and diploma courses with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 |
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Ardmore Flying School |
Papakura, Auckland |
Admission to diploma and licensing courses with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 |
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Paula Chalito , Boston
I had beautiful and wonderful times at the LSI Brisbane, because I like the teachers of the school, that makes me a lot of laugh and I've met a lot of international students at school. I miss the LSI Brisbane so much, that my future will be better, against the beginnings and I miss of course Australia, about the cities, nature, beauty, shops, Australians and my homestay family. And I will never forget these beautiful experience there. Thank you LSI Brisbane ^^
Tuany Nguyen , Brisbane
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Kati Tähti , Brighton
LSI is not only a school, its a place where we felt completely safe, where we made friends for the rest of our lives, where we find support, kindness, and the best professionals who will look after you forever! LSI its a FAMILY and I am proud to say that I am part of this amazing community! They have the best professionals, who give us everything we need to became fluent and secure with the language, and to keep improving after our time there. In my experience in Vancouver I had Kevin as director, hes the best! Hes an amazing professional who gave me the support that I needed with Linda ( my teacher, who I consider my Canadian mother) to became a Cambridge student and have success in my professional life! After two years that Ive been there, Kevin and Sallie , from LSI in London were extremely kind and professional to help me solving a problem and I can say that I became even more fan of LSI than I was before( if it was possible)They showed a genuine concern for their students, a magnificent teamwork, impeccable professionalism and organisation beside all the kindness they had with me. I not only extremely recommend, I must to say: LSI is THE BEST school, with the best professionals I have ever met!Thank you very much for everything Kevin, Linda, Sallie... LSI team youre an example to be followed as professionals and human beings!You have my admiration forever
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