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This course is part of the Women’s Academy “School to University” programme and is equivalent to grade 12 and pre-university preparation. Its main topics are Pre-University (B2), Reading and Research, Academic Writing, Exams and University Readiness. The content is built around topics covered in international curricula (such as Cambridge Lower Secondary and IGCSE) and global assessment frameworks such as PISA, with examples from everyday life and step-by-step practice.
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Course details
| Level | Level 4 of 4, equivalent to grade 12 and pre-university preparation |
| Estimated duration | 55 hours of study and practice |
| Prerequisite | English for Study – Level 3 or a pass in the placement test |
| Language of instruction | Farsi-e-Dari (with key English terms) |
| Cost | Free |
| Assessment | A quiz after each section and a final exam; pass mark 70%; certificate after approval by the Academy |
After this course you will be able to
- In “Pre-University (B2)”: understand advanced structures, formal style and cohesion, and apply them to solving problems
- In “Reading and Research”: understand simple academic articles, evaluating sources and paraphrasing, and apply them to solving problems
- In “Academic Writing”: understand the five-paragraph essay, the motivation letter and referencing, and apply them to solving problems
- In “Exams”: understand IELTS and the Duolingo English Test, exam strategy and practice tests, and apply them to solving problems
- In “University Readiness”: understand admission interviews, emailing a lecturer and student life, and apply them to solving problems
Course outline
- Advanced structures
- Formal style
- Cohesion
- Simple academic article
- Evaluating sources
- Paraphrasing
- Five-paragraph essay
- Motivation letter
- Referencing
- IELTS and Duolingo English Test
- Strategy
- Practice test
- Admission interview
- Emailing a lecturer
- Student life
Week-by-week learning path
With about 30 to 45 minutes of study and practice a day, you will complete this course in 6 weeks:
| Week | Topic | Outcome of the week |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Pre-University (B2) | Lessons, practical exercises and a short section quiz |
| Week 2 | Reading and Research | Lessons, practical exercises and a short section quiz |
| Week 3 | Academic Writing | Lessons, practical exercises and a short section quiz |
| Week 4 | Exams | Lessons, practical exercises and a short section quiz |
| Week 5 | University Readiness | Lessons, practical exercises and a short section quiz |
| Week 6 | Final project and final exam | Completed project and a score of 70% or higher |
Final project
Level 4 “Language Portfolio”: a recorded spoken introduction, a written text suited to the level, a summary of a short academic text and a subject vocabulary notebook.
Project assessment criteria:
- Language accuracy
- Suitability for the level
- Quality of the summary
- Range of vocabulary
Key course terms
Vocabulary
Grammar
Paragraph
Main idea
Summary
Argument
Pronunciation
Fluency
Assessment and certificate
- After each section: a short quiz (70% is recommended before moving on)
- Practical exercises in each lesson: for learning; send your questions via Questions .
- End of course: final exam (pass mark 70%) and submission of the final project
- Digital certificate after review and approval by the Academy: Request a certificate
Teaching method
Each lesson includes learning objectives, explanations with real examples and images, key terms in Dari and English, common mistakes, practical exercises, a self-test and a summary. In every lesson you can ask the teacher questions using the Questions button. The courses are impartial, free and open to all young people.
Get ready now
- Review the summaries and quizzes from “English for Study – Level 3”
- Prepare a notebook just for this course
- Set aside 45 to 60 minutes a day for study and practice
Free and reliable resources
These resources have been selected by the Academy team. Most of them are in English; Chrome’s Translate option can help you read them. Large files (books, exercise files, videos) will be placed in the Academy’s official Google Drive folder when the course opens and linked from this page.
- BBC Learning English, free English lessons with audio and video
- British Council – LearnEnglish, free English practice at all levels
- Duolingo, free daily language practice on your phone
- Duolingo English Test, an online English test accepted by many universities
Note: This is an educational and preparatory programme and does not count as an official school qualification or formal equivalence; its aim is to prepare young people for exams, scholarships and university study.
Help and questions
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