English Foundation Program
Our one-semester English Foundation program focuses on improving students' English language skills. Upon successful completion of the English Foundation program and together with the required academic level, students will be automatically accepted into their chosen EU bachelor’s, master’s or MBA program.
The English language is necessary for a successful career in international business. If you need to improve your English to meet our requirements, this specialized foundation program based in Barcelona will help you refine your language skills and prepare you for our business degree programs.
- English for Academic Purposes3 CH / 4 ECTS
Studying in English requires a good command of appropriate language structure, style and vocabulary. Students not only learn to understand academic and learning materials, but also develop skills for producing quality texts.
- Structured Writing and Grammar3 CH / 4 ECTS
A practical command of grammar is essential for effective writing. This course prepares students for writing eloquently and accurately.
- Learning Strategies & Studying Techniques2 CH / 3 ECTS
With this course, students acquire the skills and techniques for learning and studying more efficiently, including time-management, work-planning and approaches to study materials. Students can apply these skills in order to improve their academic performance.
- Reading & Text Analysis2 CH / 3 ECTS
Reading effectively is essential for properly understanding and managing key information. Likewise, the study of text analysis provides insights that are useful for tackling key contents effectively.
- Communication Skills3 CH / 4 ECTS
Effective communication in a range of situations is essential for 21st-century professionals. The focus of this course is on how to develop one’s written and oral skills for a variety of contexts.
- Critical Thinking & Analysis2 CH / 3 ECTS
Thinking outside the box is fundamental to the success of many projects and businesses. Learning how to approach ideas and projects critically and innovatively is one of the principal skills for professional success today.
- Business English2 CH / 3 ECTS
This course is aimed at acquiring and practicing the language required to understand and apply business language and terminology in interactive environments.
Our experienced academic department is comprised of entrepreneurs, consultants and business leaders to provide students with the perfect educational balance between classroom theory and real life experiential learning.
