Academic English Courses
NU Academic English Courses are for :
Students and Graduates
Prepare for your studies at English-taught schools and universities with our comprehensive course. Gain the skills needed to succeed in a multicultural learning environment. For graduates, our course is ideal for pursuing Master's and Ph.D. degrees in English.
Professionals
This course also fits professionals who work for Kazakhstan’s national and multinational companies. Enhance your English language proficiency for career growth and effective business communications.
Organizations
We offer customized English courses to meet the specific needs of your organization. Contact us for personalized programs designed to elevate your employees' language skills. Available upon request.
Why Choose Us
Our course is designed to help students and professionals improve their English up to international standards
Academic and Professional English lessons
We offer English classes that cover academic and professional contexts, providing comprehensive language skills developmentInnovative teaching methods and qualified teachers
Our qualified English teachers use modern teaching methods to deliver effective instructions
Comfortable study schedule
We offer convenient evening and weekend study options to accommodate busy schedulesNazarbayev University information resources
Access information resources from Nazarbayev University to enhance your learning experience
English courses we offer:
We offer a range of English courses depending on your English level. After the completion of each course a certificate is awarded.
Course Format: Offline
Course Duration: 12 weeks
Estimated English language level recommendations: 5.0 IELTS or equivalent
Сourse Fee: 450 000 tenge per course (can be paid in two installments)
Course Description:
This 120-hour course is designed to help students improve their basic English language skills in order to prepare them for studying business and academic courses taught in English. Students will develop their competencies in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Course Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, successful students will be able to:
1. Read English texts and answer questions.
2. Write a short argumentative essay including the necessary components of a simple argument.
3. Using teacher and peer feedback, reflect on their own performances and respond appropriately.
4. Take accurate notes and orally answer questions of a short presentation.
Course Duration: 12 weeks
Estimated English language level recommendations: 5.0 IELTS or equivalent
Сourse Fee: 450 000 tenge per course (can be paid in two installments)
Course Description:
This 120-hour course is designed to help students improve their basic English language skills in order to prepare them for studying business and academic courses taught in English. Students will develop their competencies in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Course Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, successful students will be able to:
1. Read English texts and answer questions.
2. Write a short argumentative essay including the necessary components of a simple argument.
3. Using teacher and peer feedback, reflect on their own performances and respond appropriately.
4. Take accurate notes and orally answer questions of a short presentation.
Course Format: Offline
Course Duration: 12 weeks
Estimated English language level recommendations: 5.5 IELTS or equivalent. Alternatively a successful completion of Academic English I
Сourse Fee: 450 000 tenge per course (can be paid in two installments)
Course Description:
In this 120-hour course, intermediate English-level students will develop their language competencies in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The course emphasizes language production in an academic context such as note-taking and summarizing academic articles. The course will include key academic skills important for university study or creating corporate proposals—searching for and evaluating sources, improved reading abilities, and practicing presentation skills. Students will also receive practical advice and help in preparation for taking a standardized English exam.
Course Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, successful students will be able to:
1. Answer questions from general or specialized academic English texts.
2. Analyze new information and construct an argument in English.
3. Summarize and be able to orally answer questions on an academic article or brief lecture using their notes.
4. Conduct library research, analyze and evaluate sources, and properly use and cite references.
5. Give a presentation of a research idea with visual aids and answer questions pertaining to their topic.
Course Duration: 12 weeks
Estimated English language level recommendations: 5.5 IELTS or equivalent. Alternatively a successful completion of Academic English I
Сourse Fee: 450 000 tenge per course (can be paid in two installments)
Course Description:
In this 120-hour course, intermediate English-level students will develop their language competencies in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The course emphasizes language production in an academic context such as note-taking and summarizing academic articles. The course will include key academic skills important for university study or creating corporate proposals—searching for and evaluating sources, improved reading abilities, and practicing presentation skills. Students will also receive practical advice and help in preparation for taking a standardized English exam.
Course Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, successful students will be able to:
1. Answer questions from general or specialized academic English texts.
2. Analyze new information and construct an argument in English.
3. Summarize and be able to orally answer questions on an academic article or brief lecture using their notes.
4. Conduct library research, analyze and evaluate sources, and properly use and cite references.
5. Give a presentation of a research idea with visual aids and answer questions pertaining to their topic.
Course Format: Offline
Course Duration: 12 weeks
Estimated English language level recommendations: 6.0 IELTS or equivalent. Alternatively a successful completion of Academic English II
Сourse Fee: 450 000 tenge per course (can be paid in two installments)
Course Description:
In this 120-hour upper-intermediate course, students develop their English language competencies sufficient to start a graduate degree. The course emphasizes reading comprehension and analysis, writing logically, broadening subject knowledge, and learning through self-reflection. Students will practice lecture note-taking, searching for information, working with texts in specialized academic areas and summarizing/critiquing articles. Students also receive practical advice and preparation for taking a standardized English exam.
Course Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, successful students will be able to:
1. Produce an Annotated Bibliography within their field of study.
2. Write a critique of an academic article in their discipline.
3. Produce a short Literature Review, properly using and citing references according to the preferred style of their discipline.
4. Give a presentation on a researched topic with visual aids and answer questions pertaining to their research.
Course Duration: 12 weeks
Estimated English language level recommendations: 6.0 IELTS or equivalent. Alternatively a successful completion of Academic English II
Сourse Fee: 450 000 tenge per course (can be paid in two installments)
Course Description:
In this 120-hour upper-intermediate course, students develop their English language competencies sufficient to start a graduate degree. The course emphasizes reading comprehension and analysis, writing logically, broadening subject knowledge, and learning through self-reflection. Students will practice lecture note-taking, searching for information, working with texts in specialized academic areas and summarizing/critiquing articles. Students also receive practical advice and preparation for taking a standardized English exam.
Course Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, successful students will be able to:
1. Produce an Annotated Bibliography within their field of study.
2. Write a critique of an academic article in their discipline.
3. Produce a short Literature Review, properly using and citing references according to the preferred style of their discipline.
4. Give a presentation on a researched topic with visual aids and answer questions pertaining to their research.
Contact us:
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EMAIL - nu_prep@nu.edu.kz
EMAIL - nu_prep@nu.edu.kz
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