Pathway University English Programmes

Talented students from all over the world are attending ACET Foundation University Programmes to achieve their educational goals and help them gain entry to top universities and colleges in Ireland, the UK and Europe.

ACET Foundation University Programmes provide in-depth, academically focused preparation courses for students who need to improve their English in order to enrol at university. Teachers focus on language skills, academic reading, writing, listening, speaking and academic vocabulary.

ACET offers four programmes:

1. ACET Foundation University Programme
2. ACET Foundation Programme in Business Studies
3. ACET Foundation Programme in Engineering & Technology
4. ACET Foundation Programme in Health & Science

Programmes Objectives

• To develop productive skills (spoken & written) for academic communication
• To develop receptive skills (listening & reading) with confidence and accuracy
• To develop and improve academic study skills
• To prepare thoroughly for the IELTS examination
• To enhance skills to develop as independent learners
• To prepare for academic presentations and assessment
• To provide an introduction to culture and life in Ireland

Applying for an ACET Foundation Programme and to a university

Once students are confident that they have met the entry requirements they should simply complete the ACET application form. All applications will be acknowledged within 24 hours.

Free University/College Placement & Support

ACET has an International Studies Consultant who gives regular talks to students enrolling in a university. Students are counselled on:

• Choosing the best programme based on individual goals and academic background
• Applying to a university or college
• Receiving a conditional letter of acceptance
• What to expect from university life and cross cultural preparation

ACET has agreements in place with prestigious universities in

• Ireland
  • University College Cork
  • University College Dublin
  • National University of Ireland Galway
  • Waterford Institute of Technology
• Poland
• Italy
• Hungary
• Slovakia
• Bulgaria
• Denmark.

All courses are taught through English. ACET offers access to degree courses in Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Physiotherapy, Engineering, IT and Business Studies.