Academic English Service: Navigating UK Academic Language and Culture
Starting your studies in English? The Academic English Service (AES) helps you develop the language and academic skills you'll need to succeed at Queen's, while navigating any cultural differences along the way.
Meet the team:
We are a team of English for Academic Purposes teachers, dedicated to supporting students whose first language is not English. Even if you are already skilled in English, you can benefit from targeted support in academic English to excel in your university study and assignments.
Photo of some of our Academic English Service team.
How to get support:
Subject-specific English and academic skills sessions built into your programme.
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- Check your timetable for details.
- International students will receive an e-mail from the AES team about courses on offer for your School.
Academic English workshops available to all international students.
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- International students will receive an e-mail with a sign up link each term.
One-to-one support whenever you need it.
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- Use the following link to Book an individual consultation with a teacher of English for Academic Purposes
What do students say:
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- 97% satisfaction score from previous students
- 95% of students surveyed agree that attending these courses helps their performance on their QUB programme.
"I highly recommend that all international students attend the workshops organised by the Academic English Service, as education systems can differ greatly between your home country and the UK. These workshops help us understand these differences and build confidence in achieving high marks. For instance, I attended the critical thinking workshop, which helped me think more critically in every assignment I completed afterwards."
She Yew, Psychology Undergraduate (Year 3), 2025
Any queries? Please contact aes@qub.ac.uk!