Welcome to EC x FutureLearn, a pioneering programme designed to combine language learning with the opportunity to access a wide variety of fabulous courses developed and delivered by universities and professional bodies.
- Are you interested in career development? Or thinking about a career change?
- Do you want to develop an area of interest or a hobby? Do you have a book you have always wanted to write?
- Thinking about learning to code?
- Or, are you just interested in learning and exploring new topics?
With EC x FutureLearn students will have the opportunity to combine language learning with the best in online education. EC provides you with the support, community and accountability that ensures success.
Taking the first step into online education can be daunting, with our guidance and support, we will help to maximise learning and establish the skills and learning habits which will last a lifetime!
Alongside EC’s highly effective language learning programme, students will have access to a wide range of courses on FutureLearn’s online platform, which allow them to tailor their learning experience to match their independent interests and goals. Whether expanding business knowledge, exploring culture and creativity, or learning IT and engineering skills, FutureLearn’s high-quality courses, coupled with EC’s onsite support will help students achieve their aspirations.
The choice of courses is endless! See below for the most popular.
EC x FutureLearn is more than just an English course; it’s an opportunity to join a global community of learners, explore new perspectives, and unlock new skills. With EC English’s guidance and FutureLearn’s courses from leading universities, students start on a journey that will enable them to set ambitious goals and attain success! Graduate with digital certificates from EC and FutureLearn by meeting all course requirements.
Why choose EC x FutureLearn:
Courses which allow learners to unlock highly skilled new career paths, and empower themselves to change the world.
Diverse Course Offerings: FutureLearn partners with leading universities to provide courses across various disciplines, including science, technology, arts, business, and health, catering to different interests and career aspirations.
High-Quality Partnerships: The platform collaborates with top universities and organisations worldwide, ensuring learners can access quality education and insights from leading experts.
Social Learning Approach: FutureLearn emphasises interactive learning, encouraging students to engage in discussions and share insights with peers from around the globe, enriching the learning experience.
Flexible Learning Options: Courses are designed for flexibility, allowing learners to study at their own pace and schedule, which is ideal for professionals, students, and anyone looking to balance education with other commitments.
The certificate is available for qualified learners who have successfully completed a course. There are two types of completion requirements: Some courses ask to mark at least 90% of steps as complete, and some ask to mark at least 90% of steps as complete and have an overall course score of at least 70%.
Why do EC x FutureLearn
Combining language learning with this EC x FutureLearn programme, enables students to get the very best of both worlds – great language lessons and access to support and accountability that drives success.
EC x FutureLearn: How it works
EC provides the learning and support needed to be accountable for learning.
Induction: First day
induction that includes;
✔ Valuable guidance for online learning.
✔ Goal setting to create the accountability that ensures success.
✔ Support in choosing the right course.
FutureLearn Course:
✔ Do the online course via the FutureLearn app through the week independently on your chosen course at school or at home. Online study isn’t monitored. We recommend a minimum of 3 hours self-study per week.
✔ Students have access to FutureLearn for the length of their EC x FutureLearn course.
Follow up Fridays
✔ Group class dedicated to FutureLearn led by EC teacher.
✔ Tips and ideas to help make the most of the site.
✔ Reflection on learning.
✔ Discuss learning with others – a great way to help embed what has been learnt.
✔ Review any problems or issues.
✔ Review goals, and set new ones, a process that ensures students stay motivated to make the very best use of the resource.
Most Popular FutureLearn Programmes
Entrepreneurship: From Business Idea to Action
Success and Failure in Entrepreneurship: Discover the Key to Business Success
Strategic Planning
An Introduction to Macro Environmental Analysis and Business Strategy
Competitor Analysis
Strategic Marketing:Segmentation, Targeting, Positioning
Get Started With Digital Marketing
International Marketing: Definition and Strategy
Digital Marketing: New Trends and Technologies
Developing Your Marketing Strategy
International Marketing: Challenges and Opportunities
International Marketing: Product Adaptation vs Standardisation
International Leadership: Ethical Leadership and Decision-Making
Manage Team Performance
Business Management and Leadership
International Leadership: Managing Culture as Leaders
International Leadership
Crisis Leadership
How to Build Leadership Resilience
Essential Skills for Your Career Development
Create Energised and Empowered Teams
Manage Virtual and Hybrid Teams
How to Succeed at: Interviews
How to Succeed at: Writing Applications
Building Your Career in Tomorrow’s Workplace
Building a Future with Robots
Introduction to Blockchain Technology and Applications
Artificial Intelligence: Distinguishing Between Fact and Fiction
Computer Programming for Everyone
Introduction to Cyber Security
Video Game Design and Development
Data Science in the Games Industry
An Introduction to Building Information Modelling
Engineering the Future: Creating the Amazing
Fashion and Sustainability
Understanding Fashion: From Business to Culture
An Introduction to Screenwriting
Start Writing Fiction
Food as Medicine
Mindfulness for Wellbeing and Peak Performance
Facts
Level
Intermediate to Advanced
Recommended course duration
3+ weeks
Course start date
Lessons per week
Every Monday
General English 20 lessons + Review Session classes with a teacher (1.5 hours) and 3 hours (minimum) FutureLearn online learning (self-study)
Lesson
1 Lesson = 45 minutes
Maximum in Class
max 14: Malta, Malta 30+
max 15: Bristol, Brighton, Brighton 30+, Cape Town, Cape Town 30+, Cambridge, Dublin, Dublin 30+, Manchester, London, London 30+, Boston, New York, New York 30+, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego,
max 16: Montreal, Toronto, Toronto 30+, Vancouver , Vancouver 30+
Available in
EC Boston
EC Brighton
EC Brighton 30+
EC Bristol
EC Cambridge
EC Cape Town
EC Cape Town 30+
EC Dublin
EC Dublin 30+
EC Dubai
EC London
EC London 30+
EC Los Angeles
EC Malta
EC Malta 30+
EC Manchester
EC Montreal
EC New York
EC New York 30+
EC San Diego
EC San Francisco
EC Toronto
EC Toronto 30+
EC Vancouver
EC Vancouver 30+
This course is suitable for students who
- are interested in career or area of interest development
- want to boost their English and leap with confidence to the next level.
- want real-world experience to propel them to fluency!
EC General English course has guaranteed morning schedule for the following destinations:
- With additional supplement for the first 11 weeks:
Malta, Toronto, Brighton, and London, Cape Town (including 30+ schools)
- No supplement at:
All of our US Centers and Montreal
Please take note that Vancouver, Dublin, Cambridge, Bristol, and Manchester do not provide guaranteed morning classes year-round yet.