English courses
Please note: for Bachelor in Economics students, and for Bachelor in Communication student, there are specifically dedicated English language course offerings.
If you are a Bachelor in Economics student, click here for full information.
If you are a Bachelor in Communication students, click here for full information.
If you are another USI user, please read on.
English languages courses: information about levels, location and schedule
The courses take place on the Lugano campuses. The timetables and classrooms will be communicated to students a few days before the start of the course.
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Study path - English language
The courses offered are aimed at those who know the English language at B1 level and above. For a complete view of the content on your phone, please switch to landscape mode.
Starting CEFR level
Semester 1,
Autumn termSemster 2,
Spring termSemester 3,
Autumn termSemester 4,
Spring term
Semester 5,
Autumn termSemester 6,
Spring term<B1
B1.1
B1.2
B2.1
B2.2
B2+.2 C1
English language and English-
speaking culturesB1
B1.2
B2.1
B2.2
B2+.1
B2+.2
C1
Academic WritingC1
English language and English-
speaking cultures<B2
B2.1
B2.2
B2+.2
C1
Academic WritingC1
English language and English-
speaking culturesB2 or above
B2.2
B2+.2
C1
Academic WritingC1
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Autumn Semester - English language courses offer and enrolment
List of optional courses offered during the Autumn Semester – SA
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Course
Entry level
Period
Lasting
Schedule
A.Y. 2026-2027
B2 Bootcamp. English review and focus. Intensive course Bachelor students all Faculties*
B1 part 2 Pre-SA 60 lesson hours 08:30-14:30 from Monday to Friday 31.08.2026 - 11.09.2026 English language B1 part 1 priority for 1st year BCOM students (level <B1)**
A2 part 2
SA
56 lesson hours
TBC
14.09.2026 -
18.12.2026English language B1 part 2 priority for 1st year BCOM students (level B1)**
B1 part 1
SA
56 lesson hours
TBC
14.09.2026 -
18.12.2026English language B2 part 1 priority for 1st year BCOM students (level <B2)**
B1 part 2
SA
56 lesson hours
TBC
14.09.2026 -
18.12.2026English language B2 part 2 priority for 1st year BCOM students (level B2 or above)**
B2 part 1
SA
56 lesson hours
TBC
14.09.2026 -
18.12.2026English language B2+ part 2 priority for 2nd & 3rd year BCOM students
B2+ part 1
SA
56 lesson hours
TBC
14.09.2026 -
18.12.2026Business English 1.1 (B1-B1+). Business English course open to all, BECO Italian stream priority***
B1
SA
56 lesson hours
TBC
14.09.2026 -
18.12.2026Business English 2.1 (B1+-B2). Business English course open to all, BECO Italian stream priority***
B1 part 2
SA
56 lesson hours
TBC 14.09.2026 -
18.12.2026Business English 3.1 (B2+-C1). Business English course open to all, BECO English stream priority***
B2 part 2
SA
56 lesson hours
TBC
14.09.2026 -
18.12.2026General English B2+ part 1. Course open to all
B2 part 2
SA
56 lesson hours
Mondays & Wednesdays 17:30-19:00
14.09.2026 -
16.12.2026Academic writing. Course open to all Master students B2+/C1 SA 28 lesson hours TBC 14.09.2026 -
18.12.2026English language C1. Course open to all, priority Master students B2 part 2 SA 56 lesson hours Mondays & Wednesdays 17:30-19:00
14.09.2026 -
16.12.2026* Priority for enrolment in the Bootcamp is given to 1st year BECO students intending to join the English track. Students wishing to enter the English track who do not yet hold a B2-level English certification will be offered a Cambridge-style placement examination in September of their first year, in line with the programme’s language entry requirements. Priority is also given to BECO students who need to fulfil the programme’s English language requirements.
** For 1st year BCOM students, enrolment for English language courses is mandatory and is completed through the online registration form below. Students should enroll in the level they consider most appropriate (self-assessment grid). During the first week of the semester, a placement test will take place in class to assess the actual level of English proficiency. If necessary, instructors will adjust the level accordingly.
For 2nd and 3rd year BCOM students enrolment for English language courses is mandatory and is completed through the online registration form below. For more information it is possible to contact Dr. Christopher Dawson, coordinator of the English language courses.*** For 1st year BECO students, enrolment for English language courses is mandatory and is completed through the online registration form below. Students should enroll in the level they consider most appropriate (self-assessment grid). During the first week of the semester, a placement test will take place in class to assess the actual level of English proficiency. If necessary, instructors will adjust the level accordingly.
For 2nd and 3rd year BECO students enrolment for English language courses is mandatory and is completed through the online registration form below. For more information it is possible to contact Louise Bostock, English language lecturer.ONLINE REGISTRATION:
Limited places available, please enrol only if seriously interested.
Select the type of course to complete the enrolment, click on the links below:
Priority will be given to students on study programmes that require the attainment of B2 or B2+ level (Bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Economics and Bachelor's degree from the Faculty of Communication, Culture and Society).
Withdrawal
For a good course planning, it is very important to have precise data on the number of participants. In the event of an unexpected withdrawal, it is the candidate's responsibility to inform the administration before the start of the course by writing to [email protected]
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Spring Semester - English language courses offer and enrolment
List of optional courses offered during the Spring Semester – SP
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Course
Entry level
Period
Lasting
Schedule
A.Y. 2026-2027
Preparing for IELTS B2-C1. Intensive course open to all, registration via link below
B2 part 2
Pre-SP
60 lesson hours
09.00-15.00 from Monday to Friday
08.02.2027 - 19.02.2027
English language B1 part 2, priority for 1st year BCOM students (level <B1)*
B1 part 1
SP
56 lesson hours
TBC 22.02.2027 – 04.06.2027
English language B2 part 1, priority for 1st year BCOM students (level B1)*
B1 part 2
SP
56 lesson hours
TBC 22.02.2027 – 04.06.2027
English language B2 part 2, priority for 1st year BCOM students (level <B2)*
B2 part 1
SP
56 lesson hours
TBC 22.02.2027 – 04.06.2027
English language B2+ part 1, priority for 1st year BCOM students (level B2 or more)*
B2 part 2
SP
56 lesson hours
TBC 22.02.2027 – 04.06.2027
Business English 1.2 (B1-B1+) - Business English course open to all, BECO Italian stream priority**
B1 part 1
SP
56 lesson hours
TBC
22.02.2027 – 04.06.2027
Business English 2.2 (B2) - Business English course open to all, BECO Italian stream priority** B2 part 1 SP 56 lesson hours TBC 22.02.2027 – 04.06.2027 Business English 3.2 (B2+C1) - Business English course open to all, BECO English stream priority** B2 part 2 SP 56 lesson hours TBC 22.02.2027 – 04.06.2027 General English B2+ part 2 - Course open to all
B2+ part 1
SP
56 lesson hours
Mondays & Wednesdays 17:30-19:00
22.02.2027 – 02.06.2027
English language C1. Course open to all, priority Master students
B2+ part 2
SP
56 lesson hours
Mondays & Wednesdays 17:30-19:00 22.02.2027 – 02.06.2027
English language and English-speaking cultures - Academic course. BCOM students, enrolment on GESTU.
B2 part 2
SP
56 lesson hours
TBC 22.02.2027 – 04.06.2027
*For BCOM students, the courses continue during the Spring Semester. Enrolment for English language courses is mandatory and is completed through the online registration form below. For other information, please contact Dr. Christopher Dawson, coordinator of the English language courses.
** For BECO students, the courses continue during the Spring Semester. Enrolment for English language courses is mandatory and is completed through the online registration form below. For other information, please contact Louise Bostock, English language lecturer.
ONLINE ENROLMENT:
Limited places available, please enrol only if seriously interested. All USI members registration is via the online registration form below:
Withdrawal
For a good course planning, it is very important to have precise data on the number of participants. In the event of an unexpected withdrawal, it is the candidate's responsibility to inform the administration before the start of the course by writing to [email protected]