Overview

Pathway Intensive English is a crash course in English for students wishing to get a head start. After the summer, you will be using English more confidently and will be well equiped to take on academic studies.

The programme is tailored for students with an IELTS score of at least 6.0 or equivalent (see requirements) who wish to improve their English proficiency and become eligible for university studies in Sweden. Choose this Pathway to support your career and future employability.

Pathway Intensive English consists of a single English language course. Still, students can also expect to learn and develop university academic skills alongside language activities. Knowledge will be gained through lectures, group discussions, assignments, workshops, and excursions.

Course start: 14 Juli 2025

Length: 4 weeks

Upon completion of the programme you will have received:

  • direct entry to a degree programme at Jönköping University
  • the English language level in reading, writing, listening and speaking necessary for enrollment in degree programmes at Jönköping University
  • support in adjusting to the demands, challenges and expectations of Swedish higher education
  • acclimatization to Swedish culture making it easier to live and study in Sweden

 

In addition at the end of the pathway programme, you will receive a certificate of completion demonstrating skills equivalent to the Swedish high school course English 6. This is the most common English language level required for entering higher education in Sweden. You can read more about corresponding levels in other countries here. External link, opens in new window.

You can submit your application online. Choose one of the following options, and the link below will take you to the application form.

 

Pathway Intensive English 7.5 credits

Course Contents

See syllabus for more information

Prerequisites

High School Diploma and English language skills corresponding to: IELTS 6.0 (no part below 5.5) or equivalent.

Selection

Level of Education: First cycle

Coursecode/Ladok code: PIEG13

The course is conducted at: Jönköping University Enterprise

Label Value
Study type Normal teaching
Number of required meetings 0
Semester Spring 2025: week 29 – week 32
Rate of study 100%
Language English
Location Jönköping
Time Day-time
Places 30.0
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students 35000 SEK
Syllabus PDF
Application code HJ-PIEG1