Language Support
The University recognises that as an international student you may face challenges in UK Higher Education. All International students, whose first language is not English, are invited to register for International Academic & Language Support (IALs).
- A designated personal tutor for the duration of your course (We will try to ensure you have the same tutor for at least one academic year).
- One-to-one tutorial support of up to 3 hours per semester. This will help you improve your academic English and other academic skills. You can use this time to help you plan, carry out and check your coursework.
- Optional weekly classes in English Language Studies.
- Opportunities to attend language and discussion groups.
- Additional time and the use of bilingual dictionaries in seen examinations.
- A point of contact if you need advice or are not sure where to go.
- Access to dedicated resources via the University’s virtual learning environment (VLE).
- Support in creating a Personal Language Development plan.
To register for language support for the 2025/2026 academic year, simply click the below link. You will need to provide a few details and let us know that English is not your first language. More information will be available at the International Orientation event.
If you would like to register for IALs support but you are not a new student or are starting your course in a different month, please direct your queries to Ms Pippa Quigley at business-school@chi.ac.uk.
Let us know here if you are interested in learning a language, or if you would like to volunteer a small portion of your time to facilitate an informal language café.
We are also working to build bridges between our communities by putting our students in touch with each other when we can (for example, connecting current students to new international / exchange students, or connecting native speakers of a language with those learning this same language).
We cannot guarantee a specific language café, as it will depend on our current student cohort, but we will do our best to help putting you in touch with others.