Academic English

Academic Reading.
Understanding how to get the best out of core text, journals and books including art and design language.
Academic Writing Structure, vocabulary, concepts, theory and debate.
Academic Listening; Getting the most out of lectures talks and tutorials.
Academic Speaking; Presentations, seminars, tutorials and creative workshops.
Research Skills; Referencing, not taking, quoting, data analysis and using sources.
Pre-Sessional English; Preparing for BA and MA, UK and international universities.
Academic UK culture.

Who is ADELS suitable?

Extend your art and design vocabulary through guided visits to fine art galleries, design fairs and pop-up architecture exhibitions. Discover the power of visual language; learn to develop and use English appropriate to your particular field of art and design; increase your confidence at all stages of your personal development as an artist or designer. Understand how to promote yourself or your brand. Improve your English for social media and smart marketing. Pass your IELTS exam with ADELS. Archive top marks and prepare for successfully university and professional interviews.

ADELS + Portfolio Package

Additional Support

“In a small amount of time, I have learnt so much about new techniques, such as still life drawing and fashion design and creation. A really important aspect is that Julia listens to her students and allows them to develop their own styles and be original by themselves. Another important detail for me was that I was never underestimated because I was the youngest, but neither was I spoon-fed as she critiqued my work honestly.” – Kate Ter-Avanesov

One-One Physical Portfolio Preparation

£210 per 2 hr session
Prices inclusive of 20% VAT*

One-One Tutorials are a great opportunity for you to receive quality bespoke feedback on your personal requirements, which can either lead to a successful art and design portfolio, or for the practicing artist or designer, inspire innovative ideas and concepts, alongside the exploration of materials, process and technique.

Some Art and Design Portfolio Preparation Course students choose to book the One-One Tutorial additional service, that can gives you the quality support you are looking for, when finalising the organisation of your physical and digital online portfolio for Foundation, UCAS or Masters applications. These addition One -One Tutorials are ideal for professional development and change of career applicants too. Beginners to advanced level are welcome.

We try to be flexible and offer a choice of pay-as-you-go or block booking.

Each One-One Tutorial booking is delivered in 2-hour minimum sessions. During each session you will then be set specific tasks to learn or improve that relate to your personal needs. At the end of each session a ‘Independent Study’ outline will be discussed and drawn up for you to follow through in your own time. This whole additional service process is very bespoke led, which is ideal for your University applications.

Digital Portfolio Preparation

Start up package programme: £2,100

Single session support £210 per 2 hr session.
Prices inclusive of 20% VAT*

Digital Portfolio Preparation requires the booking of additional One-One Tutorials.

This preparation will include:

Photography of artwork
Selection of artwork
Digital manipulation of artwork
Grouping and sequencing of artwork
Finalisation of digital portfolio for required format
Aid with the upload of digital portfolio

One – One UCAS Application Support

£210 per 2 hr session.
Prices inclusive of 20% VAT*

One-One Tutorials can also be booked for support and advice on the whole online UCAS application process. This can include any or all of the following:

Which specialist field is best for you and your future career
Which University Art School in and out of London in the UK to apply to
Which of The Russell Group of Universities for Architecture, Film Studies and History of Art to apply to
Specialist art and design course choice support
Application mini project support and guidance (as specified by individual universities)
Online UCAS Application support
Personal Statement support (content and EFL support)
Support to meet each deadline of the UCAS application process
Interview Technique support
Confidence Building

Reference opportunity for committed portfolio tutees

£315 per reference – 1.5hr session

£105 per hr x 3 hours minimum. Price inclusive of 20% VAT

For committed students this can also lead to receiving a very supportive reference from London Art Portfolio for your Foundation, UCAS Undergraduate, or Masters applications. We have a close working relationship with the University of the Arts London and University of Creative Arts London, Goldsmiths, Brighton Art School and many more art and design education institutions in the UK, EU and overseas! A high end reference is an essential part of your University application process. Our team has the experience to offer exceptional English language skills, combined with the necessary art and design vocabulary that is expected for specialist art and design applications for all levels.

For committed students this can also lead to receiving a very supportive reference from London Art Portfolio for your applications for:

Foundation
UCAS Undergraduate
Master

We have a close working relationship with:

Russell Group Universities
University of the Arts London
University of Creative Arts London
Goldsmiths
Kingston
Brighton Art School
Oxford Brookes
Parsons Paris and NYC
Rhode Island California
California State University
LA Otis College of Art and Design
Polimoda, Florence, Italy Istituto Europeo di Design: Firenze, Bologna, Roma & Torino.
University of Antwerp
Aalto Art & Design University Finland
Roayl Academy of Art – The Hague
ESMOD Berlin & Paris
Raffles Shanghai
Beijing and Signapore
Plus many more art and design education institutions!

* Please note: We will not be liable for any cancellation of the course or tutorials once payment has been made. Non-attendance of classes due to illness or personal or professional reasons does not provide the right to refunds.

Art & Design Portfolio Preparation

Summer Portfolio School

Online Art Tuition