Pathway to English Proficiency

Provided you are enrolled in a Glion Bachelor’s degree with no visa requirement, you can join the Pathway to English Proficiency as long as you meet one of the accepted English language requirements, such as:

• IELTS 5.0 overall (min. 4.5 in each subscore)
• or Duolingo 105 (no subscore below 95)

Other equivalent and recognized English language tests may also be accepted.

The program is ideal if you:

• Don’t require a visa to study in Switzerland.
• Prefer to sharpen your English language skills alongside your Bachelor’s degree studies.
• Learn best within a supportive, bilingual environment (French and Italian support available).

Our expert teachers help you master:

• Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation
• Academic and professional communication
• Reading, writing, listening and speaking skills

 

You will learn:

• 60 hours of intensive English classes in small groups and one-to-one sessions.
• 120 hours of guided self-study to reinforce your progress.
• Support from bilingual teachers (French or Italian) who personalize lessons to your goals.
• Enjoy a vibrant classroom experience as you learn alongside students from other countries.
• You’ll take progress tests throughout the semester, and a final English test to confirm your level before continuing with your Bachelor’s degree*.

The Pathway to English Proficiency completes at the end of your Experiential Year first semester. For your semester 2 professional internship, we strongly recommend choosing a position in a country where the predominant language is not your mother tongue. This will give you more opportunities to practice your newly acquired English skills to cement what you have learned.

Location: Glion campus, Switzerland
Intake: Fall 2026
Duration: 15 weeks (Experiential Year semester 1)
Additional tuition fee: CHF 2,500
Entry requirement: you must be enrolled in a Glion Bachelor’s degree with no student visa requirement.

 

*Bachelor’s degree progression:

To progress to the BSc Year One you will need to achieve:

• IELTS 5.5 overall (min. 5.0 per subscore)
• Duolingo Business Reading & Listening test: 160/180+