As a new Presessional English student, you will be invited to an Induction and Welcome event to meet the team at Birmingham International Academy. You will receive an email before your course starts with joining instructions.
At the events you will find out all you need to know about your course, learn about how the University will support you and practise using Canvas, the University's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). This will help you to make the most of your programme from day one.
Find out about using Canvas
You will need to have completed Online Registration before you can access Canvas.Complete Online Registration
Sample of an Induction and Welcome Timetable
All times stated below are given in British Summer Time (GMT + 1 hour).
Induction schedule, Day 1
09:30 Session opens with interactive live question and answer session
09:45 Welcome from the Programme Managers and introduction to your course
10:05 Interactive training on the learning platforms
10:35 Break
10:50 Talk on student welfare support and information on how to stay safe online
11:15 - 11:30 Questions and answers
Welcome schedule, Day 2
09:30 Session opens
09:45 Welcome from the Director of English for Academic Purposes
10:00 Meet the Language Support Co-ordinators
10:10 Find out about the Social Programme, The Guild of Students and the Student Mentor Scheme
10:25 Questions and Answers
10:45 Meet your teacher
The team are here to help you. If you have any questions please email us.
Email the BIA Programme Administration Team