Pre-Sessional Courses
Our Pre-sessional courses are the best way to bring your English up to entry level for University study. Our courses give you:
- direct entry to your University programme for successful students (no need to take IELTS)
- essential academic skills to help you study effectively at University
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flexible entry dates so you can join the right course for your level
For other reasons to take our course, see our Why should you take our course? page.
How long should you study for?
For students aiming for IELTS 6.5 and starting a degree programme in September we recommend:
|
if your starting level is | length | start date | fees | for more details see |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS overall 4.5, with 4.0 in Writing; TOEFL 49 | 40 weeks | 3 October 2011 | £8,252 | Year-Round Pre-sessional |
| 4.5 in all skills; TOEFL 56 | 35 weeks | 14 November | £7,401 | |
| overall 5.0, with 5.0 in Writing; TOEFL 63 | 30 weeks | 9 January 2012 | £6,547 | |
| 5.0 in all skills; TOEFL 69 | 25 weeks | 13 February | £5,601 | |
| overall 5.5, with 5.5 in Writing; TOEFL 75 | 20 weeks | 2 April | £4,653 | |
| 5.5 in all skills; TOEFL 87 | 15 weeks | 8 May | £3,570 | Pre-sessional Summer A |
| overall 6.0, with 6.0 in writing; TOEFL 90 | 10 weeks | 25 June | £2,494 | Pre-sessional Summer B |
| overall 6.5, with 6.0 in all skills; TOEFL 92 | 5 weeks | 30 July | £1,326 | Pre-sessional Summer C |
IMPORTANT NOTES
- Other tests: we also and other internationally recognised English tests. Please see the information on our Applying for the Pre-sessional page.
- Different start dates or need a higher level? If your academic programme begins at a different time or you need to achieve a higher score, you should adjust the timing of your English course; please contact us for advice.
- If your scores are slightly below the recommended level: please send us any other previous test scores you have to help us make a decision.
- Pre-sessional Summer C: direct entry to this coures is intended for students who already have or are very near their required English level, and who need to become familiar with the academic skills and language within their own subject area.