Pre-sessional English

What is the Pre-sessional English?

Our Pre-sessional English programme is a preparatory course that has been designed to help you strengthen your English language ability and academic skills prior to studying an NCUK programme.

Who is it for?

The programme has been designed for international students who are ambitious about studying abroad but whose current English language level is slightly below the requirement for our pathway programmes.

Studying the programme ensures that you are ready to study the NCUK International Foundation Year or Master’s Preparation, ensuring you are ready to thrive in an English-speaking academic environment.

Pre-sessional English pathways:

Key Benefits

  • Flexible entry points: Whether you need a short boost or a longer period of study, the Pre-sessional English programme’s flexible structure accommodates different English language levels.
  • Build academic confidence: Develop the specific reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills required for academic study.
  • Develop key skills: Learn how to research, write essays, deliver presentations, and take notes effectively, preparing you for your NCUK programme.
  • Seamless progression: Complete the programme successfully and smoothly transition to our International Foundation Year or Master’s Preparation.

Programme Overview

The following document will provide you with an overview of what to expect from the Pre-sessional English programme. This includes information on the aims of the programme, entry requirements, course structure, assessments, progression and more.

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Entry Requirements

Based on your current English language ability, you’ll study the Pre-sessional English programme that best suits your needs, ensuring you have enough time and support to reach your goals:

  • IELTS 3.5 (or equivalent) = 300-hour programme
  • IELTS 4.0 (or equivalent) = 200-hour programme
  • IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent) = 100-hour programme

Our aim is to help you reach the equivalent of IELTS 5.0, which is the standard entry requirement for the NCUK International Foundation Year and Master’s Preparation programmes.

Start your journey with NCUK

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