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Pre-Sessional English Course

Course Highlights

Course Description

Our Online Pre-Sessional English courses help you to build the English language and academic study skills required for success at university.

Designed specifically to prepare you for undergraduate study, Pre-Sessional English equips you the language, study skills and direct entry pathway into Trent University. 

Course Overview

Though interactive online classes, delivered by expert English tutors, you will build the skills to start your university studies with confidence. With level progression every 6 weeks and personalised study support, you will be ready to begin your studies at Trent University.

16 Weeks

1.5 increase in IELTS

02 February – 22 May
16 February – 05 June

16 March – 03 July
30 March – 17 July

13 April – 31 July
27 April – 14 August

11 May – 28 August
25 May – 11 September

08 June – 25 September

12 Weeks

1.0 increase in IELTS

02 February – 24 April

16 March – 05 June 

13 April – 03 July

11 May – 31 July
25 May – 14 August

22 June – 11 September

6 Weeks

0.5 increase in IELTS

02 February – 13 March

16 March – 24 April

27 April – 05 June

25 May – 03 July

22 June – 31 July

06 July – 14 August

03 August – 11 September

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Recognised by Trent University

Delivered exclusively in partnership with Trent University, to ensure you reach the English level required before starting your chosen degree.

Upon successful completion of your Online Pre-Sessional English Course, you will be able to progress to your studies.

What does the course involve?

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Course Outcomes

Pre-Sessional English will improve your understanding and use of the English language and build your academic skills for university-level study.

At the end of your course you will have improved in the following areas: 

Writing

Write opinion essays on a variety of topics and develop writing process strategies to produce coherent texts.

Reading

Demonstrate a thorough reading comprehension using a variety of reading subskills and the ability to think critically when responding to a variety of texts.

Speaking

Express oneself effectively and improve presentation skills.

Listening

Have a greater understanding of vocabulary and to be able to actively following listening input and take notes.

Digital Literacy

Know how to navigate digital tools such as a VLE and communicate with peers and teachers online.

Mediation

Gain the ability to work collaboratively with peers, evaluate one’s work critically and engage actively in academic settings.

Entry Requirements & Fees

How many weeks do you need to book?

EXIT LEVEL IELTS 5.5
EXIT LEVEL IELTS 6
EXIT LEVEL IELTS 6.5
ENTRY LEVEL 4.5
12 weeks
16 weeks
ENTRY LEVEL 5
6 weeks
12 weeks
16 weeks
ENTRY LEVEL 5.5
6 weeks
12 weeks
ENTRY LEVEL 6
6 weeks

Each 6 weeks of study increases your language proficiency by one OIDI level (0.5 IELTS equivalent).

                                                                           Fees

6 Weeks
12 Weeks
16 Weeks
Price:
$1,050 CAD
$2,100 CAD
$2,800 CAD

If you need English support starting lower than IELTS 4.5,

explore OIDI’s General English Online courses here.

General English Online is an access course starting at IELTS 3.0 that will prepare you for Online Pre-Sessional English.
 

 

Start Dates & Booking

16 Weeks

1.5 increase in IELTS

02 February – 22 May
16 February – 05 June

16 March – 03 July
30 March – 17 July

13 April – 31 July
27 April – 14 August

11 May – 28 August
25 May – 11 September

08 June – 25 September

12 Weeks

1.0 increase in IELTS

02 February – 24 April

16 March – 05 June 

13 April – 03 July

11 May – 31 July
25 May – 14 August

22 June – 11 September

6 Weeks

0.5 increase in IELTS

02 February – 13 March

16 March – 24 April

27 April – 05 June

25 May – 03 July

22 June – 31 July

06 July – 14 August

03 August – 11 September

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will find answers to the questions we get asked the most about applying and studying the online this course.

You will receive a welcome letter telling you we have received your application. Closer to your course start date, you will be sent a welcome pack containing details of your course, class times, assessment criteria and clear technical instructions for joining your class.

The course has three key components: Live lessons with a qualified English language teacher. Extended study which is an opportunity to work with your classmates on homework or collaborative tasks in a virtual environment. You will also need to spend some time studying independently and preparing for your lessons.

You will study in groups of approximately 10-12 students.

You will need to download Zoom and Teams. You will also get access to Oxford International’s Moodle platform with all course resources.

You will have 120 minute live lesson per day from Monday to Friday. However, you will be assigned additional tasks and study projects so you will also need to spend about 2 hours on extended study and self-study.

There will be assignments every week. There will also be course assessments and final assessment at the end of the course. For 12 and 16 week courses regular progress tests are conducted to monitor student progress.

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Ready to take your English skills to the next level?