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Online Pre-Sessional English

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 or graduate study, Online Pre-Sessional English equips you with the language, study skills and direct entry pathway into Southern Alberta Institute of Technology.

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 personalized study support, you will be ready to begin your studies at SAIT.

12 Weeks

Undergraduate or Graduate

1.0 increase in IELTS

21/10/2024 – 10/01/2025

04/11/2024 – 24/01/2025

6 Weeks

Undergraduate or Graduate

0.5 increase in IELTS

14/10/2024 – 22/11/2024
28/10/2024 – 06/12/2024

11/11/2024 – 20/12/2024

02/12/2024 – 10/01/2025
16/12/2024 – 24/01/2025

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Recognised by SAIT

Delivered exclusively in partnership with Southern Alberta Institute of Technology, 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 at SAIT.

What does the course involve?

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Course Outcomes

Online 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?

START LEVEL
EXIT LEVEL
IELTS 5.5
EXIT LEVEL
IELTS 6.0
EXIT LEVEL
IELTS 6.5
IELTS 6.0
6 Weeks
IELTS 5.5
6 Weeks
12 Weeks
IELTS 5.0
6 Weeks
12 Weeks
16 Weeks
IELTS 4.5
12 Weeks
16 Weeks

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

Course Pricing

$135 CAD per week

6 Weeks
12 Weeks
16 Weeks
Price:
$810 CAD
$1,620 CAD
$2,160

Start Dates & Booking

12 Weeks

Undergraduate or Graduate

1.0 increase in IELTS

21/10/2024 – 10/01/2025

04/11/2024 – 24/01/2025

6 Weeks

Undergraduate or Graduate

0.5 increase in IELTS

14/10/2024 – 22/11/2024
28/10/2024 – 06/12/2024

11/11/2024 – 20/12/2024

02/12/2024 – 10/01/2025
16/12/2024 – 24/01/2025

If you would prefer to study at our language schools in Canada, please visit:
https://www.oxfordinternationalenglish.com/pathways-programs-in-canada-and-usa/

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Please follow the Book Now button on this page to book and pay for your course. You will then receive a confirmation email from our admissions team with next steps.

Students will take an online assessment of all four language components. Additionally you are assessed throughout the course with presentations and essay tasks. More details can be found in your student guide.

All teaching will take place online; you will be sent your class details before the start of your course.

All students are sent a welcome back with instructions before the course begins. This will include log-in details for the online components and virtual learning campus.

In your welcome pack you will receive contact details for admissions, academic, and technical questions.

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Ready to take your English skills to the next level?