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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, Pre-Sessional English equips you the language, study skills and direct entry pathway into Durham College.
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 Durham College.
Undergraduate or Postgraduate
1.5 increase in IELTS
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
Undergraduate or Postgraduate
1.0 increase in IELTS
16 March – 05 June
13 April – 03 July
11 May – 31 July
25 May – 14 August
22 June – 11 September
Undergraduate or Postgraduate
0.5 increase in IELTS
16 March – 24 April
27 April – 05 June
25 May – 03 July
22 June – 31 July
06 July – 14 August
03 August – 11 September
Delivered exclusively in partnership with Durham College, 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.
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:
Write opinion essays on a variety of topics and develop writing process strategies to produce coherent texts.
Demonstrate a thorough reading comprehension using a variety of reading subskills and the ability to think critically when responding to a variety of texts.
Express oneself effectively and improve presentation skills.
Have a greater understanding of vocabulary and to be able to actively following listening input and take notes.
Know how to navigate digital tools such as a VLE and communicate with peers and teachers online.
Gain the ability to work collaboratively with peers, evaluate one’s work critically and engage actively in academic settings.
COURSE LENGTH | ENTRY LEVEL | EXIT LEVEL |
|---|---|---|
Undergraduate 16 Weeks | IELTS 4.5 *(4.0) | IELTS 6.0 *(5.5) |
Undergraduate 12 Weeks | IELTS 5.0 *(4.5) | IELTS 6.0 *(5.5) |
Undergraduate 6 Weeks | IELTS 5.5 *(5.0) | IELTS 6.0 *(5.5) |
Postgraduate 16 Weeks | IELTS 5.0 *(4.5) | IELTS 6.5*(6.0) |
Postgraduate 12 Weeks | IELTS 5.5 *(5.0) | IELTS 6.5*(6.0) |
Postgraduate 6 Weeks | IELTS 6.0 *(5.5) | IELTS 6.5*(6.0) |
Each 6 weeks of study increases your language proficiency by one OIDI level (0.5 IELTS equivalent).
6 Weeks | 12 Weeks | 16 Weeks | |
|---|---|---|---|
Price: | $1,050 CAD | $2,100 CAD | $2,800 CAD |
Undergraduate or Postgraduate
1.5 increase in IELTS
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
Undergraduate or Postgraduate
1.0 increase in IELTS
16 March – 05 June
13 April – 03 July
11 May – 31 July
25 May – 14 August
22 June – 11 September
Undergraduate or Postgraduate
0.5 increase in IELTS
16 March – 24 April
27 April – 05 June
25 May – 03 July
22 June – 31 July
06 July – 14 August
03 August – 11 September
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 pre 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.
