Gain the academic and English language skills for university.
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Our 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 De Montfort University Leicester.
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 De Montfort University Leicester.
Undergraduate or Postgraduate
0.5 increase in IELTS
22 June – 31 July
29 June – 07 August
06 July – 14 August
13 July – 21 August
20 July – 28 August
27 July – 04 September
03 August – 11 September
10 August – 18 September
17 August – 25 September
(All August Start Dates Are For November Entry Only)
Delivered exclusively in partnership with De Montfort University Leicester, to ensure you reach the English level required before starting your chosen degree.
Upon successful completion of your 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.
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 | – |
6 Weeks | 12 Weeks | |
|---|---|---|
Price: | £1,640 | £2,665 |
Undergraduate or Postgraduate
0.5 increase in IELTS
22 June – 31 July
29 June – 07 August
06 July – 14 August
13 July – 21 August
20 July – 28 August
27 July – 04 September
03 August – 11 September
10 August – 18 September
17 August – 25 September
(All August Start Dates Are For November Entry Only)
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.
