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Our Pre-Sessional English courses help you to build the English language and academic skillsets required for university level study.
With undergraduate and postgraduate course options you can improve your understanding and use of English and prepare the skills for success at university.
Our Online Pre-Sessional English course aims to improve your Academic English language level to the standard you require for your chosen degree programme. You can study this over 6, 12 or 16 weeks. The length of the course is designed to match with your current English language level – and help take you to the next step.
CAMPUS LOCATION | INTAKE | COURSE START DATE | CAS DEADLINE |
|---|---|---|---|
LONDON | January 2025 | 13/01/2025 | 13/12/2025 |
March 2025 | 03/03/2025 | 24/01/2025 | |
April 2025 | 14/04/2024 | 14/03/2025 | |
June 2025 | 09/06/2025 | 09/08/2025 | |
SUNDERLAND | January 2025 | 20/01/2025 | 20/12/2024 |
February 2025 | 01/02/2025 03/02/2025 17/02/2025 | 01/01/2025 | |
March 2025 | 09/03/2025 11/03/2025 24/03/2025 | 09/02/2025 | |
April 2025 | 22/04/2025 | 22/03/2025 | |
June 2025 | 09/06/2025 | 09/05/2025 | |
July 2025 | 01/07/2025 | 01/06/2025 | |
September 2025 | 15/09/2025 16/09/2025 22/09/2025 26/09/2025 | 15/08/2025 | |
October 2025 | 01/10/2025 13/01/2025 | 01/09/2025 |
Please select a course date that corresponds to your desired intake and allows you to meet all CAS requirements before your intake deadline.
Undergraduate or Postgraduate
1.5 increase in IELTS
02/12/2024 – 21/03/2025
16/12/2024 – 04/04/2025
30/12/2024 – 18/04/2025
13/01/2025 – 02/05/2025
27/01/2025 – 16/05/2025
10/02/2025 – 30/05/2025
24/02/2025 – 13/06/2025
10/03/2025 – 27/06/2025
24/03/2025 – 11/07/2025
07/04/2025 – 25/07/2025
14/04/2025 – 01/08/2025
28/04/2025 – 15/08/2025
12/05/2025 – 29/08/2025
Undergraduate or Postgraduate
1.0 increase in IELTS
02/12/2024 – 21/02/2025
16/12/2024 – 07/03/2025
30/12/2024 – 21/03/2025
13/01/2025 – 04/04/2025
27/01/2025 – 18/04/2025
10/02/2025 – 02/05/2025
24/02/2025 – 16/05/2025
10/03/2025 – 30/05/2025
24/03/2025 – 13/06/2025
07/04/2025 – 27/06/2025
21/04/2025 – 11/07/2025
28/04/2025 – 18/07/2025
05/05/2025 – 25/07/2025
12/05/2025 – 01/08/2025
26/05/2025 – 15/08/2025
09/06/2025 – 29/08/2025
23/06/2025 – 12/09/2025
Undergraduate or Postgraduate
0.5 increase in IELTS
02/12/2024 – 10/01/2025
16/12/2024 – 24/01/2025
30/12/2024 – 07/02/2025
13/01/2025 – 21/02/2025
27/01/2025 – 07/03/2025
10/02/2025 – 21/03/2025
24/02/2025 – 04/04/2025
10/03/2025 – 18/04/2025
20/03/2025 – 02/05/2025
07/04/2025 – 16/05/2025
21/04/2025 – 30/05/2025
05/05/2025 – 13/06/2025
12/05/2025 – 20/06/2025
19/05/2025 – 27/06/2025
26/05/2025 – 04/07/2025
02/06/2025 – 11/07/2025
09/06/2025 – 18/07/2025
16/06/2025 – 25/07/2025
23/06/2025 – 01/08/2025
07/07/2025 – 15/08/2025
21/07/2025 – 29/08/2025
Delivered exclusively in partnership with the University of Sunderland to help you gain practice and confidence before commencing your chosen degree.
Upon completion of your pre-sessional English course you will be able to progress onto your studies at the University of Sunderland.
Our Online Pre-Sessional English course will improve your understanding and use of the English language and 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 | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|
16 Weeks | IELTS 4.5 *(4.0) | IELTS 6.0 *(5.5) | £3,390 |
12 Weeks | IELTS 5.0 *(4.5) | IELTS 6.0 *(5.5) | £2,590 |
6 Weeks | IELTS 5.5 *(5.0) | IELTS 6.0 *(5.5) | £1,590 |
*No component below
COURSE LENGTH | ENTRY LEVEL | EXIT LEVEL | FEE |
|---|---|---|---|
16 Weeks | IELTS 5.0 *(4.5) | IELTS 6.5 *(6.0) | £3,390 |
12 Weeks | IELTS 5.5 *(5.0) | IELTS 6.5 *(6.0) | £2,590 |
6 Weeks | IELTS 6.0 *(5.5) | IELTS 6.5 *(6.0) | £1,590 |
*No component below
Please select a course date that corresponds to your desired intake and allows you to meet all CAS requirements before your intake deadline.
Undergraduate or Postgraduate
1.5 increase in IELTS
02/12/2024 – 21/03/2025
16/12/2024 – 04/04/2025
30/12/2024 – 18/04/2025
13/01/2025 – 02/05/2025
27/01/2025 – 16/05/2025
10/02/2025 – 30/05/2025
24/02/2025 – 13/06/2025
10/03/2025 – 27/06/2025
24/03/2025 – 11/07/2025
07/04/2025 – 25/07/2025
14/04/2025 – 01/08/2025
28/04/2025 – 15/08/2025
12/05/2025 – 29/08/2025
Undergraduate or Postgraduate
1.0 increase in IELTS
02/12/2024 – 21/02/2025
16/12/2024 – 07/03/2025
30/12/2024 – 21/03/2025
13/01/2025 – 04/04/2025
27/01/2025 – 18/04/2025
10/02/2025 – 02/05/2025
24/02/2025 – 16/05/2025
10/03/2025 – 30/05/2025
24/03/2025 – 13/06/2025
07/04/2025 – 27/06/2025
21/04/2025 – 11/07/2025
28/04/2025 – 18/07/2025
05/05/2025 – 25/07/2025
12/05/2025 – 01/08/2025
26/05/2025 – 15/08/2025
09/06/2025 – 29/08/2025
23/06/2025 – 12/09/2025
Undergraduate or Postgraduate
0.5 increase in IELTS
02/12/2024 – 10/01/2025
16/12/2024 – 24/01/2025
30/12/2024 – 07/02/2025
13/01/2025 – 21/02/2025
27/01/2025 – 07/03/2025
10/02/2025 – 21/03/2025
24/02/2025 – 04/04/2025
10/03/2025 – 18/04/2025
20/03/2025 – 02/05/2025
07/04/2025 – 16/05/2025
21/04/2025 – 30/05/2025
05/05/2025 – 13/06/2025
12/05/2025 – 20/06/2025
19/05/2025 – 27/06/2025
26/05/2025 – 04/07/2025
02/06/2025 – 11/07/2025
09/06/2025 – 18/07/2025
16/06/2025 – 25/07/2025
23/06/2025 – 01/08/2025
07/07/2025 – 15/08/2025
21/07/2025 – 29/08/2025
Our Pre-Sessional English courses help you to build the English language and academic skill sets required for university level study. This course has been specially designed to improve your understanding and use of English in preparation for your studies.
Develop your understanding and use of English language. Achieve the core academic skills required for university level study. Improve academic literacy and collaboration skills, while gaining confidence to study at an English-speaking university.
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.
