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Applying to the University Of Sussex? Boost your English skills and language confidence with our online pre-sessional courses delivered by our highly qualified English language tutors.
Choose a length to suit your language needs and start your studies with success.
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 course over 6 weeks or 10 weeks. The length of the course is designed to match with your current English language level – and help take you to the next step.
Delivered exclusively in partnership with University of Sussex to ensure you can 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 at University of Sussex.
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 |
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Undergraduate 10 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 10 Weeks | IELTS 5.5 *(5.0) | IELTS 6.5*(6.0) |
Postgraduate 6 Weeks | IELTS 6.0 *(5.5) | IELTS 6.5*(6.0) |
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6 Weeks | 10 Weeks | |
|---|---|---|
Price: | £1,640 | £2,665 |
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.
