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Pre-sessional

Pre-sessional

The aim of this course is to provide students with the necessary skills required to gain access to and cope with academic life within a UK university. The course consists of General English, IELTS preparation and Academic skills development. Each part of the course is assessed internally by means of exams, presentations and coursework.

Hours per week 23.75 hours
Hours per day 4.75 hours, Monday to Friday
Timetable
(subject to change)
9.00am – 10.30am
11.00am – 12.30pm
2.00pm – 3.45pm
Minimum Age 17 (with parental permission),
18 otherwise
Start Date The course is divided into 2 parts, students will start on the 1st Monday of part 1 if their IELTS score is 1 pt below the required level, or the 1st Monday of part 2 if their IELTS score is half a point below the required level
Course Length Total 12 weeks (divided into two 6-week parts)
Levels Available L2 – B1-B2 CEFR (Intermediate)
L3 – B2 CEFR (Upper Intermediate)
L4 – C1 CEFR (Advanced)
Additional Charges Standard Registration Fee / Course Material
Maximum Class Size 12
Average Class Size Summer season: Maximum capacity. Rest of year: 4-10
Nationality Mix Multinational, fluctuates with seasons
Personal Tutor Available
General Information The course is divided into two 6-week parts. Part 1 must be completed by students who have an IELTS score 1 pt below what is required by UK universities. Generally this will mean having an IELTS score of 4 - 5. Part 2 will be for those who wish to boost their score by half an IELTS point

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