Program Overview

Pre-sessional English

University of East Anglia International Study Centre

Pre-sessional English is taught face-to-face on campus and will help you advance your English language skills to the level required by your chosen degree.

The aims of this program are to improve your English level by between 0.5 and 1.0 IELTS point (depending on course length), to increase your confidence in the use of English language in both an academic and social environment, to become a more independent and critical learner, and to become more familiar with relevant academic subject-matter.

Focusing on content-specific vocabulary, academic writing, reading, listening and speaking, it is taught by expert teachers to a high standard, and offers guaranteed progression to your chosen degree at the University of East Anglia.

Key Information

• Intensive language and study skills preparation in the university environment.
• Teaching and assessments tailored to the requirements of study at UEA.
• Experienced teachers offering the best preparation.
• Learn with students who will be studying the same, or similar subjects at the university.
• Adapt to living and studying in the UK prior to starting degree studies.

Course Details

Pre-sessional English

• 6 Weeks
• 10 Weeks

Entry Requirements

Age Requirement

• 16

Academic Requirements

• Offer of a place at UEA.

English Language Requirements

• A maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills.

Class Size

• 20

Important Dates

2025 Summer Start (July)

• Course start date: 28 July 2025
• Course end date: 5 September 2025

Fees and Pricing

Estimated Cost of Attendance

• Tuition fee: £3,000.00
• Accommodation: £2,079.00 - £12,502.00
• Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
• Textbooks (Compulsory): £70.00 - £415.00
• Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
• Approximate cost: £5,899.00 - £16,667.00