Program Overview

Online Pre-sessional English

Programme Overview

Improve your English language skills to the level required by your Newcastle University degree, from anywhere in the world. This intensive programme offers progress of 0.5–1.0 IELTS points per term (depending on course length).

You’ll increase your confidence in English reading, writing, listening and speaking – both in social and academic settings – with a focus on subject-specific vocabulary and study skills.

Our online course is highly interactive, offering the same expert teaching and high standards as our in-person classes. If you prefer to learn face-to-face, we also offer an on-campus Pre-sessional English course.

Key Information

• A visa-free online programme for intensive English language and study skills preparation.
• 98% of Online Pre-sessional English students progress to a UK university (based on students who completed the programme in 2024).
• Suitable for students with an offer to start a degree at Newcastle University in September 2025.
• Develop essential study skills in academic writing, reading, listening and speaking – from anywhere in the world.
• Assessments include writing/reading/listening tests, a research essay and an academic presentation.
• Students who successfully complete all parts of the course are guaranteed a place at Newcastle University (assuming that all other conditions outlined in their university offer letter have been met).

Course Details

Online Pre-sessional English

• Duration: 8 weeks or 12 weeks
• Start date: 30 June 2025
• End date: 22 August 2025

Entry Requirements

Age Requirement

• 17 years old

Academic Requirements

• Offer of a place at Newcastle University.

English Language Requirements

• IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5 in any subskill and a 5.5 in writing) or equivalent

Important Dates

2025 Summer Start (June)

• Course start date: 30 June 2025
• Course end date: 22 August 2025

Fees and Pricing

Estimated Cost of Attendance

• Tuition fee: £3,750.00
• Accommodation: £1,914.00 - £12,325.00
• Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
• Textbooks (Compulsory): £80.00 - £425.00
• Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
• Approximate cost: £6,494.00 - £17,250.00