Online Pre-sessional English
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2027-06-30 | - |
Program Overview
Online Pre-sessional English
University of Stirling
Improve your English language skills to the level required by your University of Stirling 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 the University of Stirling 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 the University of Stirling (assuming that all other conditions outlined in their university offer letter have been met).
Course Details
Online Pre-sessional English
University of Stirling
2024/25
8 Weeks
Entry Requirements
Age Requirement
17
Academic Requirements
Offer of a place at the University of Stirling.
English Language Requirements
Our online courses are suitable for students with current overall IELTS levels between 5.0 and 6.5 and who need to improve their IELTS score by either 0.5 (8-week course) or 1.0 (12-week courses).
We accept a wide variety of English language tests including IELTS (Academic and UKVI Academic), PTE (Academic and UKVI Academic), TOEFL iBT Password English Language Testing and China College English Test (CET) for online pre-sessional English courses.
All English language tests must be taken within 2 years of the start date of the Pre-sessional English course.
Important Dates
2025 Summer Start (June)
Course start date: 30 June 2025 - Course end date: 22 August 2025
- Term 1 summer: 30 June 2025 - 22 August 2025
Fees and Pricing
Estimated cost of attendance
- Tuition fee: £3,325.00
- Accommodation: £2,232.00 - £9,486.00
- Enrolment fee: £250.00
- Textbooks: £100.00 - £370.00
- Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
- Approximate cost: £6,407.00 - £13,931.00
Stated fees apply only to the part of the study plan delivered by the International Study Centre.
All fees for your degree are set by the University and will be payable upon successful progression. Visit the University of Stirling website for more information.
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, programme length and choice of accommodation.
The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025–31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 will pay the 2025/26 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued, and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing.