Program Overview

Pre-sessional English

University of Exeter International Study Centre

This 18, 10 or 6 week English preparation course will provide you with short and intensive preparation in academic English. It's suitable for you if you're already academically qualified and are due to start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter. Please note: there may be a variation in English language requirements depending on your intended degree program.

Key Information

• Intensive language and study skills preparation in the university environment.
• Teaching and assessments tailored to the requirements of study at the University of Exeter.
• Experienced teachers offering the best preparation.
• Develop academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
• Learn with students who will be studying the same, or similar subjects at the university.
• Key academic skills development, including essay writing, delivering presentations, listening to lectures and participating in seminars.

Course Details

Pre-sessional English

University of Exeter International Study Centre

2024//26

• 6 Weeks
• 10 Weeks

Entry Requirements

Age Requirement

• 16

Academic Requirements

• Offer of a place at the University of Exeter.

English Language Requirements

• All Non-SELT can only be accepted for Online PSE or On campus PSE if students are eligible for the combined CAS.
• Degrees requiring IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 overall
  • IELTS 6.0 and nothing less than 5.5
  • PTE 64 and nothing less than 59
  • TOEFL IBT 87 overall, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking
  • Duolingo 110 overall and no less than 95 in any sub-scores
• Degrees requiring IELTS 6.5 and nothing less than 6.5
  • IELTS 6.0 and nothing less than 6.0
  • PTE 64 and nothing less than 64
  • TOEFL IBT 87 overall, 21 in Writing, 21 in Listening, 21 in Reading, 21 in Speaking
  • Duolingo 110 overall and no less than 110 in any sub-scores
• Degrees requiring IELTS 7.0 nothing less than 6.0
  • IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in Reading, 6.0 in another subskill and nothing less than 5.5
  • PTE 67 with 64 in Reading and another subskill and nothing less 59
  • TOEFL IBT 90 overall with 21 in Reading and Speaking, 17 in Listening and Writing
  • Duolingo 120 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy and Comprehension and no subscore less than 95
• Degrees requiring IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in writing and nothing less than 6.0
  • IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in Reading and Writing and nothing less than 5.5
  • PTE 67 overall, with 64 in Reading and Writing and nothing less than 59
  • TOEFL IBT 90 overall with 21 in Reading, 21 in Writing, 17 Listening, 20 in Speaking
  • Duolingo 120 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy and nothing less than 95
• Degrees requiring IELTS 7.0 and nothing less than 6.5
  • IELTS 6.5 and nothing less than 6.0
  • PTE 67 overall and nothing less than 64
  • TOEFL IBT 90 overall with 21 in Writing, 21 in Listening, 21 in Reading, 21 in Speaking
  • Duolingo 120 overall and no less than 110 in any sub-scores

Important Dates

2025 Summer Start (July)

• Course start date: 7 July 2025
• Course end date: 15 August 2025
• Term 1 summer: 7 July 2025 - 15 August 2025

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance

• Tuition fee: £3,350.00
• Enrolment fee (Compulsory): £250.00
• Textbooks (Compulsory): £260.00 - 355.00
• Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent): £500.00
• Approximate cost: £4,360.00 - 4,455.00