Pre-sessional Academic English Courses
Who is it for?
The Pre-sessional courses are for prospective students who would like to study on university courses at UEL and need to improve their English language and study skills. The courses last 5, 10 or 15 weeks and are suitable for:
- Students who have a conditional offer with UEL, and need to meet the English language conditions of the offer. Successful completion of this course allows students direct entry onto their chosen undergraduate or postgraduate programme without needing to take an IELTS or TOEFL exam.
- Students who have met the entry requirements of the university, but would like to develop their language and skills in an academic environment before they start their main course.
Course Dates & Fees
FOR SEPTEMBER 2013 ENTRY:
Course ends 06th September 2013
| 15 week Pre-sessional | 28th May 2013 | £3,480 |
| 10 week Pre-sessional | 01st July 2013 | £2,320 |
| 5 week Pre-sessional | 05th August 2013 | £1,160 |
OR FEBRUARY 2014 ENTRY:
Course ends 17th January 2014
| 15 week Pre-sessional | 23rd September 2013 | £3,480 |
| 10 week Pre-sessional | 28th October 2013 | £2,320 |
| 5 week Pre-sessional | 02nd December 2013 | £1,160 |
Entry Requirements
There is a minimum IELTS requirement for each stage of the Pre-sessional course. We can help you choose the best length course to take by looking at your application form and your language profile, so contact us if you need help deciding on a course.
How to Apply
Step 1:
You must complete the Pre-sessional Application Form (Click here for Guidance Notes) and return it to us. Return it to us by post, as an email attachment or by fax: +44 (0) 20 8223 2882.
Step 2:
When we have processed your application we will send you details of the Pre-sessional course that is best for you. Once you have accepted the offer you will need to pay your Pre-sessional course fees in full and complete the student reply form. Once we have received payment for your tuition fees, a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) outlining your unconditional place on the Pre-sessional English course will be issued. This will contain your unique CAS reference number, necessary for your student visa application if applicable.
Payment Details
Applicants should not send full course fees until accepted onto a course. Once we have accepted you onto the right Pre-sessional course you need to pay your course fees in full before your CAS can be issued. You can pay your course fees in a number of ways:
- By a UK sterling cheque or by a UK sterling bank draft made payable to ‘University of East London'. This should be sent directly to the Language Centre and you should quote your student applicant number, your name and pre-sessional course.
- By credit or debit card by calling +44 (0)20 8223 2974 and quoting your applicant number, your name and Pre-sessional course.
- By a UK sterling bank transfer. Please follow this link for more details about this method of payment: http://www.uel.ac.uk/international/fees/payment.htm
You should complete the Student Reply Form when you have made a payment so that we can check the University has received it.
Course Content
What do you do on the course?
The Pre-sessional course closely mirrors what you will need to do on your main course. The exact contents depend on your strengths and weaknesses, but will cover the following areas:
- Listening to lectures, taking notes and taking part in seminars.
- Researching topics in the library, and taking notes from readings.
- Using information from lectures, seminars and readings in your writing
- Working on planning your writing, structuring your writing, developing your argument and ability to draw conclusions from information.
- Work on vocabulary and grammar that you can use in your writing and presentations.
- Presenting your work.
- Becoming an independent thinker, and independent student at university.
What is a typical week?
The course consists of 20hrs per week face-to face. Classes take place every day, Monday to Friday, and are normally 2 hours in the morning and two hours in the afternoon. An important part of the course is a one-to-one weekly meeting between yourself and your personal tutor. This is a time when you can talk through individual concerns, assess the progress you are making and get individual help on any particular areas of difficulty.
How is the course assessed?
You will be assessed at the end of each 5-week block on your listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities.
Do I get a report and certificate?
You will receive a progress report at the end of every 5-week course, which will allow you to see areas that you are strong in and areas in which you need to do more work. A final course report is also written for the admissions tutors of UEL so that they know what level each student has reached. All successful students receive a certificate of successful completion.
Attendance and Assessment Regulations
To get the most out of the Pre-sessional programme you should attend 100% of the course. Attendance is measured each month. If your attendance falls below acceptable levels then you may be withdrawn from your course and you may not be eligible for a refund.
UEL has a legal duty to monitor and record the attendance of students on Tier 4 student visas in line with the compliance responsibilities of our Tier 4 Highly Trusted Sponsor licence. We are required to report students to UKBA who are withdrawn for not meeting our attendance requirements. For students on a student visa, withdrawal from your course will have significant impact on your immigration status in the UK.
For further details, please contact us:
Tel: +44 (0)20 8223 2402 / 6253
Email: languagecentre@uel.ac.uk
