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Online Pre-sessional English

Language preparation courses designed with international students in mind

If you meet the academic entry requirements for our programme but need help with your English language, you can join our English Language Preparation Programme - Online. With our dedicated, digital programme you will have the language skills needed to progress to our  International Foundation, Online Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme or Online Pre-Masters Programmes.

Key facts – for progression to Online Pre-Masters Programme

10 weeks: IELTS 4.5 (with minimum 4.5 in all skills)

10 weeks

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  • May
  • September


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Key facts – for progression to International Foundation Programme

6 weeks: IELTS 5.0 overall (minimum of 4.5 in all skills)

10 weeks: IELTS 4.5 overall (minimum of 4.5 in all skills)

16 weeks: IELTS 4.5 overall (minimum of 4.0 in all skills)

6, 10, or 16 weeks

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6 weeks: July and October

10 weeks: May and September

16 weeks: April and July

Benefits of studying our English Language Preparation Programme - Online

By studying our English language course, you will improve your English level, raising your IELTS level by an average of 0.5 band. If you choose to take our 16-week programme, you could increase your IELTS by 1 band. Our English language course is designed to develop your skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking while boosting your confidence in communicating with classmates and tutors ahead of starting your academic programme.

Whatever your length of study, our expert tuition staff will help to ensure you are ready to make the next step onto your Study Group Digital Learning programme. 

Students studying our English Language Preparation Programme - Online will be joining a mixed cohort. This provides you with the opportunity to build your network with other students studying with Study Group Digital Learning as well as at a range of our International Study Centres.

Join us today

Our Student Enrolment Advisors are available to answer your questions and help you with your application. 

We can't wait to meet you.