Pre-sessional English
Pre-sessional English Course
The pre-sessional course focuses on English Language, including grammar and vocabulary, fluency, and pronunciation and academic skills, including presentation skills, reading and listening, writing and exam preparation. All classes will be taught in the context of academic study in a university environment.
The number of weeks you require is dependent on your current English results.
Students need to have IELTS for UKVI, or another Secure English Language Test (SELT) in order to study a pre-sessional course.
Please see below tables for guidance on PSE course dates and fees.
May 2025
| Length | Start Date | End Date | Fee | Required IELTS scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 weeks | 3 March 2025 | 11 April 2025 | £2,190 | 5.5 (min 5.0 all) |
September 2025
| Length | Start Date | End Date | Fee | Required IELTS scores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 weeks | 31 March 2025 | 29 August 2025 | £7,300 | 4.5 (min 4.5 W, 4.0 LRS) |
| 18 weeks | 28 April 2025 | 29 August 2025 | £6,570 | 4.5 (min 4.5 in all) |
| 15 weeks | 19 May 2025 | 29 August 2025 | £5,475 | 4.5 (min 4.5 in all) |
| 12 weeks | 09 June 2025 | 29 August 2025 | £4,380 | 5.0 (min 5.0 W, 4.5 LRS) |
| 10 weeks | 23 June 2025 | 29 August 2025 | £3,650 | 5.0 (min 5.0 all) |
| 6 weeks | 21 July 2025 | 29 August 2025 | £2,190 | 5.5 (min 5.0 all) |
In summer 2025 all pre-sessional courses from 10 weeks and shorter will be offered as both online and face-to-face options. Courses of 20, 18, 15 and 12 weeks in length will be online only.
You can find more detailed information about the Pre-sessional English courses we offer, here.
Course content
The course includes:
- English grammar and vocabulary work
- Fluency focus
- Pronunciation focus
- Speaking for presentations and seminars
- Reading, summarising and referencing
- Listening and note-taking
- Extended writing project
- Exam preparation
- Life in the UK – cultural awareness training
- One-to-one video tutorials each week to work on your speaking and listening skills
- Guest lectures
How to Apply
Email a copy of your ARU College offer letter and copy(ies) of English language certificate(s) to admissions@arucollege.com