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English language Preparation

Improve your English language skills

If you meet the academic entry requirements for our programmes but need help with your English language, you can join our English Language Preparation programme delivered fully online first. The programme is designed to develop your English language skills and introduce you to essential academic and study skills before travelling to the International Study Centre to begin your academic programme.

Depending on your current ability and the level you require for your chosen academic programme at the International Study Centre, you will study a 16, 10 or 6-week English language programme. You will be studying the English programme in a diverse online classroom with international students from all around the world, studying at a range of our International Study Centres.

Our innovative learning platform enables you to study more effectively through interactive tasks and activities in addition to live sessions delivered by highly experienced tutors, allowing you to review and challenge yourself at your own pace from the comfort of your own home.  

Benefits of studying Online English Preparation

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.  

We offer a range of programme lengths available to suit your needs and requirements, with dedicated support and guidance from our expert tuition staff. Whatever your length of study, our preparation courses will make sure you are ready to make the next step onto one of the International Study Centre programmes.

At the end of the online course your English language level will be assessed to ensure that you meet the English language level requirements for your face-to-face academic programme. You are not required to take an additional UKVI Secure English Language Test (SELT) to obtain a student visa before you come to campus.

97%

of students who completed their English Language Preparation Online programme between April and August 2023 progressed to their onward academic programme at their chosen International Study Centre.

Age17+
Duration10 weeks​​ 
Fees£3,500​​ 
IntakesJanuary/May​​
Term dates13/01/2025 - 21/03/2025
12/05/2025 - 18/07/2025

English language entry requirements

Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent

4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills)  

Accepted tests


Required score 
IELTS Academic UKVI 4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills)
Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVIISE I Merit overall (ISE I Merit in writing and ISE I Pass in all other skills)
English language exit requirements

You will be assessed internally at the end of your English programme and will be required to meet the equivalent grades:

Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences - IELTS 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing and 4.0 in all other skills)

Computing Engineering and Physical Sciences - IELTS 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing and 4.5 in all other skills)

Age17+
Duration

6 weeks​​ 

10 weeks​​ 

16 weeks​​ 

Fees

6 weeks: £2,100​​ 

10 weeks: £3,500​​ 

16 weeks: £5,600​​ 

Intakes6 weeks: September/February/June​​

10 weeks: January/May

16 weeks: March
Term dates6 weeks:
23/09/2024 - 15/11/2024
10/02/2025 - 21/03/2025
09/06/2025 - 18/07/2025

10 weeks:
13/01/2025 - 21/03/2025
12/05/2025 - 18/07/2025

16 weeks:
31/03/2025 - 18/07/2025

English language entry requirements

Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent

6 weeks:
5.0 overall (4.5 in all other skills)

10 weeks:
4.5 overall (4.5 in all other skills)

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

Accepted tests

Course durationAccepted Test Required score 
16 weeksIELTS Academic UKVI 4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills)

Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVIISE I Merit overall, ISE I Merit in writing, ISE I Pass in all other skills
10 weeksIELTS Academic UKVI 4.5 overall (5.0 in writing, 4.5 in all other skills)

Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVIISE I Merit overall, ISE I Distinction in writing, ISE I Merit in all other skills
6 weeksIELTS Academic UKVI 5.0 overall (5.0 in writing, minimum 4.5 in all other skills)

Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVIISE I Distinction overall, ISE I Distinction in writing, ISE I Merit in all other skills
English exit requirementsYou will be assessed internally at the end of your English programme and will be required to meet the equivalent grade of IELTS 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in writing and no skill less than 5)
Age17+
Duration

6 weeks​​ 

10 weeks​​

16 weeks

Fees

6 weeks: £2,100​​

10 weeks: £3,500​​

16 weeks: £5,600​​

Intakes6 weeks: September/February/June

10 weeks: January/May

16 weeks: March
Term dates6 weeks:
23/09/2024 - 15/11/2024
10/02/2025 - 21/03/2025
09/06/2025 - 18/07/2025

10 weeks:
13/01/2025 - 03/21/2025
12/05/2025 - 18/07/2025

16 weeks:
31/03/2025 - 07/18/2025

English language entry requirements

Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent​​

6 weeks:
5.0 overall (5.0 in writing, minimum 4.5 in all other skills)

10 weeks:
4.5 overall (4.5 in all other skills)

16 weeks:
4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills)

Accepted tests

Course durationAccepted Test Required score 
16 weeksIELTS Academic UKVI 4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills), or accepted equivalent

Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVIISE I Merit overall, ISE I Merit in writing and ISE I Pass in all other skills
10 weeksIELTS Academic UKVI 4.5 overall (4.5 in all skills), or accepted equivalent

Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVIISE I Merit in all skills
6 weeksIELTS Academic UKVI 5.0 overall (5.0 in writing, minimum 4.5 in all other skills), or accepted equivalent

Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVIISE I Distinction overall, ISE I Distinction in writing and ISE I Merit in all other skills
English language exit requirementsYou will be assessed internally at the end of your English programme and will be required to meet the equivalent grade of IELTs 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in writing and no skill less than 5)
Age19+
Duration

6 weeks​​

10 weeks​​

Fees

6 weeks: £2,100​​

10 weeks: £3,500​​

Intakes6 weeks: September​​/February/June​​

10 weeks: January/May

16 weeks: March
Term dates6 weeks:
23/09/2024 - 15/11/2024
10/02/2025 - 21/03/2025
09/06/2025 - 18/07/2025

10 weeks:
13/01/2025 - 21/03/2025
12/05/2025 - 18/07/2025

16 weeks:
31/03/2025 - 18/07/2025

English language entry requirements

Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent

6 weeks:
5.0 overall (5.0 in all other skills)

10 weeks:
5.0 overall (4.5 in all other skills)

Accepted alternative tests

You don't need a Secure English Language Test to start this programme. Alternative tests include:

Pearson PTE Academic (non-UKVI) / Pearson PTE Academic Online
IELTS Indicator*
IELTS Academic (non-UKVI) / IELTS Academic Online
LanguageCert International ESOL
TOEFL iBT/iBT Home Edition
Cambridge ESOL
Cambridge Linguaskill
Oxford Test of English
Academic English Skills
Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus

We also accept UKVI-approved Secure English Language Tests:
Including:

Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)

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.