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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 – Insendi 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 our English Language Preparation Online Programmes
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.
| Age | 17+ |
| Duration | 10 weeks |
| Fees | £3,500 |
| Intakes | August |
| Term dates | 18/08/2025 - 24/10/2025 |
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) |
English language exit requirements Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent | 5.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in writing, no other skills less than 4.0) |
Accepted tests
English Language Preparation Online for International Foundation Year
10 weeks:
| Accepted Test | Required score |
| IELTS Academic UKVI | 4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills) |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI | ISE I Merit overall (ISE I Merit in writing and ISE I Pass in all other skills) |
In addition to Academic IELTS, we accept the following UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for these programmes.
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
Our admission team will be able to advise further on the required scores for each test.
| Age | 17+ |
| Duration | 6, 10 or 16 weeks |
| Fees | 6 weeks: £2,100 10 weeks: £3,500 16 weeks: £5,600 |
| Intakes | 6 weeks: June/July/September/October 10 weeks: August 16 weeks: July |
| Term dates | 6 weeks: 10 weeks: 16 weeks: |
English language entry requirements Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent | 6 weeks: 10 weeks: 16 weeks: |
English language exit requirements Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent | For Biological Sciences, Civil Engineering and International Relations: 5.5 overall (minimum 5.5 in writing) |
The English Language Preparation Online for International Year One is NOT applicable to International Year One Business Management or Business Management with Marketing pathways.
Accepted tests
| Course duration | Accepted Test | Required score |
| 16 weeks | IELTS Academic UKVI | 4.5 overall (4.5 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills) |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI | ISE I Merit overall, ISE I Merit in writing and ISE I Pass in all other skills | |
| 10 weeks | IELTS Academic UKVI | 5.0 overall (4.0 in all skills), or accepted equivalent |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI | ISE I Merit in all skills | |
| 6 weeks | IELTS Academic UKVI | 5.0 overall (5.0 in writing, minimum 4.0 in all other skills), or accepted equivalent |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI | ISE I Distinction overall, ISE I Distinction in writing and ISE I Merit in all other skills |
In addition to Academic IELTS, we accept the following UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for these programmes.
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
Our admission team will be able to advise further on the required scores for each test.
| Age | 20+ |
| Duration | 6, 10 or 16 weeks |
| Fees | 6 weeks: £2,100 10 weeks: £3,500 16 weeks: £5,600 |
| Intakes | 6 weeks: June/July/September/October 10 weeks: August 16 weeks: July |
| Term dates | 6 weeks: 10 weeks: 16 weeks: |
English language entry requirements Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent | 6 weeks: 10 weeks: 16 weeks: |
English language exit requirements Academic IELTS for UKVI or accepted equivalent | 5.5 overall (minimum of 5.5 in each skill) |
Accepted tests
| Course duration | Accepted Test | Required score |
| 16 weeks | IELTS UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online | 4.5 overall (4.5 in all skills) |
| Pearson PTE Academic UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online | 43 overall (43 in all skills) | |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI / Non-UKVI | ISE I Merit overall (ISE I Merit in all skills) | |
| Cambridge ESOL | 147 overall (147 in all skills) | |
| LCA | 47 overall (47 in all skills) | |
| LanguageCert International ESOL | B1 Achiever 33/50 overall (B1 Achiever 33/50 in all skills) | |
| Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus | 4.5 overall (4.5 in all skills) | |
| 10 weeks | IELTS UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online | 5.0 overall (4.5 in all skills) |
| Pearson PTE Academic UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online | 51 overall (43 in all skills) | |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI / Non-UKVI | ISE I Distinction overall (ISE I Merit in all skills) | |
| Cambridge ESOL | 154 overall (147 in all skills) | |
| LCA | 54 overall (47 in all skills) | |
| LanguageCert International ESOL | B1 Achiever High Pass overall (B1 Achiever 33/50 in all skills) | |
| Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus | 5.0 overall (4.5 in all skills) | |
| 6 weeks | IELTS UKVI / Non-UKVI / Online | 5.0 overall (5.0 in all skills) |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI / Non-UKVI | ISE I Distinction overall (ISE I Distinction in all skills) | |
| Cambridge ESOL | 154 overall (154 in all skills) | |
| LCA | 54 overall (54 in all skills) | |
| LanguageCert International ESOL | B1 Achiever High Pass overall (B1 Achiever 38/50 in all skills) | |
| LanguageCert International ESOL | B2 Communicator Pass overall (B2 Communicator 25/50 in all skills) | |
| Password Skills Solo / Password Skills Plus | 5.0 overall (5.0 in all skills) |
Students will ONLY need to submit partial transcripts (at least 70%) to the admissions team to evidence they are on track to achieving academic entry requirements for their destination ISC programme and the English Language Preparation Online (multiple course length) to receive an English Language Preparation Online offer.
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.
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Prepare for Success
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