English Language Preparation

Develop your English language skills
In this section

Improve your English

The English Language Preparation programme is designed to support international students to improve their English language skills to meet the requirements for the International Foundation Year.

Key Facts

Leeds student writing on the board in class

Duration: 1 semester

Start dates: September or April

English language entry requirements: Minimum of IELTS 4.5 overall (with minimum 4.5 in writing)

Age: 17+

Term dates

April 2020

Semester 1: 27/04/2020 – 17/07/2020

September 2020

Semester 1: 14/09/2020 – 04/12/2020

*Academic IELTS for UKVI. If you do not need a Tier 4, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.

Programme details

This programme is designed to be flexible and accommodating to all international students. Key course facts:

  • Taught at Leeds International Study Centre
  • A one-term course
  • Takes place before you start your International Foundation Year
  • Different entry dates available, see your study plan options below
  • Improves both written and verbal English skills

Once you successfully complete the programme, and achieve the required grades, you will go on to study your chosen International Foundation Year course, before progressing to undergraduate study at the University of Leeds.

Entry requirements

To study the English Language Preparation programme you need to have IELTS 4.5 (with minimum 4.5 in writing), or equivalent.

Study plan options

Your IELTS Total semesters April-July September-December January-April May-August September
4.5 (with minimum 4.5 in writing) 3     Start your undergraduate degree at the University of Leeds
   
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