PRE-SESSIONAL

ENGLISH
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PREPARATION
FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

2021

WHAT IS PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH?

• A course designed to improve your English language skills
to the level required by your chosen degree.
• A tailor-made course focusing on essential study skills,
99%
of Pre-sessional English
academic writing, reading, listening and speaking. students who completed
the programme in 2020
• An opportunity to develop confidence in an English-speaking progressed to the
University of Exeter
academic environment.
• 6 and 10 week courses available online and face-to-face.
Pre-sessional English
The Pre-sessional English course provides a short and Course benefits
• Intensive language and study skills
intensive preparation in English language and study
preparation in the University environment.
skills for students who are due to start a postgraduate
• Offered face-to-face and online.
degree at the University of Exeter in January 2022.
• Teaching and assessments tailored to
the requirements of study at the University
of Exeter.
Key Facts • Experienced teachers offering the
best preparation.
Start dates English language entry requirements
• Learn with students who will be studying the
Mon 4 October 2021 - Fri 10 December 2021 For University English language entry requirements,
(10 weeks) please visit www.exeter.ac.uk/postgraduate same, or similar subjects at the University.
Mon 1 November 2021 - Fri 10 December 2021 • Regular seminars and tutorials with
(6 weeks) To qualify, you’ll need the following minimum scores
in IELTS or the equivalent grade in another English
academic staff.
Course length language test recognised by the University for entry to • Prepare for UK academic culture.
6 or 10 weeks Pre-sessional English:
• The programme is followed by free English
Class hours 10 weeks: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each
subskill) or equivalent Language Skills Development (Insessional)
19 hours per week on average
6 weeks: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each for the duration of your degree course.
Class size subskill) or equivalent
A maximum of 18 students per class
Assessment
Please note: there may be a variation in requirements
You will be assessed to determine whether you
depending on your intended degree programme. See
Age requirement have met the University’s English language
the table on the next page for further details.
16 years and above
requirements before progressing to your degree
Tuition fees
Academic entry requirements programme. This will include:
10 weeks: £5,040
You must hold an offer of a place on a degree
6 weeks: £3,065 • assessment of all four English
programme at the University of Exeter.
Tuition fees do not include textbooks language components
and other learning materials:
£60 (6 weeks), £60 (10 weeks) • written coursework
• presentations
Further guidance
For further information, please check with the INTO • integrated tests that evaluate all of
Admissions Office or your education counsellor. your skills

Arrival
You should plan to arrive the Saturday or
Sunday before the course start date. Late
arrival may affect your chances of progressing
to the University.
Please note if you are required to quarantine, you
can arrive up to two weeks before the start of
your programme. Any study that you undertake
during any quarantine period will be online.

Accommodation
We have modern on-campus residences to help you feel at home.
INTO student residences
• Premium high quality accommodation with • A bedding pack, so no need • 24/7 security.
a choice of three types of room. to bring bedding from home. • Cleaning services each week.
• 24/7 support on-site and over the phone. • Wheelchair-accessible rooms.

INTO accommodation prices 2021

Start dates Shared Studio Studio Superior Ensuite
10-week course £2,035 £2,365 £2,145
6-week course £1,110 £1,290 £1,170
 Pre-sessional English entry requirements 2021 (Students must have a University of Exeter offer)
University courses
A B C D
Degrees requiring IELTS 7.0 overall Degrees requiring IELTS 7.0 overall Degree requiring IELTS 6.5 Degrees requiring IELTS 6.0
(with 6.5 in writing and no subskill (with no subskill less than 6.0) (with no subskill less than 6.0) (with no subskill less than 6.0)
less than 6.0)
Research degrees (MbyRes/MPhil/ Research degrees (MbyRes/MPhil/ All Research degrees (MbyRes/ Research degrees (MbyRes/
PhD) in: PhD) at the Medical School. MPhil/PhD) other than those MPhil/PhD) in:
Anthropology; Arab and Islamic MA Creative Writing; MA English listed in Columns A, B and E Computer Science;
Studies; Archaeology; Art History; Literary Studies; The Exeter All Master’s degrees other Engineering; Geology;
Classics and Ancient History; MBA; MSc Financial Analysis and than those listed in Columns Mathematics; Mining; Physics;
Drama; Education; English; Film Fund Management; MSc Human A and B. Renewable Energy.
Studies; History; Law; Liberal Arts; Resource Management; MSc
Modern Languages; Philosophy; Management; MSc Marketing; MSc
Politics and International Relations; Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
Sociology; Strategy and Security;
Theology and Religion.
MA Translation.

IELTS and Password 7.0 (with no subskill 6 weeks of Pre-sessional English if No compulsory No compulsory No compulsory
less than 6.0) writing is IELTS 6.0 Pre-sessional English Pre-sessional English Pre-sessional English
TOEFL IBT including Special Home Edition
- 100 overall, 25 in Writing, 21 in Listening,
22 in Reading, 23 in Speaking
Duolingo 125

IELTS and Password 6.5 (with no subskill 6 weeks of Pre-sessional English if 6 weeks of 6 weeks of 6 weeks of
less than 5.5) writing is IELTS 6.0 Pre-sessional English Pre-sessional English Pre-sessional English
TOEFL IBT including Special Home Edition -
90 overall, 21 in Writing, 21 in Listening, 22 10 weeks of Pre-sessional English
in Reading, 23 in Speaking if writing is IELTS 5.5
Duolingo 110

IELTS 6.0 (with no subskill less than 5.5) 10 weeks of Pre-sessional English 10 weeks of 6 weeks of 6 weeks of
TOEFL IBT including Special Home Edition - if writing is IELTS 6.0 Pre-sessional English Pre-sessional English Pre-sessional English
87 overall, 21 in Writing, 21 in Listening, 22
in Reading, 23 in Speaking At least 20 weeks of Academic
Duolingo 105 English – please check with INTO
regional office

IELTS 5.5 (with no subskill less than 5.0) At least 20 weeks of Academic At least 20 weeks of Academic 10 weeks of 10 weeks of
TOEFL IBT including Special Home Edition - English – please check with INTO English – please check with INTO Pre-sessional English Pre-sessional English
Achieved IELTS

71 overall, 17 in Writing, 13 in Listening, 18 regional office regional office

in Reading, 19 in Speaking
Duolingo 95

NOTE: In the event that UKVI legislation changes post-publication (July 2021), the University reserves the right to change: a) acceptable English language tests and/or b) minimum overall
and/or subscores required to enter either or both degree programmes or Pre-sessional English programmes. Pre-sessional English offer holders will be sent further guidance about their
visa application within three months of the Pre-sessional English start date. Advice may vary according to their linguistic scores and the test taken to evidence these.

Additional English language support during your degree

The INTO Centre in Exeter and ASK in Cornwall also provide English Language Skills Development classes, workshops and tutorials after you have
enrolled on your degree programme. This ‘Insessional programme’ is available free of charge to help you refine your language skills even further
for academic study and life in the UK. For more information, please visit: www.exeter.ac.uk/international/into/programmes/insessional/

For more information, visit:

www.intostudy.com/exeter
How to apply

Email your Complete the application Apply online

application form form and send it along Complete our online application form:
Email your completed application form to: with your supporting apply.intostudy.com
[email protected] documentation to:
INTO University of Exeter
Admissions
University of Exeter
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Exeter, EX4 4PY

What documents do I need to include? What happens next?

• Completed application form, signed by After carefully reviewing your application,
the student or the parent/legal guardian. if successful, we will send you a formal offer
• A copy of your university offer letter. of a place. For complete applications, this is
usually within two working days.
• Copy(ies) of English language certificate(s)
in English. (Please ensure that you also send Once we have received your tuition fee and
your most recent language certificates to accommodation deposit (as detailed in your
University of Exeter Admissions.) offer letter) and all the conditions of the offer
have been met, we will send your Confirmation
• Full details of previous study in the UK.
of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) which you
• A copy of your passport. will need to apply for a Student visa.
If you want to receive a Combined CAS (for
Pre-sessional English and your following degree
programme) you must satisfy all conditions
of your University offer, with the exception
of English, and pay any required tuition fee
deposits to the University no later than 10th
September 2021 for the 10-week course or 8th
October 2021 for the 6-week course.

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