The British Council UK Pre-sessional English course is suitable for people who already hold a conditional offer from a UK university and need to meet the language requirement to enrol on their intended degree.

The British Council UK Pre-Sessional English course is jointly delivered with the University of Strathclyde. You will develop your English language, academic and study skills with the support of our high-quality teachers and materials.A typical week may include up to 15 hours of live classes, and up to 20 hours of guided self-study online, featuring quizzes, videos, and other activities to support learning. You will normally have a weekly 1:1 tutorial with your teacher to keep track of your progress and receive feedback on your course work.

At the end of the course, you will be assessed on all four skills: speaking, writing, listening and reading. Upon successful completion, you will receive an End of Course Certificate confirming that you have met the language condition of your degree offer. To confirm that your intended university will accept the British Council UK Pre-sessional Certificate, please contact us at UK_PSE@britishcouncil.org

Course information

  • Course Location and Duration

    Teaching Centre:Abu Dhabi and Dubai 

    Course Dates:

         ○ Modules 1-3: 27 May to 16 August 2024

         ○ Modules 2-3: 24 June to 16 August 2024

    Class Schedule: Monday to Friday

    ClassTimings : 10:30-12:00, 13:00-14:30

    Exams will be done in the final week of the course. Exam times could vary.

     

  • Course Fees and Eligibility

    Course Fee: 

    ○ 12 weeks: £5,005 (AED 22,772.75)

    ○ 8 weeks: £3,465 (AED 15,765.75)

    Please contact us for more information about payment methods.

    The course fee includes all course materials and assessments, including a course book. You must bring your own laptop or tablet device to class to complete all activities.

    To join this course, you must have

    1) A conditional offer from a UK university

    2) Proof of your current level of English e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, etc. A full list of the ways you can do this is available here

    To check whether this course will help you to meet the language condition of your offer letter, please see the next ‘Progression’ tab

     If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact UK_PSE@britishcouncil.org

  • Progression

    Degree Entry Requirement

    British Council UK PSE Entry Point Modules 1-3

    British Council UK PSE Entry Point Modules 2-3

    IELTS 7.0 (with no individual component below 6.5)

     IELTS 6.0 ( with no individual component below 6.0)

     IELTS 6.5 ( with no individual component below 6.0)

     IELTS 7.0 (with no individual component below 6.0)

     IELTS 6.0 ( with no individual component below 5.5)

     IELTS 6.5 ( with no individual component below 5.5)

     IELTS 6.5  (with no individual component below 6.5)

     IELTS 6.0 ( with no individual component below 5.5)

    IELTS Writing and Speaking: 6.0

    IELTS Listening and Reading: 5.5

    IELTS 6.5  (with no individual component below 6.0)

    IELTS 5.5 ( with no individual component below 5.5)

    IELTS 6.0 ( with no individual component below 5.5)

    IELTS 6.5  (with no individual component below 5.5)

    IELTS 5.5 ( with no individual component below 5.0)

    IELTS 6.0 ( with no individual component below 5.0)

    IELTS 6.0  (with no individual component below 5.5)

    IELTS 5.5 ( with no individual component below 4.5)

    IELTS 5.5 ( with no individual component below 5.0)

    The language requirement of your offer will determine the current English level you must have to join this course. The table above provides specific examples.

    Please contact us if you need to check your specific requirements at UK_PSE@britishcouncil.org