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Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes
Course fees start from £275 per week
HOURS PER WEEK
Any Monday (main intake in September)
Average 18, maximum 20
MINIMUM AGE
COURSE LENGTH
ENTRY LEVEL
CLASS SIZE
16 years old
Intermediate B1 and above
25
TIMETABLE
Monday - Friday with morning and afternoon classes
LESSON HOURS
90-minute lessons
START DATES
8 week minimum
Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes
This course is designed to prepare you for academic life in the UK. It will help you to improve your all-round English ability, plus the academic skills you need for writing assignments, critical thinking, engaging in discussion, listening and note-taking in lectures and reading academic texts.
As well as developing English language skills the course aims to help you settle into UK life by increasing your awareness of British culture.
Once you've completed the course, you'll be ready to take on your degree with confidence at one of the language centres partner univeristies.
We can help you apply for the right English course.
Contact the friendly team at Warm Welcome, and we will be happy to get you started.
PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH FAQ
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM A PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH COURSE?
- An engaging and interactive learning environment
- Encouragement to find your voice and express your ideas and opinions in group discussions, debates and presentations
- Study skills including note-taking, research methods and referencing sources
- Ongoing and final assessment to track progress and achievement
- Qualified teachers who know how to get the best from you
- Pathway to a UK university
WHAT ARE THE AIMS OF THIS COURSE?
- Prepare you for your degree programme with the support of experienced tutors
- Develop your Academic English and study skills
- Build your confidence so that you're able to effectively take notes in lectures, engage in discussion with your classmates, write reports, research your subject, and reference your sources
WHAT LEVEL IS THIS COURSE?
- This course is for students with a minimum B1 Intermediate level of English/IELTS 4.5
WHO SHOULD APPLY FOR THIS COURSE?
- If you're an international student looking for an alternative to IELTS as a pathway into higher education in the UK, then the Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course is right for you.
Where You Can Study
WHERE TO STAY
Let Us Organise Your Accommodation
Language Course + Homestay from £395 per week
Warm Welcome are THE homestay providers in Birmingham. Why not stay with a host/host family to improve your English speaking skills even more? We have a network of wonderful homestay hosts across Birmingham, and we can arrange your homestay in conjunction with your language course.
- A range of homestay accommodation across Birmingham
- Improve your English language skills by speaking with a host/host family each day
- Homestay locations easy-access to each language centre in Birmingham
- We visit and inspect each and every homestay in accordance with the British Council accreditation scheme, Child Safeguarding and UK Fire Safety Law
- Different options to suit every budget and food preference (vegetarian, vegan, halal)
Need help choosing the right course?
Get in touch
Start Your Warm Welcome Journey and enquire about attending a Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes course in Birmingham, United Kingdom.
Simply fill in the form below and one of our friendly team members will be in touch to help you arrange your course.
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