Pre-sessional and advanced programmes in English language and English
for Academic Purposes (EAP) 2012
Introduction
The International Academy offers a range of programmes for students who wish to
improve their English before starting a degree. Our aim is to provide core
language improvement and preparation in the academic skills needed for
successful study in the UK. All programmes and modules are full time. Our Pre-sessional
programmes offer language proficiency pathways to University of Essex degrees
without the need to re-take IELTS or TOEFL.
You will have full use of the University resources including library services,
computing facilities, general campus amenities and accommodation.
Why attend a language preparation programme?
- To enhance your English language proficiency
- To enhance your use of English for academic purposes
- To become familiar with the modes of teaching and learning
at a UK university
- To be introduced to your prospective University of Essex
department
- To be orientated to living and studying in Britain
The length of pre-sessional study required will depend on how close you are
to achieving your minimum language requirement for your course.
Which Pre-sessional programme should you choose?
Students with conditional offers:
For those of you who have a conditional offer of study at the University of
Essex, there are two different Pre-sessional pathway programmes available:
classic and
intensive.
-
The
classic Pre-sessional pathway programme will prepare you
for your academic studies with a distinctive focus on the
language and study skills needed in an academic context, such as
essay writing and project work. The programme runs for 15 and 10
weeks and provides language uplift of 1.0 and 0.5 IELTS band
respectively.
- The
intensive Pre-sessional pathway programme will improve
your core language skills by focusing on your grammar and
vocabulary development, as well as developing your reading,
writing, listening and speaking skills. The programme runs
for 10 and 5 weeks and provides language uplift of 1.0 and 0.5
IELTS band respectively.
Students with unconditional offers:
For those of you who hold an unconditional offer of study at the University of
Essex, there is the
English Language and Study Skills Enhancement
(ELSSE) module.
ELSSE will enhance your academic skills and will help you settle quickly and
confidently into academic life.
IELTS/TOEFL comparison table
| IELTS |
PB TOEFL |
iBT TOEFL |
IELTS Writing |
TOEFL TWE/Writing |
iBT Writing |
|
4.5 |
480 |
54 |
4.5 |
2.5 |
17 - 18 |
|
5.0 |
500 |
61 |
5.0 |
3.0 |
19 - 20 |
|
5.5 |
520 |
68 |
5.5 |
3.5 |
21 - 23 |
|
6.0 |
540 |
76 |
6.0 |
4.0 |
24 - 25 |
|
6.5 |
570 |
88 |
6.5 |
4.5 |
26 - 27 |
|
7.5 |
600 |
100 |
7.5 |
5.0 |
28 - 30 |
IELTS
stands for International English Language Testing System.
It is the preferred
language qualification for entry to UK universities. The test can be taken at
Test Centres throughout the world. For more information, look on the official
IELTS web site for candidates.
TOEFL stands for Test of English as a Foreign
Language.
It is the preferred language qualification for entry to university in
the United States. For more information, look on the
official TOEFL web site.
Printable version
Here is a printable leaflet on the Pre-sessional programmes:
IA Pre-sessional Programmes.
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Accommodation
The University Accommodation Section offers single, self-contained study
bedrooms. Details on how to book accommodation will be sent with your offer
letter.
Last modified on 09 March 2012