Pre-sessional and advanced programmes in English language and English
for Academic Purposes (EAP) 2012
Intensive Pre-sessional Pathway
Guide to intensive
Pre-sessional pathways for students with conditional offers
If you need to improve your English by one IELTS band or equivalent (overall
and/or in writing) you can enrol on the 10-week programme.
If you need to improve your English by half an IELTS band or equivalent
(overall and/or in writing), you can enrol on the 5-week programme.
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Entry requirement
to your degree
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Overall IELTS score
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IELTS writing score
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Minimum
length of intensive Pre-sessional pathway
programme
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7.0
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6.5
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6.5
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5 weeks
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7.0
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6.5
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6.0
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10 weeks
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7.0
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6.0
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6.0
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10 weeks
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6.5
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6.5
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6.0
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5 weeks
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6.5
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6.0
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6.0
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5 weeks
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6.5
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5.5
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5.5
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10 weeks
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6.0
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6.0
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5.5
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5 weeks
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6.0
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5.5
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5.5
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5 weeks
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6.0
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5.0*
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5.0
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10 weeks
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5.5
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5.0*
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5.0
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5 weeks
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5.5
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4.5**
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4.5
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10 weeks
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5.0
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4.5**
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4.5
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5 weeks
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*Students must have at least 5.0 in every IELTS component
** Students must have at least 4.5 in every IELTS component
Programme content
The 10- and 5-week modules will provide you with the intensive practice
needed for core language and skills development. The focus will be on grammar
and vocabulary study; reading, writing, listening and speaking skills; and
pronunciation practice.
Methods of teaching and learning
Our aim is to provide you with core language and English skills development.
There will be plenty of opportunity to practice the language skills necessary to
increase your English language proficiency.
Teaching will involve interactive classes, tutorials, and lecture-style
talks.
For grammar and vocabulary study students will attend classes suited to their
language proficiency level. The maximum class size is 15 students.
On this programme you will have the chance to meet and make friends with a wide
range of fellow international students. Our programme includes weekend
field
trips to places of interest such as Cambridge, Norwich and London. The
International Academy also has a Social Organiser who arranges optional social
activities and trips for all our students.
Assessment on the Pre-sessional Programmes
Assessment on the
Pre-sessional programmes and on
ELSSE is through continuous
coursework. At the end of each five-week period you will receive a report,
detailing the progress you have made and suggestions for further improvement.
If you hold a University offer, conditional on satisfactory completion of the
Pre-sessional programme, a summary report and/or your test scores will be sent
to your department. Sponsors are also issued with copies of this information.
IELTS/TOEFL comparison table
| IELTS |
PB TOEFL |
iBT TOEFL |
IELTS Writing |
TOEFL TWE/Writing |
iBT Writing |
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4.5 |
480 |
54 |
4.5 |
2.5 |
17 - 18 |
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5.0 |
500 |
61 |
5.0 |
3.0 |
19 - 20 |
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5.5 |
250 |
68 |
5.5 |
3.5 |
21 - 23 |
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6.0 |
540 |
76 |
6.0 |
4.0 |
24 - 25 |
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6.5 |
570 |
88 |
6.5 |
4.5 |
26 - 27 |
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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.
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 21 March 2012