How to apply
If you would like to join one of the English Language programmes available at the University of Essex International College, you can apply via the myEssex applicant portal or contact us to answer any questions you might have.
Studying in person on campus
If you wish to study PELSS or PEL on campus in the UK you must hold a Secure English Language Test such as UKVI IELTS (academic), Trinity or Academic Pearson Test of English (PTE) for UKVI. This must be dated within 2 years of the start date of your Pre-Sessional programme.
This will enable us to know your baseline level of English and determine which programme you may be eligible for depending on the uplift you require.
If you do not hold a secure English language test but wish to study on campus in the UK please email PSE@essex.ac.uk to discuss your options.
Studying online
If you would like to apply to study the Pre-Sessional programme online from your home country, you do not need to hold a secure English language test. However, you must hold an accepted English certificate to enable us to know your baseline level of English and determine which programme you may be eligible for depending on the uplift you require.
The certificates we are able to accept are:
- Academic IELTS (UKVI or non UKVI), including IELTS indicator (the online test)
- TOEFL IBT including the Special home Edition and “my best scores”
- Trinity ISE
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic or PTE for UKVI.
If you hold an English language certificate that is not listed please email pse@essex.ac.uk and we can advise whether we are able to accept it for admission to a Pre-sessional programme.
We are unable to accept Duolingo for entry to our Pre-Sessional programmes.