10-WEEK PRE-SESSIONAL

The 10-week Pre-Sessional is designed for international students wishing to study one of the university's undergraduate or postgraduate courses. This course is ideal if you need to improve your English language skills before you start your chosen degree. It is aimed at students whose English level is half an IELTS point lower than required to study for an undergraduate or postgraduate programme. As well as developing your academic English and study skills, you will learn how to use the wide range of resources available on campus and online to support your studies and learning.

This course offers extensive practice of academic writing, reading, listening and note taking as well as presentation and seminar skills. There is a strong focus on preparing for successful university study and understanding UK university culture, conventions and expectations.

If you already hold a conditional offer for a course at Leeds Metropolitan, successful completion will meet the English Language Requirement of the University for most courses.

We also offer an undergraduate foundation course, CertHE International Foundation Studies, for students who want to progress onto an undergraduate programme of study. Students who want to improve their English and study skills to progress on to postgraduate degree can take the Graduate Diploma or International Masters. (Please see the Related Course links below).


In the recent British Council inspection of our English Language Teaching provision in the School of Languages we are pleased to announce that we gained 8 points of excellence. This is an outstanding achievement and places us in the top 10% of British Council accredited Language Schools in the UK. Particular excellence was noted in teaching, teachers' qualifications, academic management, learner training, premises and academic resources, the leisure programme and pastoral care.




Key Features

Develop your English language and study skills in preparation for successful study at a British university

If you already hold a conditional offer for a course at Leeds Metropolitan, successful completion will meet the English language requirement for most of our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

If you already hold an unconditional offer, the course will increase your confidence in your ability to deal with the demands of studying in Britain




Benefits of studying this course

All our university preparation courses are accredited by the British Council and are taught by highly qualified and experienced teachers. We are also an approved Cambridge Delta centre.

In the International Student Barometer Autumn Wave 2010 Leeds Metropolitan University came
1st for Language Support out of 59 universities in the UK and 9th out of 203 universities worldwide.

The assessments include a mix of coursework and tests in reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Learning will take place through seminars, small group and individual tutorials, as well as independent learning. You will also be given access to online self-study resources. You will have a personal tutor who you will meet regularly.

Length of Study: 10 weeks

Classes: Minimum 15 hours per week plus an approximately equal amount of self study. For some modules you will be required to buy a course book. Course book prices vary between approximately £18 and £25.

Class size: maximum 20 students

Minimum age upon entry: 17

This course offers extensive practice of academic writing, reading, listening and note taking as well as presentation and seminar skills. There is a strong focus on preparing for successful university study and understanding UK university culture, conventions and expectations. You will learn how to use the wide range of resources available on campus and online to support your studies and learning.

If you already hold a conditional offer for a course at Leeds Metropolitan, successful completion will meet the English language requirement of the University for most courses.

The course will help build your confidence and enable you to gain the knowledge and English language skills required to progress onto your chosen degree, where you will gain expertise in a specific subject area. The subject knowledge, language and other skills developed, such as communication, presentation and time management skills, can all be transferred to the world of work.

Successful completion of this course guarantees you entry onto many undergraduate and postgraduate courses at Leeds Metropolitan and prepares you for study at a British university.

Students intending to progress to specific undergraduate or postgraduate courses should apply for these when submitting their application for this course. Only students holding a conditional offer for their undergraduate or postgraduate course will have guaranteed progression.