Pre-sessional English
This course will provide you with short and intensive preparation in academic English. It's suitable for you if you're already academically qualified and are due to start an undergraduate degree at City, University of London in September.
If you have an offer for a degree at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), you should apply for the Pre-sessional English for Bayes Business School course. This has a business focus to ensure you enhance your vocabulary related to your degree program.

Course features
- Designed to improve your English language skills to the level required by your chosen degree.
- Focus on research and study skills to prepare you for academic life at a UK university.
- Enables you to adjust to the demands, challenges and expectations of UK higher education.
- Teaches you how to give presentations on different areas of academic interest.
- Time to prepare for living and studying in the UK.
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
10 Weeks: IELTS from 5.0. 6 Weeks: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill) or equivalent |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at City, University of London. |
Entry requirements additional information: | Only an official IELTS result or equivalent recognised English language test will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. A wide range of English language tests are accepted by the University for entry, including TOEFL iBT and Pearson PTE. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
12 June 2023 | 25 August 2023 |
10 Weeks
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GBP £5,200 |
10 July 2023 | 25 August 2023 |
6 Weeks
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GBP £2,675 |
Class information
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Average total per week: 20 hours Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
10 Weeks: IELTS from 5.0. 6 Weeks: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill) or equivalent |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at City, University of London. |
Entry requirements additional information: | Only an official IELTS result or equivalent recognised English language test will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. A wide range of English language tests are accepted by the University for entry, including TOEFL iBT and Pearson PTE. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
12 June 2023 | 25 August 2023 |
10 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £5,200 |
10 July 2023 | 25 August 2023 |
6 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £2,675 |
Class information
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Average total per week: 20 hours Morning and afternoon classes are held Monday to Friday between 09.00 - 18.00 excluding bank holidays. |