Online Pre-sessional English at University of East Anglia
Online Pre-sessional English is an online program that will help you advance your English language skills to the level required by your chosen degree.
The aims of this program are to improve your English level by between 0.5 and 1.0 IELTS point (depending on course length), to increase your confidence in the use of English language in both an academic and social environment, to become a more independent and critical learner, and to become more familiar with relevant academic subject-matter.
Focusing on content-specific vocabulary, academic writing, reading, listening and speaking, it's taught by the same expert teachers and to the same high standards as the face-to-face course, and offers the same guaranteed progression to your chosen degree at the University of East Anglia.
100% of Pre-sessional English students at INTO UEA progressed to UEA in 2022.

Course features
- Delivered through online learning tools and live virtual classroom technology.
- 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.
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
10 Weeks: A maximum of one IELTS band lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. 6 Weeks: From IELTS 5.5 overall. |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at UEA. |
Entry requirements additional information: | Please ensure you consult your University School of Study for details of the English language level (both overall and for specific skills) required for entry onto your chosen course. English language entry requirements 10 weeks: a maximum of one IELTS band lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. 6 week: a maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. For example, for degrees that require IELTS 6.0 (with two subskills at 6.0 and two subskills at 5.5) 10 weeks: IELTS 5.0 (with 5.0 in two subskills and 4.5 in remaining two subskills) 6 weeks: IELTS 5.5 (with 5.5 in two subskills and 5.0 in remaining two subskills) 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 online learning, including TOEFL iBT (Home Edition only), Password, Pearson PTE and Duolingo. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
12 June 2023 | 18 August 2023 |
10 Weeks
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GBP £4,950 |
10 July 2023 | 18 August 2023 |
6 Weeks
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GBP £2,850 |
Class information
Course Delivery Method | Online |
Class duration: |
50% of learning hours will be delivered in real-time in our virtual classroom between 8:30am-1:00pm BST (excluding bank holidays). 50% will include pre-recorded lectures and interactive tasks, such as quizzes, group projects, presentations and writing practice. |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
10 Weeks: A maximum of one IELTS band lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. 6 Weeks: From IELTS 5.5 overall. |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at UEA. |
Entry requirements additional information: | Please ensure you consult your University School of Study for details of the English language level (both overall and for specific skills) required for entry onto your chosen course. English language entry requirements 10 weeks: a maximum of one IELTS band lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. 6 week: a maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. For example, for degrees that require IELTS 6.0 (with two subskills at 6.0 and two subskills at 5.5) 10 weeks: IELTS 5.0 (with 5.0 in two subskills and 4.5 in remaining two subskills) 6 weeks: IELTS 5.5 (with 5.5 in two subskills and 5.0 in remaining two subskills) 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 online learning, including TOEFL iBT (Home Edition only), Password, Pearson PTE and Duolingo. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
12 June 2023 | 18 August 2023 |
10 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £4,950 |
10 July 2023 | 18 August 2023 |
6 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £2,850 |
Class information
Course Delivery Method | Online |
Class duration: |
50% of learning hours will be delivered in real-time in our virtual classroom between 8:30am-1:00pm BST (excluding bank holidays). 50% will include pre-recorded lectures and interactive tasks, such as quizzes, group projects, presentations and writing practice. |