Pre-sessional English
Pre-sessional English is taught face-to-face on campus and 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 is taught by expert teachers to a high standard, and offers 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.
This program is available to study on campus only. If you are unable to obtain your visa in time to study in the UK, we are also running online Pre-sessional English courses.

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: |
A maximum of one IELTS band lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at UEA. |
Entry requirements additional information: | Only an official IELTS or other secure English language test (SELT) will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. 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. Students with offers for the 10, 6 or 4 week course may be eligible for a joint CAS, which allows you to apply for a visa to cover both the Pre-sessional course and subsequent degree. To be considered for this, you need to pay the INTO Pre-sessional initial payment, and any academic conditions on the UEA offer need to have been met. 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 weeks: a maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. 4 weeks: the same IELTS point band as the level required by your University School of Study, with 0.5 IELTS band lower in one subskill. For example, for degrees that require IELTS 6.0 (with two subskills at 6.0 and two subskills at 5.5):
For those students requiring a CAS to study on campus (either a single or joint CAS) they will need to meet our course requirements with a valid SELT. This should be at a level equivalent to at least B1 according to UKVI (please note 43 in each for Pearson PTE Academic UKVI applies). If the student has a non SELT (such as Duolingo, Academic IELTS, Pearson PTE) they can be considered for on campus study (joint CAS only) provided that all academic conditions have been met and the student has equivalent to B2 level as follows - 100 in each component of Duolingo, 5.5 in each component of IELTS Academic, 59 in each for Pearson PTE. 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 (Home Edition only), Password, Pearson PTE and Duolingo. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
10 July 2023 | 15 September 2023 |
10 Weeks
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GBP £4,950 |
Class information
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
4 Weeks: The same IELTS point band as the level required by your University School of Study, with 0.5 IELTS band lower in one subskill. 6 Weeks: A maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at UEA. |
Entry requirements additional information: | Only an official IELTS or other secure English language test (SELT) will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. 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. Students with offers for the 10, 6 or 4 week course may be eligible for a joint CAS, which allows you to apply for a visa to cover both the Pre-sessional course and subsequent degree. To be considered for this, you need to pay the INTO Pre-sessional initial payment, and any academic conditions on the UEA offer need to have been met. 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 weeks: a maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. 4 weeks: the same IELTS point band as the level required by your University School of Study, with 0.5 IELTS band lower in one subskill. For example, for degrees that require IELTS 6.0 (with two subskills at 6.0 and two subskills at 5.5):
For those students requiring a CAS to study on campus (either a single or joint CAS) they will need to meet our course requirements with a valid SELT. This should be at a level equivalent to at least B1 according to UKVI (please note 43 in each for Pearson PTE Academic UKVI applies). If the student has a non SELT (such as Duolingo, Academic IELTS, Pearson PTE) they can be considered for on campus study (joint CAS only) provided that all academic conditions have been met and the student has equivalent to B2 level as follows - 100 in each component of Duolingo, 5.5 in each component of IELTS Academic, 59 in each for Pearson PTE. 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 (Home Edition only), Password, Pearson PTE and Duolingo. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
7 August 2023 | 15 September 2023 |
6 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £2,850 |
21 August 2023 | 15 September 2023 |
4 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £1,900 |
Class information
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
4 Weeks: The same IELTS point band as the level required by your University School of Study, with 0.5 IELTS band lower in one subskill. 6 Weeks: A maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at UEA. |
Entry requirements additional information: | Only an official IELTS or other secure English language test (SELT) will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. 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. Students with offers for the 10, 6 or 4 week course may be eligible for a joint CAS, which allows you to apply for a visa to cover both the Pre-sessional course and subsequent degree. To be considered for this, you need to pay the INTO Pre-sessional initial payment, and any academic conditions on the UEA offer need to have been met. 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 weeks: a maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. 4 weeks: the same IELTS point band as the level required by your University School of Study, with 0.5 IELTS band lower in one subskill. For example, for degrees that require IELTS 6.0 (with two subskills at 6.0 and two subskills at 5.5):
For those students requiring a CAS to study on campus (either a single or joint CAS) they will need to meet our course requirements with a valid SELT. This should be at a level equivalent to at least B1 according to UKVI (please note 43 in each for Pearson PTE Academic UKVI applies). If the student has a non SELT (such as Duolingo, Academic IELTS, Pearson PTE) they can be considered for on campus study (joint CAS only) provided that all academic conditions have been met and the student has equivalent to B2 level as follows - 100 in each component of Duolingo, 5.5 in each component of IELTS Academic, 59 in each for Pearson PTE. 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 (Home Edition only), Password, Pearson PTE and Duolingo. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
5 August 2024 | 13 September 2024 |
6 Weeks
View Term dates |
* |
19 August 2024 | 13 September 2024 |
4 Weeks
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
A maximum of one IELTS band lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at UEA. |
Entry requirements additional information: | Only an official IELTS or other secure English language test (SELT) will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. 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. Students with offers for the 10, 6 or 4 week course may be eligible for a joint CAS, which allows you to apply for a visa to cover both the Pre-sessional course and subsequent degree. To be considered for this, you need to pay the INTO Pre-sessional initial payment, and any academic conditions on the UEA offer need to have been met. 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 weeks: a maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. 4 weeks: the same IELTS point band as the level required by your University School of Study, with 0.5 IELTS band lower in one subskill. For example, for degrees that require IELTS 6.0 (with two subskills at 6.0 and two subskills at 5.5):
For those students requiring a CAS to study on campus (either a single or joint CAS) they will need to meet our course requirements with a valid SELT. This should be at a level equivalent to at least B1 according to UKVI (please note 43 in each for Pearson PTE Academic UKVI applies). If the student has a non SELT (such as Duolingo, Academic IELTS, Pearson PTE) they can be considered for on campus study (joint CAS only) provided that all academic conditions have been met and the student has equivalent to B2 level as follows - 100 in each component of Duolingo, 5.5 in each component of IELTS Academic, 59 in each for Pearson PTE. 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 (Home Edition only), Password, Pearson PTE and Duolingo. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
10 July 2023 | 15 September 2023 |
10 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £4,950 |
Class information
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
4 Weeks: The same IELTS point band as the level required by your University School of Study, with 0.5 IELTS band lower in one subskill. 6 Weeks: A maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at UEA. |
Entry requirements additional information: | Only an official IELTS or other secure English language test (SELT) will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. 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. Students with offers for the 10, 6 or 4 week course may be eligible for a joint CAS, which allows you to apply for a visa to cover both the Pre-sessional course and subsequent degree. To be considered for this, you need to pay the INTO Pre-sessional initial payment, and any academic conditions on the UEA offer need to have been met. 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 weeks: a maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. 4 weeks: the same IELTS point band as the level required by your University School of Study, with 0.5 IELTS band lower in one subskill. For example, for degrees that require IELTS 6.0 (with two subskills at 6.0 and two subskills at 5.5):
For those students requiring a CAS to study on campus (either a single or joint CAS) they will need to meet our course requirements with a valid SELT. This should be at a level equivalent to at least B1 according to UKVI (please note 43 in each for Pearson PTE Academic UKVI applies). If the student has a non SELT (such as Duolingo, Academic IELTS, Pearson PTE) they can be considered for on campus study (joint CAS only) provided that all academic conditions have been met and the student has equivalent to B2 level as follows - 100 in each component of Duolingo, 5.5 in each component of IELTS Academic, 59 in each for Pearson PTE. 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 (Home Edition only), Password, Pearson PTE and Duolingo. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
7 August 2023 | 15 September 2023 |
6 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £2,850 |
21 August 2023 | 15 September 2023 |
4 Weeks
View Term dates |
GBP £1,900 |
Class information
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |
How do I qualify?
English language requirements: |
4 Weeks: The same IELTS point band as the level required by your University School of Study, with 0.5 IELTS band lower in one subskill. 6 Weeks: A maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. |
Age requirements: | 17 years and above |
Academic requirements: | Offer of a place at UEA. |
Entry requirements additional information: | Only an official IELTS or other secure English language test (SELT) will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. 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. Students with offers for the 10, 6 or 4 week course may be eligible for a joint CAS, which allows you to apply for a visa to cover both the Pre-sessional course and subsequent degree. To be considered for this, you need to pay the INTO Pre-sessional initial payment, and any academic conditions on the UEA offer need to have been met. 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 weeks: a maximum of 0.5 IELTS lower than the level required by your University School of Study, both overall and in subskills. 4 weeks: the same IELTS point band as the level required by your University School of Study, with 0.5 IELTS band lower in one subskill. For example, for degrees that require IELTS 6.0 (with two subskills at 6.0 and two subskills at 5.5):
For those students requiring a CAS to study on campus (either a single or joint CAS) they will need to meet our course requirements with a valid SELT. This should be at a level equivalent to at least B1 according to UKVI (please note 43 in each for Pearson PTE Academic UKVI applies). If the student has a non SELT (such as Duolingo, Academic IELTS, Pearson PTE) they can be considered for on campus study (joint CAS only) provided that all academic conditions have been met and the student has equivalent to B2 level as follows - 100 in each component of Duolingo, 5.5 in each component of IELTS Academic, 59 in each for Pearson PTE. 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 (Home Edition only), Password, Pearson PTE and Duolingo. |
Dates and prices
Start date | End date | Course length | Fees |
5 August 2024 | 13 September 2024 |
6 Weeks
View Term dates |
* |
19 August 2024 | 13 September 2024 |
4 Weeks
View Term dates |
* |
Class information
Course Delivery Method | On-Campus |
Class duration: |
Classes are held Monday to Friday between 8.30am-6.30pm, excluding bank holidays. |