9 reasons to study the Pre-sessional English courses
1. A global top 10 university
We're 9th in the world according to the QS World University Rankings 2025.
Start your journey with a Pre-sessional English course and move on to your chosen degree at °×С½ãÂÛ̳ – a high-ranking university. Find out more.
2. First for Education
The °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Centre for Languages & International Education (CLIE) is part of the IOE, °×С½ãÂÛ̳’s Faculty of Education and Society, a world-leading centre for education and social science.
It has ranked number one globally for Education for the past 11 years (QS World Subject Rankings 2024), so you can be confident of an outstanding educational experience. Find out more.
3. Tailored to your current English level
We offer two different course lengths for postgraduate offer holders – whether in London or online – depending on your current English language qualification and scores.
Our longer course gives you the time you need to prepare. More about the course structure.
4. Exceptional further English language preparation
Successfully completing this course satisfies °×С½ãÂÛ̳’s English language requirement for graduate and undergraduate degrees and ensures you’re ready to study for a degree in English.
5. Meet our previous students
97% of CLIE Pre-sessional English students progressed to a °×С½ãÂÛ̳ degree programme after successfully passing the course in 2023. Read more about our previous students' experiences.
For postgraduate offer holders we offer our pre-sessional courses face-to-face and online. For those coming to London, it’s been the .
7. Quality teaching
You will be taught by an approachable and dedicated Associate Lecturer who will prepare you for your studies at °×С½ãÂÛ̳. Meet the Senior Team.
8. London's global university
You’ll be joining a welcoming, supportive environment of international staff and students.
9. Prepare and integrate
Develop the English language and academic skills you’ll need to study a degree at °×С½ãÂÛ̳ and be introduced to the °×С½ãÂÛ̳ community before you start your degree. Course information