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| Tel: | +44 (0)1244 318913 |
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Courses
University Pre-Sessional Course
course factfile
| Students: | Adults (17 & over) Written parental approval is required for 17 year olds joining the course. |
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| Course Length: | Undergraduate: 6 or 12 weeks before the University academic year Postgraduate: 6, 12 or 16 weeks before the University academic year |
| Tuition: | 30 lessons / 22½ hours per week including 20 lessons on the General English course and 10 lessons Study Skills and Academic English |
| Class Size: | Maximum 12 |
| Admission: | Academic requirements for University and English language requirements (see below) |
course details
Pre-sessional courses are necessary for students who have been accepted by Keele University or the University of Chester but who need to improve their English language level. These universities will recommend an English in Chester course.
If you are accepted on a pre-sessional course you will then receive an unconditional offer for undergraduate or postgraduate study at your chosen university. To progress to your chosen university you must, of course, have a good attendance record, satisfactorily complete your course assignments and be recommended by your course tutor.
There are different entry points depending on your level of English. Students with a low level of English can follow a General English course before transferring to a pre-sessional course. A week of tuition on a General English course will cost £195.
These courses include language development and study skills sessions for students who are planning to continue their studies at the University of Chester or Keele University.
These courses are in addition to, and complement our University Preparation Courses.
english language entry requirements
| Course | IELTS | TOEFL (paper) | TOEFL (computer) | TOEFL (new internet) |
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| Postgraduate (16 weeks) | 5 | 500 | 173 | 61 |
| Undergraduate (12 weeks) | 5 | 500 | 173 | 61 |
| Postgraduate (12 weeks) | 5.5 | 525 | 195 | 70 |
| Undergraduate (6 weeks) | 5.5 | 525 | 195 | 70 |
| Postgraduate (6 weeks) | 6 | 550 | 213 | 79 - 80 |
2010 dates & fees
| Course Code | Start Date | Finish Date | Weeks | Tuition | Book Online |
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| PG1 | 1 June 2010 | 17 September 2010 | 16 | £3,120 | |
| PG2 | 28 June 2010 | 17 September 2010 | 12 | £2,340 | |
| PG3 | 9 August 2010 | 17 September 2010 | 6 | £1,170 | |
| UG1 | 28 June 2010 | 17 September 2010 | 12 | £2,340 | |
| UG2 | 9 August 2010 | 17 September 2010 | 6 | £1,170 |
public holidays
Please note, on our courses there will be no lessons on public holidays in 2010: Friday 2 April, Monday 5 April, Monday 3 May, Monday 31 May and Monday 30 August.
Students on this course will have free access to our new internet-based e-learning materials, before, during and for a 6-month period after their course.
