Pre-sessional English course
| 2023 summer courses | Course dates | Application deadline* | Latest start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended course | 6 March – 4 August (online) | 11am, 3 March | 9am, 13 March |
| Long course | 11 April* – 4 August (online) Holiday: 15–19 May |
11am, 17 April | 9am, 20 April |
| Medium course | 22 May – 4 August (online) | 11am, 15 May | 9am, 25 May |
| Short course | 26 June – 4 August (online) | 11am, 19 June | 9am, 26 June |
*Please note, the Long Course starts on Tuesday 11 April because Monday 10 April is a Bank Holiday in the UK.
Pre-sessional course information
All Summer 2023 pre-sessional courses will be taught online.
All Autumn 2023 pre-sessional courses will be face-to-face (see below)
Students taking part in online Summer pre-sessional courses are not required to travel to Kingston upon Thames. Visas are not required to enrol and we can accept a variety of English language tests with applications (please see Entry Requirements page).
Please check the national government guidance before travelling to or within in the UK and please contact the course administrators if you wish to come to the UK and/or stay in Kingston University halls accommodation.
To complete the Summer online course, students will need:
- a laptop or PC with at least 8GB of RAM
- a webcam and headset
- a stable and reliable internet connection: internet speeds with a minimum bandwidth of 600kbps (up/down), with a recommended speed of 1.5 Mbps (up/down)
- a suitable quiet place to study alone
- a detachable webcam for assessments.
Please see How to apply for more guidance on application times.
| 2023 autumn courses | Course dates | Application deadline* | Latest start |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium course | 25 September – 8 December 2023 (face-to-face) | 11am, 8 September | 28 September |
| Short course | 30 October - 8 December 2023 (face-to-face) | 11am, 6 October | 2 November |
Why choose this course?
Our Reviews: 2022 Online Summer students reported a 97% satisfaction rate for the course.
Kingston University's Pre-sessional English course will develop your English language and study skills to prepare you for your main course at university. Students who choose this course are ambitious and motivated. They come from a wide range of countries and go on to study on a wide range of degree programmes. Our teaching and administrative team are highly skilled and experienced in working with international students and we are committed to helping you successfully complete the course. Together this makes for a varied and stimulating academic experience.
Our courses will:
- develop your English language skills so that you become more confident in your use of English and can participate fully on your chosen university programme
- develop the study skills you need at university
- develop your independence as a learner, which is an important skill for studying at British universities
- introduce you to the University, helping you know what to expect when you arrive and meet other students.
Student Arwa talks about the Pre-sessional English course in the following video:
Who are the courses for?
The courses are designed for international and European Union students who want to improve their English language skills and familiarise themselves with studying at university before starting studies at Kingston or another university.
This includes:
- students who wish to prepare for university study and have met their English language requirement for their main course at Kingston University;
- students who do not meet the English language entry requirements for their chosen university course;
- students joining Kingston University as part of an exchange programme (eg Erasmus or Study Abroad); and
- students planning to study at another British university.
Contact us
Pre-sessional administrators
Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 7042 / +44 (0)20 8417 7790
Please note: administrators are best contacted by email.
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Have a few questions or would you just like an opportunity to find out more about Kingston University? Register for a webinar.
Pre-sessional links
See what it's like
See our video of Kingston upon Thames, taking in the bustling town centre and riverside.
Pre-sessional course accreditation
Our pre-sessional English course is accredited by the British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes (BALEAP). This organisation sets rigorous criteria to ensure that courses in English language and study skills for speakers of other languages are of a high standard and provide an excellent quality of service.
Pre-arrival videos
Watch our pre-arrival videos for information on healthcare, studying and student life in the UK.
Contact us
Pre-sessional administrators
Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 7042 / +44 (0)20 8417 7790
Please note: administrators are best contacted by email.