English Language Programme

The ELTU's accredited English Language Programme gives you the opportunity to study in a UK University environment. This programme is suitable for students who do not yet qualify for a Tier 4 Visa.
  • Presessional CoursesEntry requirements shown below are IELTS. If you have a different qualification, check our entry levels page.

  • Requires Student Visitor Visa, Dependent Visa, or EU passport.
  • The minimum age for enrolment on all programmes is 18.
  • 21 hours per week full-time intensive study.
  • Maximum 16 students in a class.
  • Course fees should be paid in full before the start of the course: information about fees payment and refunds

Choose your programme below, depending on your level of English and your preferred start date. If you live outside the European Union (EU), you must apply before the date shown, or your visa will not arrive in time.

For general enquiries about the English Language Programme, email: elp@le.ac.uk

30-Week Programmes

Choose your programme Entry requirement Start - end dates Apply before (outside EU)

English Language Programme
30 weeks (Courses ABC)

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IELTS 4.0 7 Jan - 13th Sept 2013
7 Oct 2013 -  13 June 2014
6 Jan 2014 - 12 Sept 2014
Closed
19 Aug 2013
18 Nov 2013

English Language Programme
30 weeks (Courses BCD)

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IELTS 4.5 8 Apr 2013 - 13 Dec 2013
7 Oct 2013 - 13 June 2014
7 Apr 2014 - 12 Dec 2014
Closed
19 Aug 2013
17 Feb 2014

20-Week Programmes

Choose your programme Entry requirement Start - end dates Apply before (outside EU)

English Language Programme
20 weeks (Courses BC)

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IELTS 4.5
7 Jan 2013 - 14 June 2013
6 Jan 2014 - 13 June 2014
Closed
18 Nov 2013

English Language Programme
20 weeks (Courses CD)

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IELTS 5.0
7 Jan 2013 - 14 June 2013
8 July 2013 - 13 Dec 2013
6 Jan 2014 - 13 June 2014
7 July 2014 - 12 Dec 2014
Closed
20 May 2013
18 Nov 2013
19 May 2014

10-Week Programmes

Choose your programme Entry requirement Start - end dates Apply before (outside EU)

English Language Programme
10 weeks (Course C)

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IELTS 5.0
8 April 2013 - 14 June 2013
7 April 2014 - 13 June 2014
Closed
17 Feb 2014

English Language Programme
10 weeks (Course D)

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IELTS 5.5
8 April 2013 - 14 June 2013
7 Oct 2013 - 13 Dec 2013
7 April 2014 - 13 June 2014
6 Oct 2014 - 12 Dec 2014
Closed
19 Aug 2013
17 Feb 2014
18 Aug 2014

Take your entry test in Leicester

If you are already in the UK, we offer a test here in Leicester for entry onto our English Language Programmes. Contact us for details.

Telephone: +44 (0) 116 229 7857            Email: eltu@le.ac.uk

Fees Payment

Course fees should be paid in full before the start of the course. Payment can be made by any of the following methods:

  • Online by Credit or Debit Card (MasterCard, Visa, Maestro and Delta)
  • Electronic Bank Transfer
  • Cheque / Banker's Draft

Full details are available at www.le.ac.uk/offices/finance/campus

Refunds

If you pay your tuition fees in advance and do not start the course, you are entitled to a full refund. If you start your course and then decide to leave before completing it, you will be entitled to a partial refund. Deposits will be refunded in the event of visa refusal only.

Full details are available at www.le.ac.uk/offices/finance/campus/refund

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