Full-time English Study

The Presessional Programme is for students who want to start an undergraduate or postgraduate course at university, but first need to improve their level of English.

20 January 2021 update:

The ELTU will be delivering all Term 3 modules, beginning on 12^th April, in Online mode only.

In the summer term, starting on 5th July, we are currently planning on offering a classroom-based course as well as Online mode.

Presessional Programme Study general and academic English in the UK to prepare for university study		Online Presessional Programme Study general and academic English online during the Covid-19 lockdown to prepare for university study
From IELTS 4.0 to IELTS 6.0 with minimum IELTS 4.0 in all skills. (We accept other qualifications. Check our entry levels page.)	Entry levels	From IELTS 4.5 to IELTS 6.0 (We accept other qualifications. Check our entry levels page.)
Student Visa or Dependant Visa. Find out more about visas.	Visa	No visa required for online study (study at home)
6 - 40 weeks of study, depending on your entry level. Various start dates throughout the year, with university entry in September or January.	Duration	6 - 30 weeks of study depending on your entry level. Start dates in April, July and August 2021, with university entry in September 2021 or January 2022.
Students who successfully complete the presessional programme can start their undergraduate or postgraduate programme at the University of Leicester without having to take an IELTS test.	Outcome	Students who successfully complete the presessional programme can start their undergraduate or postgraduate programme at the University of Leicester without having to take an IELTS test.
Presessional Programme: Learn more and Apply		Online Presessional Programme: Learn more and Apply

Why study at Leicester?

Quality checked by the British Council
Qualified, experienced teachers
Access to University facilities including the award-winning David Wilson Library
Access to University computer and Wi-Fi network
Accommodation available in University halls of residence
Programme of social events and activities
Student Welfare Service who can advise on visas, as well as providing information and help on a wide range of practical and personal issues.

British Council Accreditation UK

The English Language Teaching Unit is regularly inspected by the British Council, to ensure that our courses meet the high standards of the Accreditation UK scheme.