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The 6-week Undergraduate on-campus Pre-sessional is a full-time academic preparation course for international students who hold an offer to study an undergraduate course at King’s. It is a highly respected alternative to retaking external English tests, as the Pre-sessional teaches both the academic and English language skills needed to succeed at King’s.
This is a full-time, intensive course and as a King's Pre-sessional student you will have:
The main aim of the Pre-sessional is to ensure that you meet the language entry requirements for your chosen degree. In addition, you will:
You will be taught through a combination of the following:
Throughout the course you will receive feedback on your work to enable you to monitor your own progress and develop your skills.
The Pre-sessional is a full-time, intensive programme which combines scheduled classes with independent study. You are expected to commit to at least 35 hours a week for class and self-study activities.
In most weeks, your course will include at least:
You will take part in an assessed seminar, complete a listening test and reading test, and write an extended essay.
To help you prepare for the assessment tasks, you will complete a range of coursework and practice tasks. You will receive feedback on your work to help you monitor your own progress and develop your skills.
On successful completion of the Pre-sessional programme, you will progress to your chosen degree. You will not need to take any further exams.
You need to hold an offer to study a degree at King’s.
The Pre-sessional has different entry requirements depending on the English language level needed by each academic department. Please use our Pre-sessional English Calculator to find out which Pre-sessional course is right for you and the English language requirements for each degree.
All students will require a Secure English language test (SELT), except for those who may be eligible for an integrated CAS. Please see a list of all tests and entry requirements here: Pre-sessional Entry Requirements 2024.
£5,450
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