Pre-sessional English

University of Exeter International Study Centre

This 18, 10 or 6 week English preparation course will provide you with short and intensive preparation in academic English. It's suitable for you if you're already academically qualified and are due to start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Exeter. Please note: there may be a variation in English language requirements depending on your intended degree program.

Key Information

Intensive language and study skills preparation in the university environment.
Teaching and assessments tailored to the requirements of study at the University of Exeter.
97% of students progress to the University (based on the last three years of results).
Experienced teachers offering the best preparation.
Develop academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
Get to know the campus and practice your English living in Exeter.
Learn with students who will be studying the same, or similar subjects at the university.
Key academic skills development, including essay writing, delivering presentations, listening to lectures and participating in seminars.

Course Details

Pre-sessional English

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

Offer of a place at the University of Exeter.

English Language Requirements

All Non-SELT can only be accepted for Online PSE or On campus PSE if students are eligible for the combined CAS.

Degrees requiring IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 overall IELTS 6.0 an nothing less than 5.5 PTE 64 and nothing less than 59 TOEFL IBT 87 overall, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking Duolingo Itegrated 110 overall and no less than 95 in any sub-scores. LanguageCert Academic 65 overall and no less than 60 in any skills score

Degrees requiring IELTS 6.5 and nothing less than 6.5 IELTS 6.0 and nothing less than 6.0 PTE 64 and nothing less than 64 TOEFL IBT 87 overall 21 in Writing, 21 in Listening, 21 in Reading, 21 in Speaking Duolingo Itegrated 110 overall and no less than 110 in any sub-scores. LanguageCert Academic 65 overall with no less than 65 in any skills score

Degrees requiring IELTS 7.0 nothing less than 6.0 IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in Reading, 6.0 in another subskill and nothing less than 5.5 PTE 67 with 64 in Reading and another subskill and nothing less 59 TOEFL IBT 90 overall with 21 in Reading and Speaking, 17 in Listening and Writing Duolingo Itegrated 120 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy and Comprehension and no subscore less than 95. LanguageCert Academic 70 overall with 65 in reading, 65 in another skill score and no less than 60 in any other skills score

Degrees requiring IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in writing and nothing less than 6.0 IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in Reading and Writing and nothing less than 5.5 PTE 67 overall, with 64 in Reading and Writing and nothing less than 59 TOEFL IBT 90 overall with 21 in Reading, 21 in Writing, 17 Listening, 20 in Speaking Duolingo Itegrated 120 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy and nothing less than 95. LanguageCert Academic 70 overall with 65 in reading and Writing, and no less than 60 in any other skills score

Degrees requiring IELTS 7.0 and nothing less than 6.5 IELTS 6.5 and nothing less than 6.0 PTE 67 overall and nothing less than 64 TOEFL IBT 90 overall with 21 in Writing, 21 in Listening, 21 in Reading, 21 in Speaking Duolingo Itegrated 120 overall and no less than 110 in any sub-scores. LanguageCert Academic 70 overall with no less than 65 in any skills score

DISCLAIMER: Although we strive for accuracy and completeness on this page, in certain circumstances entry requirements may change. We do our best to keep this page up to date and to inform applicants of such changes promptly. For details of how and when entry requirements may change, please review our Terms and Conditions. If you feel you have been unfairly disadvantaged due to a change in entry requirements you may raise a complaint via our complaint process.

Academic Year 2025/26

6th July 2026 - 14th August 2026

Term 1: 6th July 2026 - 14th August 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 3,350.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 270.00 - 365.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 4,470.00 - 4,565.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.

Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this course for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this course may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

Pre-sessional English

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Key Information

Course Details

Pre-sessional English

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Entry requirements

Age Requirement

Academic Requirements

English Language Requirements

Important Dates

Academic Year 2025/26

Fees and Pricing

Estimated cost of attendance