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PRE-SESSIONAL
ENGLISH 2020
English language preparation
for international students
WHAT IS PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH?
• A course designed to improve your
English language skills to the level required
by your chosen degree.
• A course focusing on content-specific vocabulary,
100%
academic writing, reading, listening and speaking.
• An opportunity to develop confidence in an
English-speaking academic environment.
• 4, 6 and 10-week courses available. OF PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH
STUDENTS WHO PASSED
THE PROGRAMME IN 2019
PROGRESSED TO QUEEN’S
UNIVERSITY BELFAST
Pre-sessional English
The Pre-sessional English course provides short and
intensive preparation in academic English for students
who are already academically qualified and due to
start an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at
Queen’s University Belfast in September 2020.
Course benefits
Key Facts • Intensive language and study skills
preparation in a university environment.
Start dates English language entry requirements • Teaching and assessments tailored to
Mon 22 Jun 2020–Fri 28 Aug 2020 (10 weeks) For degree courses that require the requirements of university study.
Mon 20 Jul 2020–Fri 28 Aug 2020 (6 weeks) IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill) for
Mon 03 Aug 2020–Fri 28 Aug 2020 (4 weeks) direct entry • Experienced teachers offering the
4 weeks: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 best preparation.
Course length
in any subskill) or equivalent
4, 6 or 10 weeks • Learn with students studying the same,
6 weeks: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in
three subskills and 5.0 in one subskill) or equivalent or similar subjects at university.
Class hours
10 weeks: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0
20 hours per week • Prepare you for UK academic culture.
in any subskill) or equivalent
Class size For degree courses that require
• Adapt to living and studying in the UK prior
Approximately 16 students per class IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill) for to starting your degree studies.
direct entry
Age requirement
4 weeks: IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 What if I’ve already been accepted
17 years and above
in any subskill) or equivalent by Queen’s University Belfast?
Academic entry requirements 6 weeks: IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0
While IELTS exams provide a good indication of
You must hold an offer of a place on a degree in any subskill) or equivalent
10 weeks: IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 your general English level, they do not include
programme at Queen’s University Belfast
in any subskill) or equivalent assessment of specific academic, degree-level
Please ensure you consult Queen’s University Belfast study skills. The four-week Pre-sessional English
for details of the English language level required for course will develop these skills, giving you
entry onto your chosen course.
confidence in reading, writing, speaking and
Tuition fees listening at university level.
10 weeks: £4,250; 6 weeks: £2,550; 4 weeks; £1,700
Assessment
Tuition fees do not include:
You will be assessed to determine whether you
Textbooks and other learning materials:
£90 per course. have met the University’s English requirements
before progressing to your degree programme.
Further guidance
Methods of assessment include:
For further information please check with the INTO
Admissions Office or your local education counsellor. • written texts
• extended essays
Minimum English language requirements for integrated CAS
• listening tests
Students entering with an integrated CAS at this level will not be required to sit the end of course examination.
Students will be required to meet minimum participation and attendance requirements. • presentations
Requirement for an Integrated CAS with no end of course examination • research journals
English language requirement 10 week programme 6 week programme
Queen’s University degrees that IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum
require IELTS 6.5 with no less than of 5.5 in each subskill of 5.5 in each subskill
5.5 in each subskill
Queen’s University degrees that IELTS 5.5 overall with a minimum IELTS 5.5 overall with a minimum
require IELTS 6.0 with no less than of 5.5 in each subskill of 5.5 in each subskill
5.5 in each subskill
Students entering with an integrated CAS at this level will be required to sit an end of course examination
and prove that they have reached CEFR B2 in all subskills before progressing to the main degree programme.
Students will be required to meet minimum participation and attendance requirements.
Requirement for an Integrated CAS with end of course examination
English language requirement 10 week programme 6 week programme
Queen’s University degrees that IELTS 5.5 overall with a minimum of IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in three
require IELTS 6.5 with no less than 5.0 in each subskill subskills and 5.0 in one subskill
5.5 in each subskill
Queen’s University degrees that IELTS 5.0 overall with a minimum of IELTS 5.5 overall with a minimum of
require IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.0 in any subskill 5.0 in any subskill
5.5 in each subskill
Accommodation Accommodation prices 2020
We have lots of accommodation options to 10 weeks
help you feel at home, including modern Elms BT9 (single en suite) £1,500
Willow Walk apartments £1,530
on-campus residences.
6 weeks
Halls of residence Elms BT9 (single en suite) £900
Elms BT9 at Queen’s offers some of the best Willow Walk apartments £918
and most modern residential accommodation in 4 weeks
Elms BT9 (single en suite) £600
the UK.
Willow Walk apartments £612
• Choose from two different
residence options.
• Live within walking distance
of the University and INTO Centre.
• Communal areas to socialise with friends.
• Reception desk open 24/7, so you can access
help and support whenever you need it.
Elms BT9 Belfast Willow Walk Belfast
– Single en suite – Double room with single occupancy
Walk to Communal Walk to On
INTO Centre areas INTO Centre campus
Wi-Fi Laundry Wi-Fi Laundry
access facilities access facilities
On-site En suite On-site
staff bathroom staff
How to apply
Email your Complete the application Apply online
application form form and send it along Complete our online application form:
Email your completed application with your supporting apply.intostudy.com
form to: documentation to:
psequb@intoglobal.com INTO Queen’s University Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast
2–8 Lennoxvale
Belfast BT9 5BY
Northern Ireland
What documents do Visa information
I need to include? Applicants from outside the EU/EEA will need Students who do not require a Tier 4 (General)
• Completed application form, signed by the to obtain a Tier 4 (General) visa in order to study visa will be required to participate in the end of
student or the parent/legal guardian. the Pre-sessional course. Queen’s University course assessment and fulfil the conditions of
• A copy of your university offer letter. Belfast will provide you with a Confirmation of their University offer in order to progress to their
Acceptance for Studies (CAS) which is required main degree programme.
• Copy(ies) of English language certificate(s)
for your visa application. Depending on your The minimum requirements to be issued with
in English.
level of English, you will receive either; an integrated CAS are outlined below. In order
• Full details of previous study in the UK.
• A CAS which covers the Pre-sessional course to qualify for an integrated CAS students must
• A copy of your passport. only. You must then fulfil the conditions have only one English language condition
of your University offer in the Pre-sessional outstanding on their offer letter issued by
What happens next?
exams in order to progress to your main Queen’s University Belfast.
After carefully reviewing your application,
degree programme
if successful, we will send you a formal offer
of a place. For complete applications, this • An integrated CAS which covers both the
is usually within two working days. Pre-sessional course and main degree
programme but does not require you to
Once we have received your tuition fee and
participate in the Pre-sessional exams
accommodation deposit (as detailed in the offer
letter) and all the conditions of the offer have • An integrated CAS which covers both the
been met, we will send your Confirmation of Pre-sessional course and main degree
Acceptance for Studies (CAS) which you will programme but still requires you to participate
need to apply for a Tier 4 (General) visa. in the Pre-sessional exams and fulfil the
conditions of your University offer in order
to progress to your main degree programme
Discover more online
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information provided in this document is correct at the time of publication. However, from
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we consider that any change has been made which has a material impact on any offer that
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