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Foundation of Pre-sessional English

Oxford Brookes University

  • Oxford, United Kingdom
  • 0.25 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Foundation

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Oxford Brookes University campus

About the program

A 6- or 12-week on-campus pre-sessional English course for students who need to reach their degree English requirement.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Build foundational understanding of Pre-sessional English
  • Improve academic communication and research skills
  • And prepare for further study.

Career outcomes

  • Progression to Oxford Brookes foundation
  • Undergraduate
  • Pre-master's or postgraduate courses

Curriculum

  • Levelled academic English modules (Pre-sessional English Level 1
  • 2 and 3) including academic writing
  • Taught on campus over 6 or 12 weeks depending on starting level.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Entry from IELTS 4.5 overall for pre-sessional English
  • See the course page.

Accepted academic background

Offer holders (or applicants) whose IELTS is below the English requirement of their chosen course, Entry from IELTS 4.5 overall with 4.0 in all skills, Minimum age 18 (17 case by case).

Language tests

  • IELTS 4.5

Documents you’ll need

  • Secondary School Transcripts
  • Proof of Secondary School Qualification
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly to the university online. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
  2. 000
  3. 3
  4. 000 or 8
  5. 000 by country group)
  6. Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year£3,750 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£27,789 GBP

Program details

CampusHeadington
Faculty or schoolOxford Brookes Business School
DepartmentPre-sessional English
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value15
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.25 years.