Pre-sessional English courses for entrance to UK universities
Spinnaker College provides specially designed courses on English for academic purposes in the UK for students who need to improve their academic and general English before taking up a course in higher education.
Download our Pre-Sessional English brochure.
What you will learn on a course of English for Academic Purposes in the UK
The Pre-Sessional English course will broaden your understanding and use of essential academic language. You will develop and practice your writing and listening skills: note-taking, summarizing and analysis. Guidance and assessment of compositions and academic assignment writing also form a key part of the curriculum.
The course will improve your ability to take part effectively in seminars and workshops, together with developing your presentation skills. Through the study and analysis of a wide range of texts and articles, students will be prepared for a comprehensive range of reading tasks.
The Pre-Sessional course on English for academic purposes in the UK is designed to help you improve your IELTS score and ensure that you obtain a more even range of scores over the four parts of the test.
Course Content
General English
Academic English
Study Skills
Presentations and Lectures
Monitored Self-Study and Individual Tutorials
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E-Learning Self-Study
Course Details
Our English for Academic Purposes courses run from 9th May to 9th September 2011.
| Length of Course |
Minimum IELTS score required |
IELTS enhancement target |
Price |
| 18 weeks (9 May- 9 Sep) |
4.5 | 1.5 | £3,870 |
| 12 weeks (20 Jun - 9 Sep) |
5.0 | 1 | £2,580 |
| 8 weeks (18 Jul- 9 Sep) |
5.5 | 0.5 | £1,720 |
How to Book
To book your place please Download our Pre-Sessional English brochure & registration form
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