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Online Pre-sessional English

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Improve your English language skills to the level required by your University of Exeter degree, from anywhere in the world. This intensive Summer 2026 programme offers progress of 0.5–1.0 IELTS points per term (depending on course length).

You’ll increase your confidence in English reading, writing, listening and speaking – both in social and academic settings – with a focus on subject-specific vocabulary and study skills.

Our online course is highly interactive, offering the same expert teaching and high standards as our in-person classes. If you prefer to learn face-to-face, we also offer an on-campus Pre-sessional English course.

Key Information

  • A visa-free online programme for intensive English language and study skills preparation.
  • 97% of Online Pre-sessional English students progress to the university (based on students who completed the programme in the last two years).
  • Suitable for students with an offer to start a degree at the University of Exeter in September 2026.
  • Develop essential study skills in academic writing, reading, listening and speaking – from anywhere in the world.
  • Assessments include writing/reading/listening tests, a research essay and an academic presentation.
  • Students who successfully complete all parts of the course are guaranteed a place at the University of Exeter (assuming that all other conditions outlined in their university offer letter have been met).

Course Details

Online Pre-sessional English

University of Exeter International Study Centre

Age Requirement

16

Academic Requirements
Offer of a place at EXE.
English Language Requirements
Current overall IELTS levels between 5.0 and 6.5
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.

Start Date

21st September 2026

End Date

11th December 2026

Length

12 Weeks

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 5,150.00

Enrolment fee (compulsory)

£ 275.00

Textbooks (compulsory)

£ 270.00 - 365.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory – programme dependent)

£ 575.00

Approximate cost

£ 6,270.00 - 6,365.00

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

Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this programme for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this programme 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.