Pre-sessional English courses

You may be asked for proof of your English Language level so that you can study at a UK University. Normally this is an IELTS certificate, but Oxford Brookes University can accept many different English Language qualifications from around the world.

If your qualifications do not meet our English requirements, Oxford Brookes can offer you another way to improve your English. We run pre-sessional English courses in the UK for a variety of levels.

Depending on your current IELTS level and the IELTS level you need for your course you can join our course in September or June.

You will need a UKVI-approved SELT Certificate issued in the last two years.

More information on entry requirements can be found on the pre-sessional English course page.

You will need to apply through our direct application portal. This is where you can upload your supporting documents.

Teaching is organised into modules covering writing, reading, listening and speaking. This also includes language and vocabulary development as well as study and research skills. 

You will have an academic advisor available for set ‘pop-in’ hours and official meetings throughout the course. They can help you with any academic issues and questions you might have.

Assessment could be through essays, in-class tests, presentations, group work and portfolio assignments.

Depending on your offer and the IELTS level you enter with, you will either need to pass the pre-sessional English course with 50% or 60%. Your results are normally released 10 days after completing the course and if you are successful and plan to progress to an Oxford Brookes course on campus in the UK, we will help you apply for your visa.