Pre-sessional English
University of Exeter International Study Centre
Key Information
- Intensive language and study skills preparation in the university environment.
- Teaching and assessments tailored to the requirements of study at the University of Exeter.
- Experienced teachers offering the best preparation.
- Develop academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills.
- Learn with students who will be studying the same, or similar subjects at the university.
- Key academic skills development, including essay writing, delivering presentations, listening to lectures and participating in seminars.
Age Requirement
16
Academic Requirements
Offer of a place at the University of Exeter.English Language Requirements
All Non-SELT can only be accepted for Online PSE or On campus PSE if students are eligible for the combined CAS.
Degrees requiring IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 overall
IELTS 6.0 an nothing less than 5.5
PTE 64 and nothing less than 59 - TOEFL IBT 87 overall, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking - Duolingo 110 overall and no less than 95 in any sub-scores .
Degrees requiring IELTS 6.5 and nothing less than 6.5
IELTS 6.0 and nothing less than 6.0
PTE 64 and nothing less than 64 - TOEFL IBT 87 overall 21 in Writing, 21 in Listening, 21 in Reading, 21 in Speaking - Duolingo 110 overall and no less than 110 in any sub-scores.
Degrees requiring IELTS 7.0 nothing less than 6.0
IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in Reading, 6.0 in another subskill and nothing less than 5.5
PTE 67 with 64 in Reading and another subskill and nothing less 59 - TOEFL IBT 90 overall with 21 in Reading and Speaking, 17 in Listening and Writing - Duolingo 120 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy and Comprehension and no subscore less than 95.
Degrees requiring IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in writing and nothing less than 6.0
IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in Reading and Writing and nothing less than 5.5
PTE 67 overall, with 64 in Reading and Writing and nothing less than 59 - TOEFL IBT 90 overall with 21 in Reading, 21 in Writing, 17 Listening, 20 in Speaking - Duolingo 120 overall and no less than 110 in Literacy and nothing less than 95.
Degrees requiring IELTS 7.0 and nothing less than 6.5
IELTS 6.5 and nothing less than 6.0
PTE 67 overall and nothing less than 64 - TOEFL IBT 90 overall with 21 in Writing, 21 in Listening, 21 in Reading, 21 in Speaking - Duolingo 120 overall and no less than 110 in any sub-scores.
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025 Summer Start (July)
Course start date : 7 July 2025 - Course end date: 15 August 2025
- Term 1 summer: 7 July 2025 - 15 August 2025
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 3,350.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 250.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 260.00 - 355.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 500.00
Approximate cost
£ 4,360.00 - 4,455.00
Prices shown here reflect the cost of tuition fees for this course for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees for this course may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Please note these prices don't include accommodation. Visit your centre’s accommodation page to know more about your housing options.