Pre-sessional English

City St George's, University of London International Study Centre

This course will provide you with short and intensive preparation in academic English. It's suitable for you if you're already academically qualified and are due to start a degree at City, University of London in September.

Students intending to study a postgraduate degree at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass) are not eligible to take this course.

Key Information

  • Intensive language and study skills preparation in the university environment.
  • Teaching and assessments tailored to the requirements of study at City, University of London.
  • Experienced teachers offering the best preparation.
  • Adapt to living and studying in the UK prior to starting degree studies.
  • Subject to meeting the university's academic entry requirements, achieving the level of performance required in the Pre-Sessional English course will allow students to progress to their university course without needing to retake the IELTS test.

Age Requirement

17

Academic Requirements
Offer of a place at City, University of London. - *Additional Information: Only an official IELTS result or equivalent recognised English language test will be accepted as proof of English language proficiency. A wide range of English language tests are accepted by the University for entry, including TOEFL iBT and Pearson PTE.
English Language Requirements
IELTS from 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each subskill) or equivalent

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Summer Start (July)

Course start date : 14 July 2025 - Course end date: 22 August 2025

  • Semester 1 summer: 14 July 2025 - 22 August 2025

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 2,775.00

Accommodation

£ 4,800.00 - 22,495.00

Enrolment fee (Compulsory)

£ 250.00

Textbooks (Compulsory)

£ 55.00 - 370.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 500.00

Approximate cost

£ 8,380.00 - 26,390.00

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

The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025 – 31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 2025 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.