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 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.
- 98% of Online Pre-sessional English students progress to a UK university (based on students who completed the programme in 2024).
- Suitable for students with an offer to start a degree at the University of Exeter in September 2025.
- 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).
Age Requirement
16
Academic Requirements
Offer of a place at the University of Exeter.English Language Requirements
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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. Speak to your education counsellor for more details.
Students with offers for the 10 or 6 week course may be eligible for a joint CAS, which allows you to apply for a visa to cover both the Pre-sessional course and subsequent degree. To be considered for this, you need to pay the INTO Pre-sessional initial payment, and any academic conditions on the University of Exeter offer need to have been met.
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
2025 Summer Start (June)
Course start date : 30 June 2025 - Course end date: 22 August 2025
- Semester 1 summer: 30 June 2025 - 22 August 2025
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 3,750.00
Accommodation
£ 2,244.00 - 11,328.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 250.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 260.00 - 355.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 500.00
Approximate cost
£ 7,004.00 - 16,183.00
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.