Language courses
Pre-sessional English courses
Our pre-sessional courses are offered to students who do not have the required level of English competence and allow you to brush up on your academic skills.
For International Foundation Programmes:
- 12 week pre-sessional for IELTS 4.5 or equivalent
For Undergraduate, Pre-Masters and Postgraduate programmes, the following courses are available:
- 3 week refresher pre-sessional for those with IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- 6 week pre-sessional for IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
- 12 week pre-sessional for IELTS 5.0 or equivalent where the entry criteria is 6.0
- 12 week pre-sessional for IELTS 6.0 or equivalent where the entry criteria is 7.0
- 36 week pre-sessional for IELTS 4.5 or equivalent
NOTE: Where IELTS scores are concerned, equivalent qualifications are also accepted
In some circumstances, pre-sessional courses can be tailored to meet specific needs.
To discuss a particular IELTS score and grade improvement, contactLinda.Marron@edgehill.ac.uk
Initial support
We provide English language support orientation for study abroad students whose first language is not English. During this session you will produce a piece of academic writing, which we collect, assess and use during a one-to-one follow-up session. This takes place during orientation week and offers comprehensive feedback of your strengths and weaknesses.
One-to-one English language support
Sessions can be arranged for individual students and take place throughout the academic year. To arrange an appointment you can email:Linda.marron@edgehill.ac.uk
Group support
If several students require similar support (such as academic writing, paragraphing, etc.), group sessions can be arranged, with needs assessed from initial one-to-one meetings. To arrange an appointment you can email: Linda.marron@edgehill.ac.uk
NOTE: Group and one-to-one support sessions can also cover study skills, speaking and listening practice.
Support session themes
Examples of the themes covered in the support sessions include:
- Titles (directional words)
- Outlines (essay planning)
- Subject-specific academic word lists
- One-to-one assignment meetings (to check assignments before they are submitted)
- Speaking sessions (both individual and group debates)
- Speaking sessions (both individual and group debates)
- Presentation skills
- Listening to lectures – coping with accents and dialogues
- Academic writing
Online support
Online support will soon be available via Edge Hill’s Centre for International Education ESL Café, which all international students can access. This will offer the following support:
- Academic practice resources (essays, reports, critical analysis, etc.)
- Plagiarism
- Referencing
- Interactive grammar activities
- Discussion board
- Instant chat
- Email facilities
- Speaking practice
- Listening practice
- Live lecture videos
Online academic writing course
This online course covers elements of academic writing. It does not cover the fundamentals of English language but includes topics such as:
- Comprehension
- Critical thinking
- Research
- Paraphrasing
- Referencing
- Plagiarism
Further information
Edge Hill’s Centre for International Education is here to help with all aspects of life in England, including information about entry qualifications and language requirements.