Presessional English Programmes
If you’re looking to improve your knowledge of spoken and written English in preparation for studying at Birmingham, our pre-sessional English courses are for you.
Our pre-sessional programmes
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Online and on-campus courses
If you have a conditional offer, you can take a pre-sessional English course as an alternative to retaking IELTS or a similar qualification. We offer courses all year round starting from September including online courses in the summer term. The length of course you need will depend on your current level of English and on the score specified in your University of Birmingham offer letter.
You can find more information about our Presessional English on our coursefinder web page English for Academic Purposes Presessional, including:
- start and end dates for all year round courses
- teaching and assessment
- entry requirements
- fees and payment methods
Courses currently open for application
You will only need a CAS for Presessional English courses taking place on campus. You will not need a CAS for the online courses. There is a non-teaching week for on-campus students from 3rd to 7th July 2023.
| Course Title and Location |
Course Date |
Latest Start Date |
Apply now |
Latest Application Date |
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20 week Presessional English
Campus
|
24 April - 15 September 2023 |
2 May 2023 |
English for Academic Purposes Presessional |
Closed for Applications |
|
15 week Presessional English
Campus
|
30 May - 15 September 2023 |
5 June 2023 |
English for Academic Purposes Presessional |
Closed for Applications |
|
10 week DL Presessional English
Online
|
19 June - 25 August 2023 |
26 June 2023 |
English for Academic Purposes Presessional |
Closed for Applications |
|
10 week Presessional English
Campus
|
10 July - 15 September 2023 |
17 July 2023 |
English for Academic Purposes Presessional |
Closed for Applications |
|
6 week Presessional English
Campus
|
17 July - 25 August 2023 |
24 July 2023 |
English for Academic Purposes Presessional |
2 June 2023 |
|
6 week DL Presessional English
Online
|
17 July - 25 August 2023 |
24 July 2023 |
English for Academic Purposes Presessional |
16 June 2023 |
|
4 week intensive Academic English Skills
(unconditional offer holders)
Campus
|
14 August - 8 September 2023 |
21 August 2023 |
Academic English Skills Course |
30 June 2023 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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Birmingham International Academy Accreditation
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) courses are delivered by Birmingham International Academy (BIA) at the University of Birmingham. The BIA is British Council accredited for the teaching of English in the UK.
The Accreditation Scheme assesses the standards of management, resources and premises, teaching, welfare, and safeguarding under 18s.
Strengths across the unit are noted in the areas of:
- strategic and quality management
- staff management, premises and facilities
- learning resources, academic staff profile
- academic management
- course design
- learner management
- teaching and care of students
Read the report - British Council Accreditation for the Teaching of English in the UK