Pre-Sessional Course

Pre-Sessional Course overview

This course is designed for students who currently hold an offer for a course at Regent's and is available at various lengths, depending on your English level and the requirements of your course.

It's perfect for you if you: 

• Are looking for an overview of academic culture in the UK 
• Hold an offer for a degree programme at Regent’s University London
• Want to develop your general and academic English  
• Want to explore different types of academic assessment 
• Want a flexible course, tailored to your individual needs and goals 
• Are interested in joining extra-curricular activities provided by Regent’s* 
• Want to use the University’s facilities – library, study areas, café 

If you’re with us for longer than 12 weeks, you’ll start with Intensive English classes at your level (A2-C2) and, in the last 12 weeks, you’ll combine General English in the mornings with Academic English and REPT (Regent’s English Proficiency Test) exam preparation in the afternoons.

You’ll take two mock exams throughout your time with us and one final exam in your last week. Upon successful completion, you can progress directly to your chosen course, provided you’ve met the entry requirements.

If you have any questions or would simply like to chat through your options, please get in touch via email at RSE@regents.ac.uk. 

Book your course now

Click on 'book now' and submit an online form. You will be asked to provide a copy of your passport and pay a deposit fee. Once we’ve received your online form and deposit, we are going to contact you via email to finalise your booking.

Fees 2024

Duration	Fee
6 weeks	£2,700
8 weeks	£3,600
10 weeks	£4,400
12 weeks	£5,280
16 weeks	£7,040
20 weeks	£8,200
24 weeks	£9,840
34 weeks	£12,410

These fees will apply from 01 January 2024 until 31 December 2024.

Fees include:

• The university induction
• English language lessons
• Access to the library and virtual learning environment
• Extra-curricular activities (weekly Conversation Club, London trips)
• Access to Student Support services
• Course certificate and monthly progress reports

Additional fees:

• Course registration: £60
• Accommodation booking: £100
• Materials, based on duration (below)

Duration	Material cost
2 - 4 weeks	£40
5 - 8 weeks	£60
9 - 16 weeks	£80
17 - 24 weeks	£100
25+ weeks	£120

Teaching and assessment

Practical learning 

To prepare you for a degree level course at Regent’s (or another English-speaking university) this course covers: 

• Academic reading, writing listening and speaking 
• Study skills, note-taking, presentation skills 

Classes are practical, fun and engaging with a focus on task-based activities that promote critical thinking, problem-solving and an understanding of British culture.  

You’ll do much more than complete worksheets: you’ll practise your presentation skills, learn to write professional and personal emails and talk to classmates about topics relevant to you. 

Outside the classroom, our weekly Conversation Club offers the chance to improve your fluency   and boost your confidence by mixing with other students. 

Plus, informal class trips take you on walking tours to London’s top sights, like the River Thames, where you’ll test your language skills through mini challenges as you explore the city. 

Personal support 

You’ll learn in a supportive, personalised environment where staff and students get to know each other by name.  

All students take a placement test on their first day, followed by regular progress tests. Staff will give continuous feedback and regular one-to-one tutorials are available. 

Course Schedule 

Monday to Thursday (21 hours per week) 

09:15-11:00 – lessons 
11:00-11:15 – break 
11:15-12:30 – lessons 
12:30-13:30 – lunch 
13:30-15:00 – lessons 

Friday 

09:15-11:00 – lessons 
11:00-11:15 – break 
11:15-12:30 – lessons 

On Friday afternoons you can have free time or participate in extra-curricular activities – from walking tours of London’s sights to our informal Conversation Club. 

Sample itinerary

Entry requirements

Please check the entry level criteria for each pre-sessional course. Download the pre-sessional entry criteria.

You must also hold an offer for a degree programme at Regent’s or any other UK-based university. The entry requirements for degree programmes at Regent’s are: 

• Foundation 5.5 (with a min. of 5.5 in each skill) 
• Undergraduate 6.0 (with a min. of 5.5 in each skill) 
• Postgraduate 6.5 (with a min. of 5.5 in each skill) 

Terms and conditions

Payment, cancellation and refund policy

• All fees must be paid two weeks prior to course start date 
• The course deposit and housing fee is non-refundable 
• Other fees are refundable up to two weeks prior to start date 
• You can change/cancel a homestay with two weeks’ notice (for over four weeks)
• By cancelling campus accommodation, you'll be charged a cancellation rate 
• Refunds will be sent within 30 days. Post and bank fees will be deducted  
• No refunds will be given once the course has started 

For full terms and conditions for Regent's School of English, visit our policies and procedures page.

Other related policies

 

• Refunds Policy
• Attendance Policy
• Complaints Procedure
• Holiday Policy
• Student Charter
• Student Code of Conduct
• Student Complaints Policy
• Student Disciplinary Policy
• Student Disability Policy
• Under 18s Safeguarding Policy

Class information 

•    Please note all our classes have a maximum of 15 students