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International students learning English at the University of HuddersfieldEnglish Language Preparation

This course is designed to improve your English language skills to the required level for ISC academic courses.

If you require additional language training before you start your academic programme you can first join this English Language Preparation (ELP) course. The length of your ELP course depends on your level of English Language proficiency (see study plan options below).

You will need to have achieved IELTS 4.5 in order to begin the International Foundation Year.  IELTS 5.0 is required to begin the International Diploma or Pre-Master's course (and an IELTS score of 5.5 for the two term Pre-Master's course)

If you don’t have a current IELTS grade, you may still apply to the ISC. Please contact us to find out about alternative assessment of your English language level.

All students' English and numeracy skills will be tested on arrival, and study plans may be altered accordingly. (This may cause additional costs).

Study plan options

The table below shows the duration of ELP and academic study preceding a degree, based upon your initial IELTS score. The lower your IELTS score the longer study time necessary.

Current IELTS
Duration
Jan Apr Jun Sept Jan Apr Jun Oct
3.5 5 terms Start Your degree
3.5
5 terms
3.5
5 terms
4.0
4 terms
4.0
4 terms
5.0
3 terms
5.0
3 terms
5.5 2 terms
5.5 2 terms

 

ELP ISC Academic course Vacation

 

ELP key facts
Course length: 1 term for International Foundation Year. 1 or 2 terms for Pre-Masters, depending on English Language level
Tuition fee: See fees page
Entry requirements:
  • Equivalent of IELTS 4.0 for one term of ELP
  • Equivalent of IELTS 3.5 for two terms of ELP
Entry points:

January: 2-term ELP only
April: 2-term ELP only
June: 1-term or 2-term ELP
September: 1-term ELP only

ELP term dates:

2011 Spring term:    10 January - 25 March 2011
2011 Summer term:  1 April - 17 June 2011
2010 Summer term:  21 June - 03 September 2010
2010 Autumn term:   20 September - 10 December 2010

Course structure: 25 hours per week tuition plus 10 hours per week of self-study
Assessment: Internal test based on the English-Speaking Union's nine-point scale
Progression

On successful completion you progress to your academic preparation course at the ISC:

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Further Information

University of Huddersfield International Study Centre. Maintained by Study Group