English language requirement for undergraduate study
The International Foundation Year improves your English to the equivalent of IELTS 6.0-6.5, the level required to study an undergraduate degree at the University of Leicester.
The number of terms of preparation you will need to complete before you start your degree programme will be dependant upon your IELTS level:
- if you have an English level equivalent to IELTS 5.0 you can join the Foundation Year programme
- if you are currently at IELTS 4.5 you will normally need one term of English language Preparation, followed by your foundation course
- If you don’t have a current IELTS grade, you may still apply to the ISC.
We can make you an offer of a place on the Foundation by assessing your English with our academic English test.
You will though need a valid Secure English Language Test (SELT) to be able to confirm your offer of a place. SELTs are tests recognised by the UK Border Agency as valid assessment of your level of English. For a full list of SELTs please view this pdf on the UK Border Agency website.
Study plan options
The grid below shows the length of study required at the ISC in preparation for an undergraduate degree, and sets out your study plan options according to your English Language level.
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Current IELTS
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Duration
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Jan | Apr |
Jun
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Sep
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Jan
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Apr
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Jun
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Sep
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4.5
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4 terms
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4.5
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4 terms
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5.0
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3 terms
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5.0
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3 terms
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| Key: | ELP | Foundation | Vacation |
English language preparation (ELP) course
You must have an English language level equivalent to IELTS 5.0 with minimum 5.0 in all sub skills to begin the Foundation Year. If you require additional language training in order to reach this level, you can first join the English Language Preparation (ELP) course, delivered at the International Study Centre. This intensive course will improve your English language skills up to the required level.
| English Language Preparation key facts | |||
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| Tuition price | See fees page | ||
| Course length | Course length: 1 or 2 terms, depending on English level | ||
| Next entry points | June 2012 | 1-term ELP | Start your Foundation in September 2012 |
| September 2012 | 1-term ELP | Start your Foundation in January 2013 | |
| Term Dates |
June 2012 start: September 2012 start: |
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| 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 the International Foundation Year | ||
