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English Language requirements and additional tuition

 

English Language Preparation (ELP) 

The English language Preparation programme (ELP) is an intensive course designed to improve students English to the required level for our academic programmes. ELP programmes start in the June and September prior to the start of the academic programme.

Students who have an IELTS level of 4.0 or over will study one term of English Language Preparation (ELP).

Key Facts

Course length: 1 term
Tuition fee £3,230. See fees page for academic course fees and additional costs
Entry points

June or September

ELP term dates

Summer term 2: 20 June to 26 Aug 2011

Autumn term: 12 September to 9 December 2011
Spring term: 16 January to 23 March 2012
Summer term 1: 10 April to 15 June 2012
Summer term 2: 18 June to 24 August 2012

Entry requirements IELTS 4.0
Course structure: 25 hours per week tuition plus 10 hours per week of self-study
Progression On successful completion, students progress on to either the International Year One or International Year Two