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International Study Centre
English language requirements
English Language requirements and additional tuition
The International Study Centre at Stirling offers additional English language tuition for students who do not meet the following requirements for direct entry to our academic programmes.
- IELTS 5.0 (or equivalent) - for the Undergraduate Certificate(International Year One)
- IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) - for the Diploma (International Year Two)
- IELTS 4.5 (or equivalent) - for the three-term Pre-Master's
Students who have an IELTS level of 4.0 or over will normally study one term of English Language Preparation (ELP) and students with an IELTS of 3.0 will normally need two terms.
Please note there is no option to have additional English language training before the two-term Pre-Master's programme as students who do not have the required IELTS 5.5 will be advised to take the three-term Pre-Master's programme instead.
Students who do not have a current IELTS grade may still apply to the ISC as we accept a list of other recognised test providers and we can also assess your English through our own bespoke test. Please contact us for more information.
English Language Preparation course
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 January, April, June and September prior to the start of the academic programme and students have a range of study plan options dependent on their chosen academic programme and current English language level.
Key Facts
| Course length: | 1 or 2 terms, depending on English level |
| Tuition fee | £3,230 per term. See fees page for academic course fees and additional costs |
| Entry points |
January: 2-term ELP only |
| ELP term dates |
Summer term 1: 11 April to 17 June 2011 |
| Entry requirements | - Normally Equivalent of IELTS 4.0 for one term of ELP - Normally Equivalent of IELTS 3.0 for two terms of ELP |
| 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, students progress on to either the Undergraduate Certificate, Diploma or Pre-Master's |
Study plan options
The grids below show the length of study required at the ISC in preparation for a degree, according to your English Language level.
Study options for the Undergraduate Certificate (International Year One)
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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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| 3.0 | 5 terms | Start the second year of an undergraduate degree | |||||||
| 3.0 | 5 terms | ||||||||
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3.0
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5 terms
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4.0
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4 terms
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4.0
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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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| ELP | Undergraduate Certificate | Vacation |
Study options for the Diploma (International Year Two)
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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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| 3.5 | 5 terms | Start the third year of an undergraduate degree | |||||||
| 3.5 | 5 terms | ||||||||
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3.5
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5 terms
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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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5.5
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3 terms
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5.5
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3 terms
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| ELP | Diploma | Vacation |
Study options for the Pre-Master's
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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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Oct
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| 3.0 | 5 terms | Start a Master's degree | |||||||
| 3.0 | 5 terms | ||||||||
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3.0
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5 terms
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3.5
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4 terms
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3.5
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4 terms
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4.5
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3 terms
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4.5
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3 terms
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5.5
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2 terms
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5.5
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2 terms
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| ELP | Pre-Master's | Vacation |
