Pre-Sessional English Courses

Pre-Sessional English Language Entry Requirements

*Please note that all the pre-sessional programmes are online only

If you need to improve your English language skills before starting your chosen academic course, you can access Pre-Sessional English courses offered by ICP.

By studying Pre-Sessional English, you will be part of the ICP student body with access to the same university facilities as other ICP and University of Portsmouth students. Our courses are offered before each academic intake, and successfully completing the Pre-Sessional course guarantees you a place on the next academic stage at ICP.

Why Study a Pre-Sessional English Language Course at ICP?

• No need to retake an English test – upon successful completion of your PSE course, a CAS will be issued for your academic course
• Increase your understanding of English
• Improve your pronunciation, grammatical skills and reading comprehension
• Develop a broad, academically useful vocabulary
• Improve your ability to participate in seminars and take useful lecture notes
• Build on your writing skills for essays, reports and assignments
• Become confident at public speaking and delivering presentations
• Develop research skills so you can read academic texts, journals and papers efficiently and effectively
• Develop the independent study skills required for success in a university environment