The British Council UK Pre-sessional English course is suitable for people who already hold a conditional offer from a UK university and need to meet the language requirement to enrol on their intended degree.

The British Council UK Pre-Sessional English course is jointly delivered with the University of Strathclyde. You will develop your English language, academic and study skills with the support of our high-quality teachers and materials. Each week, there are 15 hrs of live classes and up to 20 hrs of guided self-study online, featuring quizzes, videos and other activities to support your learning. You will also have a weekly 1:1 tutorial with your teacher to keep track of your progress and receive feedback on your course work. 

At the end of the course, you will be assessed on all four skills: speaking, writing, listening and reading. Upon successful completion, you will receive an End of Course Certificate confirming that you have met the language condition of your degree offer. To confirm that your intended university will accept the British Council UK Pre-sessional Certificate, please contact us at UK_PSE@britishcouncil.org

Course Location and Duration
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  • Teaching Centre: Siam Square, Bangkok
  • Course Dates: 27 May to 16 August 2024
  • Class Schedule: Weekdays from 10:30-12:00, 13:00-14:30
  • Tutorial Schedule: Wednesday to Friday
  • Tutorial times: 15 mins each week
  • Exams will be done in the final week of the course. Exam times could vary.
  • Results will be issued from 20-24 August

Course Fees and Eligibility
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  • Course Fee: 3,465 GBP (8-week course) or 5,005 GBP (12-week course)
  • Course fees will be paid in Thai baht. Please contact us for more information about flexible payment methods. The course fee includes all course materials and assessments, including a course book. You must bring your own laptop or tablet device to class to complete all activities.

To join this course, you must have 

  1. An offer from a UK university that accepts this pathway
  2. Proof of your current level of English e.g. IELTS, TOEFL, etc. A full list of the ways you can do this is available here.

To check whether this course will help you to meet the language condition of your offer letter, please see the next ‘Progression’ tab

If you have any questions about your eligibility, please contact UK_PSE@britishcouncil.org 

Progression
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The language requirement of your offer will determine the current English level you must have to join this course. The table below provides specific examples. Please contact us if you need to check your specific requirements at UK_PSE@britishcouncil.org 

Degree Entry Requirement British Council UK PSE Entry Level
IELTS 7.0 (with no individual component below 6.5) IELTS 6.5 ( with no individual component below 6.0)
IELTS 7.0 (with no individual component below 6.5) IELTS 6.5 ( with no individual component below 5.5)
IELTS 6.5  (with no individual component below 6.5)
  • IELTS Writing and Speaking: 6.0
  • IELTS Listening and Reading: 5.5
IELTS 6.5  (with no individual component below 6.0) IELTS 6.0 ( with no individual component below 5.5)
IELTS 6.5  (with no individual component below 5.5) IELTS 6.0 ( with no individual component below 5.0)
IELTS 6.0  (with no individual component below 5.5) IELTS 5.5 ( with no individual component below 5.0)