Pre-sessional courses
The Pre-Sessional courses at ELCOS are intensive academic English programmes suitable for international students who wish to study undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses at Bangor University.
Requirements:
- An offer letter for an undergraduate or postgraduate course at Bangor University
- Either evidence of IELTS score appropriate for the Pre-sessional course being applied for or have successfully completed the ELCOS Pathway to Pre-sessional
The pre-sessional courses aim to help students improve their English language ability to at least the equivalent of IELTS 6.0 or CEFR B2. Successful completion of the Pre-sessional course means students can start their academic course.
Below you can find details of the start dates, entry requirements, and cost of all our Pre-sessional courses.
If the Bangor University course requires students to have English language ability of IELTS 6.5 or more, Pre-sessional entry requirements and final assessment pass marks will be higher.
Please note: Due to the current N-Covid-19 situation in the UK, The 2020 April - September Pre-sessional course will be on-line only.
The 2020 June - September & 2020 July - September Pre-Sessional courses may also be on-line only, depending on how the current situation develops.
Please keep checking our web pages for updated information.
| Entry level | Pre-sessional courses |
|---|---|
IELTS 4.0 (or completed Pathway to Pre-sessional) |
September - Easter |
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February - September |
| June - December | |
IELTS 4.5 |
November - Easter |
on-line only |
April - September |
| July - December | |
IELTS 5.0 |
September-December |
|
January - Easter |
| June - September | |
IELTS 5.5 |
November-December |
| February - Easter | |
| July - September | |
IELTS 6.0 with 1 element below IELTS 5.5 |
August – September |
| November-December | |
4 week orientation course (Please note: sponsored students may not receive funding for this course - please check with your sponsor before applying) |
August – September |
September - Easter Pre-sessional Course (IELTS 4.0)
A minimum IELTS score of 4.0 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 28 September 2020 to 26 March 2021
Course fee: £6,100
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 4.5 or equivalent.
November - Easter Pre-sessional Course (IELTS 4.5)
A minimum IELTS score of 4.5 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 9 November 2020 to 26 March 2021
Course fee: £4,950
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
January - Easter Pre-sessional Course (IELTS 5.0)
A minimum IELTS score of 5.0 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 11 January 2021 to 26 March 2021
Course fee: £3,200
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 5.5, or equivalent.
February - Easter Pre-sessional Course (IELTS 5.5)
A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 17 February 2020 to 3 April 2020
Course fee: £2,200
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
February - September Pre-sessional Course (IELTS 4.0)
A minimum IELTS score of 4.0 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 17 February 2020 to 4 September 2020
Course fee: £6,100
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 4.5, or equivalent.
April - September Pre-sessional Course (IELTS 4.5) On-line only
A minimum IELTS score of 4.5 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 27 April 2020 to 4 September 2020 On-line only
Course fee: £4,950
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 5.0, or equivalent.
June – September Pre-sessional Course (IELTS 5.0)
A minimum IELTS score of 5.0 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course
Course Dates: 22 June 2020 to 4 September 2020
Course Fee: £3,200
Download an application form To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 5.5, or equivalent.
July - September Pre-sessional Course (IELTS 5.5)
A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 27 July 2020 to 4 September 2020
Course fee: £2,200
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 6.0, or equivalent.
August - September Pre-Sessional Course (IELTS 6.0)
A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent, with only 1 element allowed below IELTS 5.5, is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 10 August 2020 to 4 September 2020
Course fee: £1,200
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, with no element allowed below IELTS 5.5 and only 1 element below 6.0 (unless otherwise stipulated by receiving department).
4 week Orientation Course (August to September)
This course is designed for students who have already met the requirements of their receiving departments. It gives students the opportunity to familiarise themselves with the UK higher education system in general and Bangor University in particular. The course will include guided project work which will involve full use of all University facilities. (Please note: sponsored students may not receive funding for this course - please check with your sponsor before applying)
Course Dates: 10 August 2020 to 4 September 2020
Course fee: £1,200
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
June - December Pre-sessional Course (IELTS 4.0)
A minimum IELTS score of 4.0 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 22 June 2020 to 18 December 2020
Course fee: £4,850
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 4.5, or equivalent.
July - December Pre-sessional Course (IELTS 4.5)
A minimum IELTS score of 4.5 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 27 July 2020 to 18 December 2020
Course fee: £4,950
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 5.5, or equivalent.
September - December Pre-sessional Course (IELTS 5.0)
A minimum IELTS score of 5.0 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 28September 2020 to 18 December 2020
Course fee: £3,200
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 5.5, or equivalent.
November - December Pre-sessional Course (IELTS 5.5)
A minimum IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent, with reading and writing no lower than IELTS 5.5, is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 9 November 2020 to 18 December 2020
Course fee: £2,200
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 6.0, or equivalent.
November - December Pre-Sessional Course (IELTS 6.0)
A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent, with only 1 element allowed below IELTS 5.5, is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: 23 November 2020 to 18 December 2020
Course fee: £1,200
Download an application form. To apply, please return the completed form to elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, or equivalent, this entry requirement increases to IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, with no element allowed below IELTS 5.5 and only 1 element below 6.0 (unless otherwise stipulated by receiving department).
ELCOS reserves the right to cancel courses or change their dates and prices without notice.