ELCOS Pre-sessional English courses
Due to the current UK Covid-19 situation, Bangor University’s English Language Centre for Overseas Students (ELCOS) are pleased to offer in-person Pre-sessional English (PSE) courses from 27-09-2021 for students who have received a conditional offer for a degree programme from the admissions department here at Bangor, whose condition is that they are required to improve their English language level before progressing onto their chosen degree course.
Please note: In addition to our in-person classes there will also be an online only option for our summer 2022 PSE courses (June/July/August to September) Please be sure to select the correct option for your choice in the online application portal as you will not be able to change your decision after your application has been processed.
ELCOS has been delivering high quality English language classes to international students whose first language is not English since 1985. Our pre-sessional courses are designed to help students to improve their English language skills to the level required and prepare them for entry onto their chosen degree programme: All of our courses are delivered by a team of highly qualified English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Teachers.
How do our Pre-sessional courses work?
- The English courses use at least one core coursebook together with supplementary material, and require up to 21 hours’ contact time per week.
- They consist of daily teacher-led sessions with additional assignments for homework and self-study. *Please note: for students joining at IELTS 4.0/4.5 level, the initial focus is on improving overall language skills in preparation for the addition of academic (UKHE) language conventions & academic skills work. Experience has shown us that this is the best strategy to maximise the learning process and ensure students meet their full potential.
- Homework assignments are designed to maximise students’ learning experience and for teachers to be able to gauge progress and offer helpful feedback so that students know which are their strong points, and which skills they need to focus their attention on in particular.
- Self-study assignments can include video, audio or written tasks.
- Students can also arrange One-on-One Tutorials to discuss any issues or concerns that they may have.
- Students will be assessed at the end of the course to ensure they have achieved the level of English required for entry onto their chosen degree programme. In-house testing & assessment will be used for this purpose.
Course entry dates:
September – Easter (IELTS 4.0)
- September 26 2022 – March 24 2023
November – Easter (IELTS 4.5)
- November 7 2022 – March 24 2023
September – December (IELTS 5.0)
- September 26 2022 – December 16 2022
November – December (IELTS 5.5)
- November 7 2022– December 16 2022
November - December (IELTS 6.0)
- November 21 2022 - December 16 2022
January - April (IELTS 5.0)
- January 09 2023– March 24 2023
February - April (IELTS 5.5)
- February 13 2023 - March 24 2023
February - September (IELTS 4.0)
- February 13 2023 - September 01 2023
April - September (IELTS 4.5)
- April 25 2022 - September 02 2022
June - September (IELTS 5.0)
- June 20 2022 - September 02 2022
July - September (IELTS 5.5)
- July 25 2022 - September 02 2022
August - September (IELTS 6.0)
- August 08 2022 - September 02 2022
What you will need to do before starting your pre-sessional:
- Full-payment for the Pre-sessional or a valid Financial Guarantee Letter from sponsors is required before registration.
- Student’s personal email address - must be provided for technical reasons in order for the registration process to be accessed and completed before the course start date (strict late-entry deadlines will apply).
- To benefit fully from your course, we recommend that all students have access to a laptop/PC with webcam & audio capabilities (or at the very least a modern smartphone) and a reliable Internet connection.
Entry Requirements:
To register for an Online pre-sessional English course, applicants/agents must provide valid proof of current English Language level by providing results from an accepted English language test, the full list can be found at: /international/future/englishlanguage
*If your school requires a 6.5 IELTS score, the entry requirements below increase by IELTS 0.5 (or equivalent).
| Entry level | Mode | Pre-sessional courses |
|---|---|---|
IELTS 4.0 |
In-person | September - Easter |
|
In-person | February - September |
IELTS 4.5 |
In-person | November - Easter |
|
In-person | April - September |
IELTS 5.0 |
In-person | September-December |
|
In-person | January - Easter |
|
In-person or online | June - September |
IELTS 5.5 |
In-person | November-December |
| In-person | February - Easter | |
|
In-person or online | July - September |
IELTS 6.0 with 1 element below IELTS 5.5 |
In-person or online | August – September |
| In-person | November-December | |
4 week orientation course (NOT 2022! Also, for future reference please note: sponsored students may not receive funding for this course - please check with your sponsor before applying) |
In-person | 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: 26 September 2022 to 24 March 2023
Course fee: £6,100
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: 07 November 2022 to 24 March 2023
Course fee: £4,950
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: 09 January 2023 to 24 March 2023
Course fee: £3,200
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: Feb 13th 2023 to March 24th 2023
Course fee: £2,200
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: Feb 13th 2023 to September 1st 2023
Course fee: £6,100
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)
A minimum IELTS score of 4.5 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: April 25th 2022 to September 2nd 2022
Course fee: £4,950
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: June 20th 2022 to September 2nd 2022
Course Fee: £3,200
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:July 25th 2022 to September 2nd 2022
Course fee: £2,200
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: Aug 8th 2022 to September 2nd 2022
Course fee: £1,200
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)
*NOT 2022 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: 4 week orientation course = Aug 7th 2023 to September 1st 2023
Course fee: £1,200
To apply, please contact elcos@bangor.ac.uk.
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: September 26th 2022 to December 16th 2022
Course fee: £3,200
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 (no element below 4.0) or equivalent is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: November 7th 2022 to December 16th 2022
Course fee: £2,200
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 (not Writing) allowed below IELTS 5.5, is required to apply for this course.
Course Dates: November 21st 2022 to December 16th 2022
Course fee: £1,200
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.