Academic English
Programme
Academic English
The academic Pre-sessional English programme at Westerfield College is designed for international students who need to enhance their English language proficiency before embarking on undergraduate or postgraduate studies. This intensive course focuses on developing the language skills necessary for success in academic environments, ensuring you’re fully prepared for university life in the UK or globally.
Why Choose Our Academic English Programme?
Comprehensive Language Development
The course covers key areas such as academic writing, reading comprehension, listening skills, and oral communication, all tailored to the demands of higher education. You’ll gain the confidence and ability to express yourself effectively in an academic context.
Focused on Academic Success
We go beyond everyday language skills, concentrating on the specific language needed for academic writing, research, and presentations. You’ll learn how to construct essays, reports, and academic papers to the highest standards.
Personalised Learning Experience
Our small class sizes ensure personalised support, enabling students to progress at their own pace while receiving individual guidance from experienced English language tutors.
Smooth Transition to University
Completing this course gives you a strong foundation for success in your degree programme, improving your understanding of academic conventions, vocabulary, and communication techniques vital for university study.
Who can study on the Academic English?
The Intensive International Foundation Programme (IFP) has been specifically designed for international students who want to study for an undergraduate degree in the UK, but do not have British A-level qualifications (Year 13).
You will have completed your secondary school education in your own country and are looking for a programme that will provide you with the English language skills and knowledge to begin undergraduate study at a UK university. The programmes involves a significant amount of English language teaching.
Course Overview
The Academic Pre-sessional English programme includes:
- Academic Writing – structured training in essay writing, referencing, and academic integrity.
- Listening and Reading Comprehension – improving your ability to understand academic lectures, seminars, and reading materials.
- Oral Communication – enhancing your speaking and presentation skills to excel in group discussions and university presentations.
Why It Matters
Our Academic Pre-sessional English programme provides the preparation needed to ensure that language is never a barrier to your university aspirations. We equip you with the skills to confidently engage in your studies and fully participate in university life.
Academic English Course Summary
Course Length
- Start September (Pre-Sessional Course + Foundation Programme): 9 months full time 25 hours per week
- Start January ( Foundation Programme): 6 months full time 25 hours per week
Entry Requirement
Start September 2025 (Pre-Sessional Course)
- A minimum overall grade of IELTS 4.5 or equivalent or take STAR's test.
- PLUS evidence of a successfully completed secondary school education in an appropriate range of subjects.
Start January 2025 (Foundation Programme)
- A minimum overall grade of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent or take STAR's test.
- PLUS evidence of a successfully completed secondary school education in an appropriate range of subjects.
If you do not currently have IELTS 4.5 you can start an English language programme with STAR at any time, prior to commencing your IFP. We enroll new students every week.