Undergraduate pre-sessional English  Frequently asked questions

We accept a range of English language certificates for entry to our pre-sessional courses. Find out more about which English language certificates we accept.  
  
Please carefully consider which test you take, as it may affect the type of visa you are eligible to apply for. The Language Centre normally recommends a Secure English Language Test (SELT). Read more about visas.  

No, the entry requirements must be met through your most recent English language qualification, or via your most recent IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test and One Skill Retake. 

No, you won’t need to retake another English language test if you successfully complete the pre-sessional.

Yes, you can submit an application without an English language qualification, but you’ll need to provide an eligible qualification before the relevant deadline.

Our pre-sessional course result is valid for two years from the date of completion. 
  
Please be aware that English language requirements for our courses are subject to a yearly review, and you may be asked to provide further English language qualifications to meet the requirements of your degree course.  

Yes, if your new English language qualification meets the entry requirements for the shorter duration pre-sessional and there are places on the course. You’ll need to meet the deadlines for any of the courses you apply for.     

If you know which course you want to apply for, you can apply via the application portal. To find out which course you need and to apply, use the entry requirements on our Undergraduate pre-sessional English page to find the right course option for you. Select your preferred course to see course information, fees and to apply.  

Yes, you can study a pre-sessional course even if you meet the English language requirements of your degree.

Depending on your current level of English and the entry requirements of your degree programme, the admissions team will be able to give you further advice on this when you apply. 

A pre-sessional course will help you develop your skills, get used to academic study in the UK, and settle into Leeds. 

Yes, if you feel you would benefit from studying a longer duration course, you may be able to do this. Depending on your current level of English and the entry requirements of your degree programme, the admissions team will be able to give you further advice on this when you apply. 

We'll contact you about your pre-sessional application shortly after we receive it.

You will receive a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) for your degree programme after successful completion of your pre-sessional course is confirmed. This will be after the end date of your pre-sessional course. You won’t receive a CAS for the pre-sessional course. 

We will issue your CAS as soon as we can after you have supplied all necessary information (eg passport details). 

You don't need to pay a tuition fee deposit for your pre-sessional course.

If you hold an offer to join us, you cannot request a deferral of your offer, however, you can re-apply via your applicant portal for another start date. 

No, there will be no option to start online for any of the on-campus courses. If you cannot arrive in time for the on-campus pre-sessional, you should email the Language Centre at pre-sessional@leeds.ac.uk