Pre-sessional Summer Courses
Intensive Academic English preparation for students who will begin their degree courses in September/October. Courses last ten or five weeks.
• Begin your degree course with confidence
• Research and complete academic assignments
• Develop academic writing and study skills
• Engage in critical thinking and independent learning
• Improve language and fluency
• Learn time management and other organisational skills
• Participate in seminars and give presentations
• Learn about university life at Surrey
• Become familiar with all learning facilities
• Enjoy a full social programme
Pre-sessional 10 (PS10) 10 weeks
Entry level guide – IELTS 0.5 below your offer
This is a rigorous academic English preparation course designed to take students up to the level of English ability and skill required at Surrey. There are classes in different types of academic assignments, a range of reading and listening activities, speaking practice including an end of course student conference and a mix of continuous and final exam assessment. Students have access to all university facilities and receive strong support from expert staff including individual tutorials and constructive feedback. IELTS classes are offered to those students who need to retake the exam.
Pre-sessional 5 (PS5) 5 weeks
Entry level guide – same as your degree offer
Pre-sessional English for Management (PSEM) 5 weeks
Entry level guide – same as your degree offer
‘This course is really useful, especially if you’ve never had academic study training before. The best part for me was academic writing which was structured very well, step by step, therefore, I can say that I absorbed what I was taught very well. In other words, it’s hard to forget it! The course provides: total English speaking environment, strong support from staff, students from different countries and an unforgettable social programme.’
Yu-Yu Rau
(Valser), Taiwan
‘I really have had huge benefits from those pre-sessional courses. I remember those days each time I write an essay or a report. I advise any student who wants to join the University of Surrey to attend these pre-sessional courses even if they have perfect English because it is not only about English, it is about meeting people, learning writing techniques and how to adapt yourself to a university environment. Thus, thank you again and again.’
Ahmad Subahi
Saudi Arabia