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Pre-Sessional
The Pre-Sessional English course is designed
for students who need to develop their English
language skills to meet university entry
requirements and succeed in an academic
setting.
This course offers targeted instruction in
academic skills—reading, writing, listening, and
speaking—while focusing on essential
techniques for studying in an English-speaking
university. With flexible levels and tailored
lessons, the course equips students to
communicate confidently and effectively in an
academic environment.
Did you know MC
Academy is one of
the only institutions
in Manchester that
offer the PreSessional course?
Location
Manchester or Liverpool
PROGRESSION THROUGH PRE-SESSIONAL
COURSE WITH MC ACADEMY
Start Date: Every Monday,
except Bank Holidays
STEP 6
STEP 5
STEP 4
STEP 3
STEP 1
Monitor
Class
Placement Test
Start with a placement
test to evaluate your
current level and discuss
your needs and goals.
Be placed in the
appropriate English class
to enhance your overall
proficiency.
Discussion
EAP
STEP 2
Monitor progress through
regular discussions
between you and your
teacher; take a level test
to advance when ready.
Certificate
Once you reach a good
Intermediate level, enrol
in an English for
Academic Purposes (EAP)
class focused on
university skills.
Have a final discussion
before completing the
course to check your
level with your teacher.
Receive a certificate and
report detailing your
proficiency in all four
skills and an estimated
IELTS equivalent score,
accepted by
participating universities
as proof of your
language ability.
Hours available
25 hours
Class size
Maximum 16 students,
average 10
Minimum Level
Pre-Intermediate
Course length
6+ weeks
Minimum age
16+ years old
Mode of study
Face-to-face
(Available online)
OUR UNIVERSITY PARTNERS
Note: Completing this
course with success
allows you to meet the
English language
requirements for
admission to one of our
partner universities,
eliminating the need to
take the IELTS exam as
part of your application.
...and more!
