Online Pre-sessional English
City St George's, University of London International Study Centre
Improve your English language skills to the level required by your City St George's, University of London degree, from anywhere in the world. This intensive programme offers progress of 0.5–1.0 IELTS points per term (depending on course length).
You’ll increase your confidence in English reading, writing, listening and speaking – both in social and academic settings – with a focus on subject-specific vocabulary and study skills.
Our online course is highly interactive, offering expert teaching and high standards.
Why study Online Pre-sessional English?
- Intensive language and study skills development to prepare for your degree, without applying for a visa.
- Develop the vocabulary and study skills you’ll need for your degree, alongside classmates studying similar subjects.
- Assessments include writing/reading/listening tests, a research essay and an academic presentation.
- Take advantage of studying online, at your own pace, from wherever you are.
Key Information
- A visa-free online programme for intensive English language and study skills preparation.
- 100% of Online Pre-sessional English students progress to a UK university (based on students who completed the programme in 2024/25).
- Suitable for students with an offer to start a degree at City St George's, University of London.
- Students who successfully complete all parts of the course are guaranteed a place at City St George's, University of London (assuming that all other conditions outlined in their university offer letter have been met).
Course Details
Online Pre-sessional English
City St George's, University of London International Study Centre
Age Requirement
17
Academic Requirements
Offer of a place on a degree at City, University of London including Bayes Business School Undergraduate degrees. Students aiming for postgraduate study at Bayes Business School are not eligible.
Contact psecity@intoglobal.com to see if you are eligible.
English Language Requirements
For degree courses that require IELTS 6.5 for direct entry - IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in three subskills and 5.0 in one subskill) or equivalent For degree courses that require IELTS 6.0 for direct entry - IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5 in any subskill and a 5.5 in writing) or equivalent
Academic Year 2025/26
29th June 2026 - 21st August 2026
- Term 1: 29th June 2026 - 21st August 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 3,750.00
Enrolment fee (Compulsory)
£ 275.00
Textbooks (Compulsory)
£ 295.00 - 350.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 575.00
Approximate cost
£ 4,895.00 - 4,950.00
The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.
Prices shown here are provisional and reflect the cost of tuition fees for this course for the 2026/27 academic year. Tuition fees for this course may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 30 November 2026 will pay the 2026/2027 price as per their existing offer letter. After 30 November 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2027/2028 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.