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What sort of training is available?

The Bridge Programme is a full-time English language and study skills course. It is specifically designed for European and International students who:

  • plan to continue their higher education studies at Foundation, Undergraduate or Postgraduate level
  • are looking for an intensive course with an academic focus to improve their general English
  • need to develop their professional English for business and industry
  • wish to improve their IELTS (Academic) score for university entrance or professional development

 Pre-Sessional Courses are intensive summer courses designed for students who are going to study at Cardiff University in the Autumn. The course is designed for people holding offers from or applying to Cardiff University at postgraduate or undergraduate level.


Pre-International Foundation Programme English Course is a course designed for students who will be starting the International Foundation Programme in the following Autumn

 In-sessional Courses : A portfolio of courses designed for current international students on academic schemes at Cardiff University.

What other services are available to me during my course?

The University is an official examinations centre for:

  • British Council International English Language Testing Service (IELTS)

Plus:

  • University educational counselling service
  • Advice on postgraduate and undergraduate courses
  • Use of libraries, resource centres and computer workstations

How will I be taught and assessed?

Teaching on all English Language Programmes takes place in groups of 14 students or fewer. You will work from a core syllabus, usually with a main coursebook, and make use of authentic and commercial resources. Ways of monitoring your progress may include:

  • A placement test and exit assessment test

What qualifications will I receive?

You can prepare for an internationally recognised qualification. If you want to apply for university in Britain, you can take the British Council International English Language Testing Service (IELTS) exam. This exam can be taken at Cardiff University.

How long can I study English?

You can study for as long as you want subject to course dates. If you know your current level of English you can contact us for advice on how long to study to achieve university entry level or to pass a specified public examination.

When should I apply?

Early application is strongly recommended. This ensures that there is plenty of time for you to receive your offer letter and CAS number and to obtain your visa. In addition, please note that we cannot guarantee university accommodation to students applying for the Bridge Programme (September to June) less than one month before the start of the course. (Bridge Programme students starting in September and studying until December or March and those starting in January or in April should contact the English Language Programmes office for details of availability of university accommodation as University accommodation is not guaranteed for part-sessional students).

What facilities do we offer?

Students taking full-time English-language courses at the Communications and International Relations Division will have:

  • Access to the modern and well-equipped University language laboratory.
  • Access to the University libraries and computing centres.
  • Use in class of modern coursebooks, TV, audio, and video equipment.
  • Access to the Students Union facilities (banks, bars, shops, cafes).
  • Access to the University welfare and careers advisory services.

Students on the summer courses can participate in an active social and recreational programme, including regular excursions to places of interest, such as Oxford, Bath and London, and local seaside resorts, castles and museums. We also organise a welcome night and other social evenings.