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Pre-sessional summer courses

Mae'r cynnwys hwn ar gael yn Saesneg yn unig.

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These full-time, intensive English language courses are for international students with IELTS (Academic) scores of either 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 or 6.5 and who hold an offer to study on an undergraduate or postgraduate course with us.

If you successfully complete your relevant pre-sessional course, there is no need to retake an IELTS test.

In 2023 we will be offering both Online and On-campus courses.

8-week courses

For students with IELTS 6.0 (with all sub-scores at 4.0 or higher) who have a course entry requirement of IELTS 6.5.

10-week courses

For students with scores of IELTS 6.5 (with 4.0 in all sub-scores) who have a course entry requirement of IELTS 7.0.

12-week courses

For students with IELTS 5.5 who have a score of 5.0 in Writing (and all other sub-scores at 4.0 or higher) and have a course entry requirement of IELTS 6.5.

20-week courses

This summer 2023 course is for students with IELTS (Academic) 5.0 overall (with a sub-score of 5.0 in Writing, 4.5 in Speaking and all other sub-scores at 4.0 or higher) and who have a course entry requirement of IELTS 6.5.

Aspire Refugee Scholarship

This Aspire scholarship is for Refugees seeking a Pre-sessional English language course prior to undergraduate or postgraduate studies at Cardiff University.

Arrivals and cancellation policies

Information on our deadlines for when you can start a course and alter the length of time you study.

Which type of English language test do I need?

See which Secure English Language Test (SELT) you'll need in order to apply for a place on our courses and secure a visa.

How to apply

Find out how to apply for our 8, 10 and 12 week courses.

Assessment

Your performance on your chosen course will be assessed in a variety of different ways.

Accommodation

Learn more about student residences and private accommodation.

Paying your Pre-sessional fees

Information on how to pay your Pre-sessional fees.