We aim to help you:
Meet the minimum language requirements for your academic course
Improve your confidence in using English
Enhance all four skill areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking
Studying the Pre-sessional English Language Preparation (PELP) course is a great way to raise your overall English proficiency by focusing on English language skills. These programmes are studied in Lincoln and in-person only (there is no online version) and are designed for students who want to progress to an International Year One programme. They will increase your understanding of academic study, whilst helping you to develop a wide range of essential English language skills.
The course content is designed to be engaging and interactive, providing multiple occasions to learn independently, with your fellow students, and with your tutors. We provide a comprehensive and targeted approach to enhance your English proficiency with selected up-to-date resources that give you clear feedback and learning opportunities.
You will be taught in small groups by a team of highly experienced tutors, and you will have a chance to work alongside students from other countries.
The course aims to increase your IELTS by 0.5 (per 5 weeks of study) or IELTS 1.0 (per 10 weeks of study) by successful completion of the course.
Meet the minimum language requirements for your academic course
Improve your confidence in using English
Enhance all four skill areas: reading, writing, listening, and speaking
What to expect:
Course | Course Start date | Course End date |
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Summer 2025: 5-weeks | Friday 8 August | Friday 12 September |
*Minimum grade in each skill area
Course | Fees | PELP Application Deadline | CAS Deadline |
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Summer 2025: 5-weeks | £1,800 | Monday 7 July | Friday 11 July ** |
**CAS request deadlines are dependent upon visa processing times so may be subject to change.
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PELP is the correct programme if you intend to progress to International Year One. If you intend to progress to another University of Lincoln undergraduate or postgraduate programme, please consider applying for the Pre-sessional English and Academic Study Skills (PEASS) programme.
The entry requirements depend on the level of the main degree course you wish to progress onto. Find your main degree course entry requirements here: lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/
Accepted English Qualifications | 10 Week PELP On-Campus | 5 Week PELP On-Campus |
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IELTS Academic UKVI |
4.5 (4.0)* | 5.0 (4.5)* |
LanguageCert Academic SELT |
B1 min. 40 | B1 min. 40 |
Pearson PTE Academic UKVI |
NA | 43 (43)* |
Want to know more about what to expect? Here are the answers to our frequently asked questions.
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool Campus
Lincoln
LN6 7TS