Language class requirements
Different universities in Britain offer different language courses and have different IELTS requirements for students. But generally speaking, the IELTS score of a language course that has been applied for 4-6 weeks can only be lower than the 0.5 point required by the degree course, that is, at least 5.5 -6.0 points are required.
Pre-session Courses, also known as language courses, are mainly aimed at those students who are qualified for admission to British universities but have poor language performance. At the end of the school's language course, there is usually a final exam, which is conducted by the school, and you can formally enter the degree course through this exam.
Language class hours are not uniform, ranging from 4-6 weeks to 20-25 weeks. The length of language class that students need to complete depends on the language requirements of degree courses and students' current English scores. If the gap is bigger, the longer they need to take language classes.
Requirements for language courses in some British universities:
1, University College London
7-week language class: IELTS must reach a total score of not less than 6.0 and a single item of not less than 5.5.
9-week language class: IELTS must reach a total score of at least 5.5, and the single item should not be less than 5.0.
1 1 week Language category: The total IELTS score must be at least 5.0, of which three items are not less than 5.0 and the other item is not less than 5.5.
2. Imperial College London
6-week language class: IELTS total score is 6.5 and individual item is not less than 5.5, or IELTS total score is 6.0 and individual item is not less than 5.5.
3. King's College London
6-week language course: at least 6.0 points for each item, not less than 5.5 points.
4. Southampton University
6-week language class: IELTS total score must be at least 6.0.
1 1 weekly language class: the total score of IELTS must reach at least 5.5.
5. Warwick University
6-week language class: IELTS score at least 6.0, including listening/reading score not less than 5.5 and speaking/writing score not less than 6.0.
6. Durham University
6-week language class: IELTS must reach a total score of at least 6.0, and the single item should not be less than 6.0.
10 week language category: IELTS must reach a total score of at least 6.0, and the single item should not be less than 5.5.
20-week language class: IELTS must reach a total score of at least 5.5 and a single item must not be less than 5.5.
Common problems in language courses
1. It is also conditional to apply for language courses!
I have heard many students say: I only get 5 points in the IELTS test now, so I won't take it. Anyway, I can sign up for language courses.
Students who still hold this idea can only say, it's time for you to wake up!
When applying for a language, the school will clearly list the minimum requirements, including the requirements of total score and small score, and look at the entrance requirements of language courses in detail, such as language courses of about ten weeks. Most schools with good rankings require a total score of 6.0, and all four scores must reach at least 5.5. Individual schools have no requirements for individual items, only for the total score. Good schools generally do not accept students with IELTS scores of 1 or above.
2. How long does the language course take?
The length of language courses depends on students' current IELTS scores. The difference between the IELTS level and the language level required by the university is 0.5 points, usually 4-8 weeks, and so on. The specific time varies from school to school.
3. When do I apply for the language course?
Some students asked: Can I apply for a language if I still can't pass the IELTS test during the summer vacation?
The answer is: of course not.
The reason is:
(1) Language courses are full. With the number of applicants soaring year by year, language courses will be full very quickly. For example, all language courses at University College London (UCL) have been closed. Applications for all pre-conference courses (19 weeks, 1 1 week, 8 weeks and 5 weeks) are now closed.
Therefore, it is necessary to confirm the language courses in advance, and not just wait for the new IELTS scores. Pay attention to whether you need to pay a deposit at the same time when applying. If the deposit has been paid, if you don't study, the deposit will not be refunded.
(2) Applying for a language course does not end with submitting an application. You have to wait for the language offer, CAS, apply for accommodation and apply for a visa. All these processes take time.
If you can't meet the language entrance requirements of the school and miss the application for language courses, you really won't be able to start school this fall, which will delay the whole year.
4. How to query the information of language courses in universities?
Search for pre-class English courses or summer school English courses or EAP directly on the school website, and the relevant pages will display information such as the time, requirements and fees of language courses.
5. Is the language course passing rate high?
Language courses are generally provided by the language center of a university, and the teachers who teach them have many years of experience in college language teaching, which is very essence and targeted. Basically, as long as you can apply for the language course in this school and study hard on the course (pay attention to study hard! There won't be much problem in passing the final exam. Many language courses also attach great importance to students' attendance. Only by taking as many courses as possible can we ensure that we can pass the exam. Generally speaking, the pass rate of each language course is about 80%.
However, due to the increasing number of applicants, the examination after the language course is bound to increase the difficulty, which means that some students will be brushed off after the language course.
6. Do I have to take IELTS again after the language class?
Generally speaking, you don't need to take IELTS after passing the language test. However, there are also very few universities, where students need to retake IELTS after the language course and get qualified results in exchange for unconditional admission. Every school has relevant regulations on this point, so it is recommended to make an inquiry on the school website in advance.