Pre-Sessional English
LSC offers Pre-Sessional English courses designed for both students who require additional English language training to meet minimum entry requirements for British degree programmes or students who wish to further improve their English language.
About the course
Some applicants to LSCM and other higher education (HE) institutions fall slightly short of the English language level required to start their chosen HE programme. The Pre-Sessional English course is designed to develop and enhance those learners' English language skills. Specifically, it seeks to support them to reach the English language level: B2+ (broadly equivalent to IELTS 6 and within the 'independent' speaker category). LSCM's pre-sessional English course will:
- Carry out an initial diagnostic assessment to ensure that it can provide bespoke teaching, tailored to meet the needs of each individual learner, giving them the language skills that will best meet their specific needs.
- Equip students with specific English language skills for academic reading writing speaking and listening, preparing them for higher education academic study.
- Improve other transferable skills such as presentation, research and interpersonal skills.
- Encourage independent learning and self-development, through providing students a range of interactive resources for them to engage in.
- At the end of the course, each student will undertake an assessment to establish their English level and suitability for higher education.