Online Pre-sessional English
Queen’s University Belfast International Study Centre
Improve your English language skills to the level required by your Queen's University Belfast degree, from anywhere in the world. This intensive programme offers progress of 0.5–1.0 IELTS points per term (depending on course length).
You’ll increase your confidence in English reading, writing, listening and speaking – both in social and academic settings – with a focus on subject-specific vocabulary and study skills.
Our online course is highly interactive, offering the same expert teaching and high standards as our in-person classes. If you prefer to learn face-to-face, we also offer an on-campus Pre-sessional English course.
Key Information
- A visa-free online programme for intensive English language and study skills preparation.
- 98% of Online Pre-sessional English students progress to a UK university (based on students who completed the programme in 2024).
- Suitable for students with an offer to start a degree at Queen's University Belfast in September 2025.
- Develop essential study skills in academic writing, reading, listening and speaking – from anywhere in the world.
- Assessments include writing/reading/listening tests, a research essay and an academic presentation.
- Students who successfully complete all parts of the course are guaranteed a place at Queen's University Belfast (assuming that all other conditions outlined in their university offer letter have been met).
Academic Requirements
Offer of a place at Queen's University Belfast.English Language Requirements
For degree courses that require IELTS 6.5 for direct entry- IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent For degree courses that require IELTS 6.0 for direct entry- IELTS 5.0 (with a minimum of 5.0 in any subskill) or equivalent
Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.
Academic Year 2025/26
1st June 2026 - 21st August 2026
- Term 1: 1st June 2026 - 21st August 2026
Estimated cost of attendance
Tuition fee
£ 5,600.00
Enrolment fee
£ 250.00
Textbooks
£ 105.00 - 865.00
Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)
£ 500.00
Approximate cost
£ 6,455.00 - 7,215.00
Prices shown here reflect the cost of tuition fees for this course for the 2025/26 academic year. Tuition fees for this course may increase in future academic years. See more information about tuition fees here.
All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.
Please note these prices don't include accommodation. Visit your centre’s accommodation page to know more about your housing options.