Introduction
As you know, the world has changed very suddenly. Due to the spread of Coronavirus, travel has become much more difficult for many people and we are being encouraged by governments and health professionals to minimise social contact. Here at LSI Portsmouth, we take your health and safety very seriously. As a result, we have decided to move our Pre-Sessional courses online during this difficult time. This means that you have the opportunity to prepare for studying at university in the UK from the safety and comfort of your own home!
The Pre-Sessional online courses follow exactly the same scheme of work as the face to face course, so it uses the same materials, includes the same assessments and the same number of class contact hours. The only difference is that the classes are conducted online via Zoom (the teleconferencing app).
To study on this course, you will need the following:
A PC, laptop or tablet with a keyboard (not a smartphone, because you need a keyboard and a good size screen)
A webcam with a microphone if using a PC
Microsoft Office and the ability to use Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint
The Zoom app (you can also use it through your browser)
A coursebook (please email the school for details)
A reliable Internet connection
A quiet room where you will not be disturbed
The ability to attend every lesson (we have a 90% attendance policy – if you attend fewer than 90% of the lessons you cannot pass the course)
Please note that the lessons will take place from 09:00 – 15:45 Mondays to Thursdays and 09:00 – 11:45 on Fridays. These times are in the UK, so please make sure you know what time this equates to in your country. There are no lessons at the weekend.
The first two days of your course will be Induction and will acquaint you with the rules and other information relating to the course. There will also be some initial testing components.
Our Online Pre-Sessional courses are recognised by:
The University of Portsmouth
International College Portsmouth (ICP)
Bangor University
The University of South Wales
University of Chichester
Kingston University
If you would like to study at one of the above institutions, then please apply directly to that university.
If your chosen university gives you an offer, the offer will state what IELTS score you need to be accepted. If your IELTS score is lower than what you need, then you can do an online Pre-Sessional course with us INSTEAD OF getting the required IELTS score, and all of this online in your home!
Pre-Sessional Courses & Fees
Course Options:
Course Fees:
Extended 36 Week Pre-Sessional Programme 30/11/2020 – 20/08/21
£9,900
PSE1 20 Week Pre-Sessional Programme/2.0 IELTS Bands 23/11/20 – 23/04/21 06/04/21 – 20/08/21 03/08/21 – 17/12/21
£6,200
PSE2 16 Week Pre-Sessional Programme/1.5 IELTS Bands 04/01/21 – 23/04/21 04/05/21 – 20/08/21 31/08/21 – 17/12/21
£4,960
PSE3 11 Week Pre-Sessional Programme/1.0 IELTS Bands 08/02/21 – 23/04/21 07/06/21 – 20/08/21 04/10/21 – 17/12/21
£3,575
PSE4 7 Week Pre-Sessional Programme/0.5 IELTS Bands 08/03/21 – 23/04/21 05/07/21 – 20/08/21 01/11/21 – 17/12/21
£2,275
PSE5 (Summer only) 4 Week Pre-Sessional Programme/Unconditional 26/07/21 – 20/08/21
£1,500