English language programmes
We provide a number of courses to help you develop your academic English language skills:
- Pre-sessional English language course
Improve your English language skills and learn about study methods and life in the UK.
- International foundation year (IFY) and International Year One (Business)
Gain the language and academic skills required to gain access on a Kingston University undergraduate course.
- English language development programme
After you enrol, this free programme offers a range of academic English courses and tutorial support throughout the academic year. - Pre-masters programme (Business and Management)
Achieve the language and/or academic skills required for a Business and Management Masters degree at Kingston University.
IELTS examination
If you need to study for your IELTS examination in Britain, we recommend you use a British Council-accredited English language school.
The University has an excellent relationship the Wimbledon School of English that offers a university English language programme designed to help you reach the required level of English for your chosen course.
Pre-sessional course accreditation
Our pre-sessional English course is accredited by the British Association of Lecturers in English for Academic Purposes (BALEAP). This organisation sets rigorous criteria to ensure that courses in English language and study skills for speakers of other languages are of a high standard and provide an excellent quality of service.


