Pre-sessional English course: Course fees and accommodation
Students of Kingston University qualify for reduced tuition fees. This applies to:
- Existing Kingston University students
- Students will take up an offer of a place on a full-time course of study at Kingston University
Non-Kingston University students
Where possible we offer places on the Pre-sessional English course to students who do not aim to study at Kingston University (fees shown in brackets).
2021 Summer pre-sessional courses
| Course type | Course dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Extended course | 29 March – 27 August | £7,250 (non KU £8,700) |
| Long course | 10 May – 27 August | £5,550 (non KU £6,670) |
| Medium course | 14 June – 27 August | £3,850 (non KU £4,640) |
| Short course | 19 July – 27 August | £2,100 (non KU £2,500) |
2021 Autumn pre-sessional courses
| Course type | Course dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Medium course | 27 September – 11 December | £3,850 (non KU £4,640) |
| Short course | 1 November – 11 December | £2,100 (non KU £2,500) |
2021 Pre-sessional course accommodation
For online Summer 2021 courses, halls accommodation may be available. Please contact the course administrators to find out if there is any availability.
For face-to-face courses, you can book self-catering accommodation in a University hall of residence. All rooms are en-suite with your own shower and WC with shared kitchen facilities. Accommodation is offered on a first come, first served basis on the long, medium and short summer pre-sessional courses. It may be available on the Summer extended course and Autumn courses subject to availability. Rooms will cost between £143 and £148 per week and will be available from the Saturday before the start of your course until the Saturday after your course. Please note that students may be required to move rooms a number of weeks after their course starts.
In all halls of residence you will need to provide your own cooking equipment and do your own cleaning. A bedding pack is available for a small fee.
How to book
Further details will follow
Further information
Advice on finding private or bed and breakfast accommodation is also available, please contact the Pre-sessional Course Administrators.
Main course accommodation
If you require halls of residence accommodation for the academic year, you must apply for this separately. You can do this as soon as you have accepted a conditional offer for your main course.
Contact us
Pre-sessional administrators
Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 7042 / +44 (0)20 8417 7790
Please note: administrators are best contacted by email while remote working is in place during the pandemic.
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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.
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Contact us
Pre-sessional administrators
Tel: +44 (0)20 8417 7042 / +44 (0)20 8417 7790
Please note: administrators are best contacted by email while remote working is in place during the pandemic.