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).
2023 online summer pre-sessional courses
| Course type | Course dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Extended course | 6 March – 4 August 2023 (online) | £7,875 (non KU £9,350) |
| Long course | 11 April – 4 August 2023 (online) | £5,950 (non KU £7,025) |
| Medium course | 22 May – 4 August 2023 (online) | £4,195 (non KU £4,950) |
| Short course | 26 June – 4 August 2023 (online) | £2,400 (non KU £2,700) |
2023 face-to-face autumn pre-sessional courses
| Course type | Course dates | Course fees |
|---|---|---|
| Medium course | 25 September – 8 December 2023 (face-to-face) | £4,195 (non KU £4,950) |
| Short course | 30 October – 8 December 2023 (face-to-face) | £2,400 (non KU £2,700) |
2023 pre-sessional course accommodation
For Summer 2023 courses, halls accommodation is not required as the courses will be taught online.
For Autumn 2023 courses, halls accommodation is not available. However, the course team can provide help and advice in finding private accommodation, please see below.
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.