English language programmes for International students
The University provides a number of courses to help you develop your academic English language skills:
Pre-sessional English courses
Improve and develop your academic language skills with an online Pre-sessional English course.
You will also learn important study skills to help you succeed in your degree, and gain an insight into life in the UK.
International Foundation programmes
If you need to improve both your English language skills and your subject grades before applying to Kingston University, completing a course at the Kingston University International Study Centre could be the right path for you. The access courses are run in collaboration with Kingston University and offer progression (subject to achieving required grades) to a selected number of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
International Foundation Year
Reach the language and academic skills required to gain access to a Kingston University London undergraduate course.
International Year One
Develop the language and study skills required to join the second year of an undergraduate course at Kingston University London.
Pre-Masters Programme
Achieve the language and academic skills required for a business and management masters degree at Kingston University London.
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 with 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.
How we support our students
When you study a main degree course at Kingston University, you will have access to free English language courses throughout the academic year. The programme focuses on the language and communication skills you need to use for your studies – English for academic purposes.