About the English Language Preparation Programme
ELPP courses run between 1 and 2 semesters and offer students the opportunity to improve their English language skills, a vital element of academic success.
Courses range from focusing on academic studies, bridging the gap some students may have in getting used to the UK style of university teaching, to general English language (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) to achieve the required IELTS for progression to a foundation programme.
Benefits of the ELPP
What the ELPP covers
Depending on the English course taken, students can expect to be taught a number of general English language foundational skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The programme also helps students develop more academic-focused skills such as academic writing, critical analysis, referencing, and seminar skills.
The overarching aim of this programme is to prepare students for academic study within the UK university system.
Online Pre-Sessional English Programme
The Online Pre-Sessional English Programme offers students a flexible way to improve their English before starting an eligible January 2027 programme at OnCampus Southampton, OnCampus Loughborough or OnCampus Ireland.
Studied entirely online, the course is designed for students who do not yet meet the required English language level and provides the skills and support needed for academic success. Successful students can progress to their chosen OnCampus programme and then continue to a degree at the University of Southampton, Loughborough University, or one of the OnCampus Ireland university partners.
Start: 28 September 2026
End: 20 November 2026
Duration: 8 weeks
Fees: £4,000
Live classes: Monday to Friday
Class times: 09:00-12:00 UK Time
Teaching hours: 15 hours per week
Learning platform: Canvas
IELTS 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in each skill)
SELT required for entry (UK only)
Students must hold an offer for an eligible OnCampus January 27 programme prior to applying for the Online Pre-Sessional English Programme (UFP: OnCampus Loughborough and OnCampus Southampton, and IFP: OnCampus Ireland).
UK: Minimum score of 85 overall (with 85 in all elements)
IRE: Minimum score of 90 overall (with 90 in writing, and 75 in listening, speaking and reading)
(Duolingo test fee included in programme fee)
- The Online Pre-Sessional Programme is separate from your OnCampus academic programme. Students must register for both the Online Pre-Sessional Programme and their OnCampus programme separately.
- The OnCampus Loughborough UFP will start in February 2027.
- Some progressions require higher IELTS entry for the Foundation programme and are not eligible for the Online Pre-Sessional English Programme. Contact your local OnCampus representative for further information.
OnCampus Centres
Click on the logos in the grid below to discover the OnCampus centres that offer the English Language Preparation Programme.
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