Pre-sessional English online courses

Find out how to apply for an online pre-sessional English course at Sussex.


Why study Pre-sessional English online?

On this course you will:

  • study from the comfort of your own home with live teaching sessions that suit your time zone
  • save money on accommodation costs and living expenses
  • join a community of like-minded students also progressing onto Sussex degree courses.

Apply now.

About the online course

This course is for you if English is not your first language and you need to improve your language skills before starting your undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Sussex.

We offer an eight-week online Pre-sessional course. The course will focus on improving your English language skills, as well as introducing you to English for Academic Purposes. 

Choosing the right course for you will depend on your incoming language level, and the level you need to achieve for your chosen degree.

Learn more about the course below, including tuition fees, application deadlines and entry requirements. 


How to apply

There are two ways you can apply for a Pre-sessional English course in two ways: 

If you are a scholarship holder or sponsored student, you must apply for the online Pre-sessional course via our online shop. You will need to show evidence of your scholarship or sponsorship. 

Already applied?

If you've already been accepted on to a Pre-sessional English course, you can pay the remainder of your fees. If you pay by bank transfer you must email the receipt to efl@sussex.ac.uk.


Progression on to your degree

  • On successfully passing the online Pre-sessional course, the University Admissions department will send you the CAS statement for your degree.
  • Our immigration advisers can help with the Student Visa application from the UK.

 Terms and conditions

Late applications cannot be guaranteed a place on the course. There can be no refund or discount for late arrivals or early leavers. Please note you have 14 days after you have paid in which to cancel and receive a refund for tuition deposits. However, refunds will only be made if cancellation notice is received 4 weeks (28 days) before the start of the course. In the case of a refund, an administration charge of £50 will be made.

If you can provide proof of testing positive for Covid 10 days or less before the course starts we will give you a full refund.

If your country, or the UK, will not allow you to travel due to Covid, we will give you a full refund.

The University will be closed on UK public holidays and other University minimum service days. No teaching will take place on these days. See the full list of closure and minimum service days


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