We offer Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) courses for international students who need to improve their language skills before starting an NTU course. Our courses range from six to thirty weeks depending on your ability and the English language level you need to achieve.
Even if you have achieved the University's English language requirements, our six-week course is highly recommended. This is because it is the ideal preparation and study skill course for your successful academic study.
You can also apply, if you are not going to continue your studies with an undergraduate or postgraduate course.
Pre-Sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) courses 2012| Duration | Dates | Fees |
|---|
| 20 weeks | 16 April 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £5,400 |
| 15 weeks | 21 May 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £4,050 |
| 10 weeks | 2 July 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £2,700 |
| 6 weeks | 30 July 2012 - 7 September 2012 | £1,620 |
| 10 weeks | 8 October 2012 - 14 December 2012 | £2,810 |
| 6 weeks | 5 November 2012 - 14 December 2012 | £1,685 |
| 30 weeks | 8 October 2012 - 21 June 2012 | £8,425 |
| 30 weeks | 14 January 2013 - 6 September 2013 | £8,425 |
| 20 weeks | 15 April 2013 - 6 September 2013 | £5,620 |
| 15 weeks | 20 May 2013 - 6 September 2013 | £4,215 |
| 10 weeks | 1 July 2013 - 6 September 2013 | £2,810 |
| 6 weeks | 29 July 2013 - 6 September 2013 | £1,685 |
If you have also applied for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate course, then you will be required to reach a specific IELTS score before you are able to progress at the end of your PEAP course. It is important to read the entry requirements on the How to apply page so you are aware of which PEAP course is right for you or understand how many weeks you will be asked to study in order to reach the appropriate level of English.
How to pay your fees
- You can pay for the 30-week courses in installments. For all other courses, you need to pay for the PEAP course in full, and then also pay the £3,000 advance payment for the main course at NTU.
- You will be provided with a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) for each course accordingly. See the full fee payment details.
Booking accommodation
If you are thinking about where to live during your PEAP studies at NTU, then please read the information below.
NTU accommodation
We have a variety of student accommodation based on each campus. Please be aware that the accommodation is very popular and is therefore booked very quickly. As we cannot guarantee the availability of our rooms, we advise you follow the link below to look at the different options available.
Find out more about booking accommodation here.
Homestay accommodation
You can also choose to live with a family from our large network of host families in Nottingham.
Expect to pay approximately £110 a week, which includes breakfast, evening meals and lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Generally we recommend that you pay for one week at a time to make sure that you are happy and comfortable living with that family.
If you are interested in homestay, please contact Pamelia Robinson at least three weeks before the start of your course.
Please note that we will be unable to secure you any accommodation until you have received an unconditional offer for your PEAP course.
Please note the following information for applicants
This course will improve your all-round English language ability. You will also develop your study skills and find out about British university culture.
There are 21 hours of tuition per week. These include the following areas of study:
- general language improvement
- vocabulary and grammar development
- speaking and pronunciation
- social English
- academic language improvement
- listening and note taking
- reading academic books and articles
- writing essays and reports
- seminar skills
- oral presentations
- study skills
- literacy skills
- word processing
- project work.
You will have access to the following facilities as a student at Nottingham Language Centre:
You will also have free access to the internet and email.
What to expect from the course
- You will be tested on arrival and placed in a group with students who share the same level of proficiency.
- You will have 21 hours of tuition per week.
- The maximum class size is 16.
- The minimum age of students is 18.
- You will be assessed with coursework, essays, tests and presentations.
If you do not meet the English language requirements of your chosen degree, our Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) courses will help you to achieve the necessary standard - enabling you to access academic institutions in the United Kingdom including Nottingham Trent University, and improving your education and employability.
How to apply
If you have an offer for an academic course at NTU, we will advise you on the length of PEAP course you may need (from your current language level) and will confirm this as a condition of your offer. If you decide to do this course all you need to do to apply is use the 'Contact Us' facility in your applicant portal to advise us of your interest, as well as providing your English Language test certificate if you have not done so already.
Alternatively you can apply online
If you are applying for a course through UCAS you also need to contact Admissions explaining that you would like to apply for the PEAP course.
You may also find the following information useful:
- Read the PEAP Terms and Conditions
- Read the Pre-departure information
- If you need to apply for a visa to study in the UK, please read the information on immigration.
Entry requirements for PEAP (students requiring a Tier 4 visa)
If you are applying for a PEAP course and you require a Tier 4 visa you must provide an IELTS, TOEFL (iBT), or Pearson (PTE Academic) English test and achieve the minimum requirements as outlined in the table below:
| Current IELTS | TOEFL (iBT) | Pearson Test of English (Academic only) | IELTS Requirement |
|---|
| IELTS 6 | IELTS 6.5 | IELTS 7 |
| 4.0 with a minimum of 4.0 in each skill | 42 with at least:
Reading: 4
Listening: 9
Speaking: 16
Writing: 13 | If you have a TOEFL or Pearson test you must meet the minimum requirements below in order to obtain a Tier 4 visa. | 20 weeks | 30 weeks | n/a |
| 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in each skill | 47 with at least:
Reading: 4
Listening: 9
Speaking: 16
Writing: 13 | If you have a TOEFL or Pearson test you must meet the minimum requirements below in order to obtain a Tier 4 visa. | 15 weeks | 20 weeks | n/a |
| 5.0 with a minimum of 4.0 in each skill | 54 with at least:
Reading: 4
Listening: 9
Speaking: 16
Writing: 13 | 38 with at least 36 in each skill | 10 weeks | 15 weeks | n/a |
| 5.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in each skill | 64 with at least:
Reading: 4
Listening: 9
Speaking: 16
Writing: 13 | 46 with at least 36 in each skill | 6 weeks | 10 weeks | n/a |
| 6.0 with a minimum of 4.0 in each skill | 76 with at least:
Reading: 4
Listening: 9
Speaking: 16
Writing: 13 | 54 with at least 36 in each skill | None | 6 weeks | n/a |
| 6.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in each skill | 83 with at least:
Reading: 4
Listening: 9
Speaking: 16, Writing: 13 | 62 with at least 36 in each skill | None | None (but some Schools may require 6 weeks if less than IELTS 6/TOEFL 24 in Reading and Writing) | 10 weeks |
Please note:
- Tests must have been taken within two years of the start date of the course.
- If you have an unconditional offer but are interested in doing a PEAP course as a preparation for your study these requirements will still apply.
Entry requirements for PEAP (students who do not require a Tier 4 visa)
Entry requirements for PEAP (students who do not require a Tier 4 visa) In-sessional English Language support
| Current IELTS | TOEFL (Paper) | TOEFL (iBT) | University of Reading TEEP | Password | Pearson Test of English (Academic only) | IELTS Requirement |
|---|
| IELTS 6 | IELTS 6.5 | IELTS 7 |
| 4.0 | 437 | 40 | n/a | 4.0 | n/a | 30 weeks | 30 weeks | |
| 4.5 | 457 | 47 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 32 | 15 weeks | 20 weeks | |
| 5.0 | 480 | 54 | 5.0 | n/a | 38 | 10 weeks | 15 weeks | |
| 5.5 | 510 | 64 | 5.5 | n/a | 46 | 6 weeks | 10 weeks | |
| 6.0 | 540 | 76 | 6.0 | n/a | 54 | None | 6 weeks | |
| 6.5 | 560 | 83 | 6.5 | n/a | 62 | None | None | 10 weeks |
| 7.0 | 600 | 100 | 7.0 | n/a | 68 | None | None | |
When you start your academic course, we offer English language support classes free of charge to all international students.
