We will continue to deliver our Spring 2021 PEAP courses online. Teaching will be carried out using an online video communications platform. Our Language Centre staff are experienced in online delivery and are confident that the course is delivered to a high standard. Staff are also able to provide group and one-to-one support throughout your studies.
Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)
Our PEAP courses are for international students who need to improve their language skills before starting an NTU course.
Our courses range from 6 to 20 weeks depending on ability, the language level you need to achieve, and availability of our courses.
It's really important to read the entry requirements so you know which course is right for you and understand how many weeks you'll be asked to study in order to reach the appropriate level of English.
If you've applied for an undergraduate or postgraduate course, you'll be required to reach a specific grade at the end of your PEAP course before you can progress to the degree course.
You can also apply for a PEAP course if you are not going to continue your studies on an undergraduate or postgraduate course.
Course dates and fees
| Duration | Dates | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 20 weeks Online | 22 March 2021 – 27 August 2021 | £6,550 |
| 15 weeks Online | 04 May 2021 – 27 August 2021 | £4,900 |
| 10 weeks Online | 21 June 2021 – 27 August 2021 | £3,250 |
| 6 weeks Online or on-campus | 19 July 2021 – 27 August 2021 | £1,950 |
Circular, interactive learning
Your PEAP course will be very interactive.
First, you'll start by preparing for the session. You may be asked to complete a pre-lesson task, or do some research, for example.
Next, whether you are studying with us online or on campus in the future, you'll be working together with others in the session. You'll get feedback from your classmates and teachers.
After the session, you'll be asked to review what you did and prepare for the next session.
'Learning by doing' is an introduction to the NTU way of doing things and a great preparation for starting academic life at the University.
The best thing is the teachers; they're very friendly and professional and always help when you need support.
Ngoc, Vietnam
Our dedicated language support continues when you've completed PEAP and started your degree course. We offer English language suppport classes free of charge, including one-to-one help with academic writing.
How to pay PEAP course fees
For 10 or 6-week PEAP courses you must pay your PEAP course fees in full by:
- entering the full amount into option 5 ‘Pre-sessional English fees’ on Global Pay (Western Union) or;
- by credit/debit card on our Online Store.
For 20 or 15-week PEAP courses you can either:
- pay your fees in full (as above) or;
- pay an advanced payment of £3,000 through Global Pay (Western Union) by selecting option 1 ‘Advanced payment’, or pay your advanced payment on our Online Store.
If you choose to pay advanced payment only, you'll also need to arrange an instalment plan to pay the rest of your fees in order to be fully enrolled. Our finance team will help you arrange instalment plans, if you need any support.
If you need to cancel
Hopefully you won't need to cancel for any reason. Just in case you do though, it's good to know that you can cancel your PEAP course at any time up to the start date of the course. You can do this by:
- writing an email to the admissions team or;
- completing a course cancellation form.
If you start the PEAP course and decide to leave, you can get a refund. This will be a proportion of the course cost depending on how long you've studied. For example, if you decide to leave after studying 60% of your PEAP course, you can get a refund of 40% of your PEAP course fee.
What you'll study
The Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course will improve your all-round English language ability. You will also develop your study skills and learn about British university culture.
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Course content
Learning outcomes
The PEAP course has the following learning outcomes:
- understand academic texts when you read them quickly and carefully;
- research, plan, and write a well-structured and coherent argumentative essay, using standard citation and bibliographic conventions;
- find, select, summarise, paraphrase and synthesise relevant information from a range of academic sources;
- understand the purpose, structure and content of a lecture using handouts, slides, and your own notes;
- work independently and in groups to research an academic topic to give a coherent, well-structured and logically argued academic presentation;
- give academic presentations using academically appropriate style and register, and comprehensible and appropriate pronunciation;
- prepare for, and participate appropriately and effectively in, seminar discussions.
Academic language and study skills
In order to achieve these learning outcomes, you will develop the following academic language and study skills:
- academic vocabulary and grammar development;
- study skills development;
- reading a range of academic texts;
- listening to lectures and note-taking;
- writing essays;
- group project work and presentations;
- group discussions and seminars.
How you’re taught
You can expect the following from the online PEAP course:
- you will have 18 hours of online sessions per week; this includes time for individual tutorials;
- you'll also complete study tasks, individually or in groups, to prepare for each session.
- you'll need to have a stable internet connection, a computer, a microphone and a webcam to take part in the online sessions on MS Teams;
- you will have classes from 09:00 to 12:00 UK time (includes a 15-minute break) from Monday to Friday, and 13:00 to 14:00 UK time from Monday to Thursday;
- the maximum class size is 14;
- the minimum age of students is 18;
- you will be assessed through your coursework, tests and an individual presentation.
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed using all of the following assessment methods:
- coursework essay;
- writing test;
- listening test;
- presentation and discussion;
- reading test.
Entry requirements
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ONLINE PEAP
Applicants must be 18 or over at the start of the course
Please note that the PEAP course is not suitable if you are a beginner in English.
If your degree requirement is IELTS 6.0 | ||||||
I have a current IELTS score of | I have a current TOEFL iBT score of | I have a current Pearson (PTE Academic) score of | KITE (Kaplan Tools for English) | LanguageCert | PEAP course I need | |
Overall | With no component score lower than | ‘Special Home Edition' also accepted | acceptable for intakes up to September 2021 | |||
4.0 | 4.0 | 31 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | N/A | Average of Listening, Reading,Writing & Speaking scores 261 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B1 or International ESOL B1 Achiever 132 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 20 weeks |
4.5 | 4.0 | 33 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | N/A | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 311 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B1 or International ESOL B1 Achiever 156 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 15 weeks |
5.0 | 4.0 | 37 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 38 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 357 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B1 or International ESOL B1 Achiever 180 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 10 weeks |
5.5 | 4.0 | 48 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 46 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 396 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B2 or International ESOL B2 Communicator 132 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 6 weeks |
6.0 | 4.0 | 62 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 54 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 426 with at least 261 in each component | N/A | 6 weeks |
6.0 | 5.5 | 62 overall with Reading 10 Listening 9 Speaking 17 Writing 19 | 54 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 426 with at least 425 in each component | SELT B2 or International ESOL B2 Communicator 156 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | PEAP not required |
You would need to achieve a minimum of a PEAP Pass grade to progress onto your University course.
If your degree requirement is IELTS 6.5 | ||||||
I have a current IELTS score of | I have a current TOEFL iBT score of | I have a current Pearson (PTE Academic) score of | KITE (Kaplan Tools for English) | LanguageCert | PEAP course I need | |
Overall | With no component score lower than | ‘Special Home Edition' also accepted | acceptable for intakes up to September 2021 | |||
4.5 | 4.0 | 33 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | N/A | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 311 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B1 or International ESOL B1 Achiever 156 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 20 weeks |
5.0 | 4.0 | 37 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 38 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 357 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B1 or International ESOL B1 Achiever 180 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 15 weeks |
5.5 | 4.0 | 48 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 46 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 396 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B2 or International ESOL B2 Communicator 132 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 10 weeks |
6.0 | 4.0 | 62 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 54 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 426 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B2 or International ESOL B2 Communicator 156 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 6 weeks |
| 6.5 | 4.0 | 81 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 62 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 459 with at least 261 in each component | N/A | 6 weeks |
| 6.5 | 5.5 | 81 overall with Reading 10 Listening 9 Speaking 17 Writing 19 | 62 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 459 with at least 425 in each component | SELT B2 or International ESOL B2 Communicator 180 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | PEAP not required |
You would need to achieve a minimum of a PEAP Commendation grade to progress onto your University course.
If your degree requirement is IELTS 7.0 | ||||||
I have a current IELTS score of | I have a current TOEFL iBT score of | I have a current Pearson (PTE Academic) score of | KITE (Kaplan Tools for English) | LanguageCert | PEAP course I need | |
Overall | With no component score lower than | ‘Special Home Edition' also accepted | acceptable for intakes up to September 2021 | |||
6.5 | 4.0 | 81 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 62 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 459 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B2 or International ESOL B2 Communicator 180 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 10 weeks |
7.0 | 4.0 | 96 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 68 | Average of KITE Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 495 with at least 261 in each component | N/A | 10 weeks |
7.0 | 5.5 | 96 overall with Reading 10 Listening 9 Speaking 17 Writing 19 | 68 | Average of KITE Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 495 with at least 425 in each component | N/A | PEAP not required |
You would need to achieve a minimum of a PEAP Distinction grade to progress onto your University course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ONLINE PEAP - EXCEPTIONS
Please refer to the information below if you are applying for the following courses:
- Any 2-year Masters programme in Nottingham Business School
- Postgraduate Research Degree
- Any Journalism course in the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism
- BA (Hons) and MA Social Work.
Please note other English language tests may also be accepted. If you have taken a different English language test instead of IELTS, please email international@ntu.ac.uk to check the requirements.
For students applying for any 2-year Masters programme in Nottingham Business School:
I have a current IELTS score of ... | PEAP course I need | |
Overall | With a component score no lower than | |
4.5 | 4.0 | 20 weeks |
5.0 | 4.0 | 15 weeks |
5.5 | 4.0 | 10 weeks |
6.0 | 4.0 | 6 weeks |
6.5 | 4.0 | 6 weeks |
6.5 | 6.0 in Speaking and Listening and 5.5 in Reading and Writing | PEAP not required |
For students applying for a postgraduate research degree course:
I have a current IELTS score of ... | PEAP course I need | |
Overall | With no component score lower than | |
4.5 | 4.0 | 20 weeks |
5.0 | 4.0 | 15 weeks |
5.5 | 4.0 | 10 weeks |
6.0 | 4.0 | 6 weeks |
6.5 | 4.0 | 6 weeks |
6.5 | 6.0 | PEAP not required |
For students applying for any Journalism course in the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism:
I have a current IELTS score of ... | PEAP course I need | |
Overall | With no component score lower than | |
6.5 | 4.0 | 10-weeks |
7.0 | 4.0 | 10-weeks |
7.0 | 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.5 in Listening and Speaking | PEAP not required |
For students applying for BA (Hons) and MA Social Work:
I have a current IELTS score of ... | PEAP course I need | |
Overall | With no component score lower than | |
6.5 | 4.0 | 10-weeks |
7.0 | 4.0 | 10-weeks |
7.0 | 6.5 | PEAP not required |
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ONLINE PEAP
Applicants must be 18 or over at the start of the course
Please note that the PEAP course is not suitable if you are a beginner in English.
If your degree requirement is IELTS 6.0 | ||||||
I have a current IELTS score of | I have a current TOEFL iBT score of | I have a current Pearson (PTE Academic) score of | KITE (Kaplan Tools for English) | LanguageCert | PEAP course I need | |
Overall | With no component score lower than | ‘Special Home Edition' also accepted | acceptable for intakes up to September 2021 | |||
4.0 | 4.0 | 31 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | N/A | Average of Listening, Reading,Writing & Speaking scores 261 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B1 or International ESOL B1 Achiever 132 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 20 weeks |
4.5 | 4.0 | 33 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | N/A | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 311 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B1 or International ESOL B1 Achiever 156 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 15 weeks |
5.0 | 4.0 | 37 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 38 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 357 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B1 or International ESOL B1 Achiever 180 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 10 weeks |
5.5 | 4.0 | 48 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 46 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 396 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B2 or International ESOL B2 Communicator 132 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 6 weeks |
6.0 | 4.0 | 62 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 54 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 426 with at least 261 in each component | N/A | 6 weeks |
6.0 | 5.5 | 62 overall with Reading 10 Listening 9 Speaking 17 Writing 19 | 54 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 426 with at least 425 in each component | SELT B2 or International ESOL B2 Communicator 156 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | PEAP not required |
You would need to achieve a minimum of a PEAP Pass grade to progress onto your University course.
If your degree requirement is IELTS 6.5 | ||||||
I have a current IELTS score of | I have a current TOEFL iBT score of | I have a current Pearson (PTE Academic) score of | KITE (Kaplan Tools for English) | LanguageCert | PEAP course I need | |
Overall | With no component score lower than | ‘Special Home Edition' also accepted | acceptable for intakes up to September 2021 | |||
4.5 | 4.0 | 33 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | N/A | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 311 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B1 or International ESOL B1 Achiever 156 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 20 weeks |
5.0 | 4.0 | 37 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 38 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 357 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B1 or International ESOL B1 Achiever 180 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 15 weeks |
5.5 | 4.0 | 48 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 46 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 396 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B2 or International ESOL B2 Communicator 132 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 10 weeks |
6.0 | 4.0 | 62 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 54 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 426 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B2 or International ESOL B2 Communicator 156 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 6 weeks |
| 6.5 | 4.0 | 81 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 62 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 459 with at least 261 in each component | N/A | 6 weeks |
| 6.5 | 5.5 | 81 overall with Reading 10 Listening 9 Speaking 17 Writing 19 | 62 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 459 with at least 425 in each component | SELT B2 or International ESOL B2 Communicator 180 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | PEAP not required |
You would need to achieve a minimum of a PEAP Commendation grade to progress onto your University course.
If your degree requirement is IELTS 7.0 | ||||||
I have a current IELTS score of | I have a current TOEFL iBT score of | I have a current Pearson (PTE Academic) score of | KITE (Kaplan Tools for English) | LanguageCert | PEAP course I need | |
Overall | With no component score lower than | ‘Special Home Edition' also accepted | acceptable for intakes up to September 2021 | |||
6.5 | 4.0 | 81 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 62 | Average of Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 459 with at least 261 in each component | SELT B2 or International ESOL B2 Communicator 180 overall (scores for 4 components added together) with at least 33 in each component | 10 weeks |
7.0 | 4.0 | 96 overall with Reading 2 Listening 2 Speaking 11 Writing 11 | 68 | Average of KITE Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 495 with at least 261 in each component | N/A | 10 weeks |
7.0 | 5.5 | 96 overall with Reading 10 Listening 9 Speaking 17 Writing 19 | 68 | Average of KITE Listening, Reading, Writing & Speaking scores 495 with at least 425 in each component | N/A | PEAP not required |
You would need to achieve a minimum of a PEAP Distinction grade to progress onto your University course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR ONLINE PEAP - EXCEPTIONS
Please refer to the information below if you are applying for the following courses:
- Any 2-year Masters programme in Nottingham Business School
- Postgraduate Research Degree
- Any Journalism course in the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism
- BA (Hons) and MA Social Work.
Please note other English language tests may also be accepted. If you have taken a different English language test instead of IELTS, please email international@ntu.ac.uk to check the requirements.
For students applying for any 2-year Masters programme in Nottingham Business School:
I have a current IELTS score of ... | PEAP course I need | |
Overall | With a component score no lower than | |
4.5 | 4.0 | 20 weeks |
5.0 | 4.0 | 15 weeks |
5.5 | 4.0 | 10 weeks |
6.0 | 4.0 | 6 weeks |
6.5 | 4.0 | 6 weeks |
6.5 | 6.0 in Speaking and Listening and 5.5 in Reading and Writing | PEAP not required |
For students applying for a postgraduate research degree course:
I have a current IELTS score of ... | PEAP course I need | |
Overall | With no component score lower than | |
4.5 | 4.0 | 20 weeks |
5.0 | 4.0 | 15 weeks |
5.5 | 4.0 | 10 weeks |
6.0 | 4.0 | 6 weeks |
6.5 | 4.0 | 6 weeks |
6.5 | 6.0 | PEAP not required |
For students applying for any Journalism course in the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism:
I have a current IELTS score of ... | PEAP course I need | |
Overall | With no component score lower than | |
6.5 | 4.0 | 10-weeks |
7.0 | 4.0 | 10-weeks |
7.0 | 6.0 in Reading and Writing and 5.5 in Listening and Speaking | PEAP not required |
For students applying for BA (Hons) and MA Social Work:
I have a current IELTS score of ... | PEAP course I need | |
Overall | With no component score lower than | |
6.5 | 4.0 | 10-weeks |
7.0 | 4.0 | 10-weeks |
7.0 | 6.5 | PEAP not required |
How to apply
Please use our online system to apply for a pre-sessional English course:
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.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
Please use our online system to apply for a pre-sessional English course:
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.
Please read our notes on the University's commitment to delivering the educational services advertised.
