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Certificate in Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)

PEAP is designed to develop the language and study skills needed to study an academic degree. If you need help achieving our English language requirements, it's a great preparation course for studying at NTU as an international student.

Apply online 25% discount 15-week course

Key facts

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  • PEAP courses range from 6 weeks to 15 weeks and the length of course is determined by your current language level.
  • You'll be required to reach a specific grade at the end of your PEAP course before you can progress to your academic degree.
  • You can apply for PEAP even if you are not going to continue your studies onto an academic degree at the University.

Dates and fees for 2024

View courses available for 2024 and the fees and entry levels for each course. Please also read the important visa information below.

This course will take place on the City Campus in the centre of Nottingham.

25% fee discount 

We are delighted to offer a 25% discount through our PEAP Progression Award to applicants of the 15-week PEAP course. You can register for the award when you apply for the course.

Please note:

  • You will need apply with a Secure English Language Test to study PEAP, please check the information below.
  • The course fee includes all learning materials. It does not include any accommodation fees.

This course will take place on the City Campus in the centre of Nottingham.

Please note:

  • You will need apply with a Secure English Language Test to study PEAP, please check the information below.
  • The course fee includes all learning materials. It does not include any accommodation fees.

This course will take place on the City Campus in the centre of Nottingham.

  • Course fee: £2,150
  • IELTS entry level: 5.5 or 6.0 or 6.5

Please note:

  • You will need apply with a Secure English Language Test to study PEAP, please check the information below.
  • The course fee includes all learning materials. It does not include any accommodation fees.

  • Please note that you will require a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for admission to the PEAP course. The SELTs that we currently accept are:
    • IELTS for UKVI
    • PTE Academic UKVI
    • LanguageCert SELT
  • If you plan to begin your course in September 2024 after successfully completing PEAP you will be eligible to apply for the visa for your Masters or undergraduate degree from the UK. Our international student support team can assist you with this process and have produced helpful guidance on visa and immigration matters on our Student Hub.
  • With regard to accommodation during your PEAP course, please contact NTU Accommodation Services for support with this process.

You'll have the opportunity to participate in a free trip in the final week to a famous and beautiful UK city, such as Lincoln, Cambridge, or York.

Benefits of studying PEAP

 
PEAP class in action

You will be in an English-speaking environment, enabling you to use English both for your studies and in your daily life.

Studying PEAP on our City Campus will give you a fantastic opportunity to familiarise yourself with NTU life and access all our facilities before you start your degree.

You'll be trained in academic language and study skills so that you are very well prepared for the challenges of your follow-on academic course.

You'll develop your academic English skills in a short time. Experienced tutors will support you so that you're well-prepared for the assessments in your follow-on degree.

Learning takes place through collaborative tasks in small groups.

You'll grow in confidence, settle into student life here and understand better the 'NTU way of doing things’.

  • You will have 20.5 hours of sessions per week in our Newton Building, including time for individual tutorials.
  • You'll complete study tasks, individually or in groups, to prepare for each classroom session.
  • You will have classes from 09:00 to 11:30 UK time (includes a 15-minute break) from Monday to Friday, and 12:30 to 14:30 UK time from Monday to Thursday.
  • In class you will work in pairs and groups as well as individually to complete tasks, you will receive feedback from your teacher and your peers.
  • You'll need a laptop to access the PEAP course materials and the NTU online systems during classes and outside of classes.
  • You'll experience a lecture in one of the NTU lecture theatres.
  • You will be assessed through your coursework, tests and an individual presentation.
  • The maximum class size is 16.
  • The minimum age of students is 18.
  • You'll have access to social activities in the Global Lounge and you can make use of our excellent libraries.
  • You'll find your way around the NTU city campus and become familiar with the NTU online systems.
  • You'll have the opportunity to participate in a free trip in the final week to a popular tourist destination, such as Cambridge, York or Oxford.
  • You'll have a wonderful opportunity to explore everything Nottingham and Nottinghamshire has to offer.

Entry requirements for PEAP courses

The length of PEAP course you'll need to complete depends on your English language level now.

What and how you'll learn on PEAP

The PEAP course will improve your all-round English language ability. You will also develop your study skills and prepare for academic study at the University.

Ready to apply?

Please read the information on entry requirements for PEAP courses carefully before you apply. Use the NTU Applicant Portal to apply for a PEAP course selecting the appropriate number of weeks for your entry level of English.

To apply for accommodation, please contact NTU Accommodation Services for support with finding your short-term accommodation.

How to pay PEAP course fees

Payment methods

Please pay your PEAP course fees in full. You have the following options:

  • Convera (enter the full amount into option 5 ‘Pre-sessional English fees’).
  • By  credit/debit card on our Online Store (select 'Product Catalogue' then 'Arts & Humanities' then 'Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes').

If necessary, you can cancel your PEAP course at any time up to the start date of the course.

You can do this by:

If you start the PEAP course and need 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 leave after studying 60% of your PEAP course, you can get a refund of 40% of your PEAP course fee.

Language support as part of your studies

Our dedicated language support continues when you've completed PEAP.  We offer Academic English and language support free of charge throughout your studies, including one-to-one help with academic writing.

Still have questions?

If you would like any further information about the PEAP programme, contact NILICPEAP@ntu.ac.uk and we'll be happy to help.

If you need any general advice on studying at NTU as an international student, please visit our international web pages.

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