International Study Centre

English language preparation and Online Pre-Sessional English

If your level of English language does not meet the entry requirements for direct entry to our pathway programmes, you can join one of our English language programmes. When you successfully complete the programme, you can start your International Foundation Year or International Year One at the International Study Centre.

Key facts

Entry requirements

Check our academic and English language entry requirements

Fees

Visit the Fees page for full details.

English Language Preparation and Online Pre-Sessional English programme

Each of these are a specialist programme for students wanting to enrol on the International Foundation Year or International Year One. Boost your IELTS score and gain confidence in your English reading, writing, and speaking ability. You can then progress to an undergraduate pathway programme at the International Study Centre.

Entry requirements

International Foundation Year (10 weeks): Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (4.5 in all skills) 

International Year One (10 weeks): Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in all skills)

Undergraduate programmes

The International Foundation Year is a route to an undergraduate degree at Cardiff University. Choose from a number of subject routes while practising your English, and prepare to make a confident start to your degree.

Find out more about the International Study Centre

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Entry requirements

Explore entry requirements for all our programmes, including English language levels and academic grades.

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Fees

Find out all you need to know about the fees for our pathway programmes.

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Admissions support

Find out everything you need to know about applying to the International Study Centre, including visa information and how we will help you during the application process and beyond.