Quick links Accessibility STUDY STUDENTS RESEARCH ABOUT Home » Students » International » What You Can Study » Pre-Sessional English Pre-Sessional English NCI Pre-Sessional English The NCI Pre-Sessional English (PSE) programme helps students to build their confidence and better prepare themselves for their studies at NCI and life in Ireland. The programme will help you to improve your English language ability and English for academic study, to learn and implement the critical learning skills that you must acquire for your success on your programme, and to enhance your learning experience at NCI. You will benefit from the extra time to settle into life in Dublin, Ireland before your studies commence in September. Content and Format The PSE Programme will include the following content: English for Academic Purpose Subject related Academic Reading and Writing Skills Communication and Presentation Skills Critical Thinking Lectures and Note-taking Social and cultural activities You will attend classes, carry out independent learning and research as required and participate in social and cultural activities on and off campus. You will have the opportunity to attend guest lectures, in which you will experience different teaching methods and in-class learning activities. You will also have an opportunity to discuss learning styles and your academic expectations with your lecturers. Duration The programme will run over six weeks from July to September 2022. The exact dates will be confirmed and posted closer to the time. Who can apply? The course is suitable for students who: meet the academic entry requirements of their programme have an IELTs score of 5.5 if their programme requires a score of 6.0 have an IELTs score of 6.0 if their programme requires a score of 6.5 Assessment Students will be assessed throughout the PSE programme by means of coursework. At the end of the PSE programme, students must pass the NCI academic competency assessment before progressing onto their full time programme in September. Students who already met their language requirement before joining the program are not required to take the end of programme assessment. Price The price of this 6-week course is €1000 and your place on the course is guaranteed only when the full fees are paid. Foundation Programmes National College of Ireland accepts students from a number of approved Foundation Programmes. Please contact us on international@ncirl.ie for more information on these Pathway options. INFORMATION FOR New Students Current Students Staff Alumni CAO Students International Researchers Businesses/Innovation Conference Room Hire USEFUL LINKS MyApps Blog News & Events Library Courses Fees & Grants Exams Timetables FACULTIES & DEPARTMENTS School of Business School of Computing Cloud Competency Centre Psychology Department Education Department Registrar’s Office Early Learning Initiative Careers HR Department Marketing Department International Office Student Services Quality Assurance HELP & ADVICE How to Apply to NCI Hire our Facilities How to Find Us Staff A-Z Current Vacancies Frequently Asked Questions Contact Us CONNECT WITH US Find a course Site map | FOI | Privacy policy | Cookie Preferences | Cookie Policy | Legal | Disclaimer | Accessibility | Login © National College of Ireland 2021 Powered by Inventise.com By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. You can modify your cookie preferences by clicking on "cookie settings". Please read the NCI Cookie Policy for further information: Cookie Policy Accept All Cookies Only Accept Strictly Necessary Cookies Settings