English presessional programmes

About us

• We aim to provide you with the highest level of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) support.
• We are proud to be part of an international community of students in the heart of London.
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About the programme

LSE Language Centre English Presessional Programme

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• We offer a 5 week intensive course in English for Academic Purposes during the summer, perfect preparation for postgraduate study at LSE.
• 100% of students who took the course over the past two years said they would recommend it.

How you will benefit

• You will learn more about studying at LSE.
• You will develop a solid foundation from which to succeed.
• Successful completion of our 5 week intensive course in English for Academic Purposes is one way to fulfil the language requirement of any conditional offer to study as a graduate student at LSE. However, our courses offer much more and will ensure you are well prepared for your studies at LSE.

Dates and tuition fee information         

• Please check the programme page for entry requirements for our Standard 5 week intensive course in English.
• Please also refer to the guidance in our English application procedure to help you through this process.
• Please remember, if you have a conditional offer, our EAP Presssional Programme is just one way to satisfy this.

How do I apply?

• Two easy steps.
• Applications open on Monday, 7 April 2025.
• Click on the box 'Click to apply!' to complete the application form.
• Then proceed to 'Upload your supporting documents'.
• Make sure you follow both of these steps and upload all three of the supporting documents we need to assess your application. We will not be able to do so without these.