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Pre-sessional English Programme

At MetFilm School and MetStudios, we’re passionate about empowering students to thrive in the creative industries, and mastering the English language is key to that journey.

That’s why we’ve partnered with INTO, a global leader in university preparation, to offer a unique Pre-sessional English Programme tailored to international students.

What is Pre-sessional English?

Pre-sessional courses are for international students who hold an offer to study a degree at either MetFilm School or MetStudios and need to meet their English language requirements. They provide you with a high level of support with academic and language skills and prepare you to succeed.

If you pass your Pre-sessional course and meet your requirements, you will progress to your main academic course at MetFilm School or MetStudios.

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What Makes This Programme Unique?

Combining our expertise in creative arts education with INTO’s proven success in language preparation, our Pre-sessional English Programme equips students with the skills, confidence, and cultural understanding needed to excel in their studies and careers. Over the past decade, INTO has supported over 150,000 students worldwide, ensuring they succeed in academic and professional pathways.

 

Personalised Approach
Small classes ensure personalised attention, fostering learning with peers studying similar creative subjects.

Creative Focus
Focus on creative industry-specific terminology taught by English language experts with experience in the creative industries.

Options to Suit Your Needs
12-week or 6-week course length options delivered face-to-face at INTO’s London campus with accommodation, if required.

English to the Next Level
Improve your English proficiency by 0.5 – 1.0 IELTS points to meet entry requirements and build confidence in academic, industry, and social settings.

Accessible and Inclusive
Open to students aged 17+ with a conditional offer from MetFilm School or MetStudios, requiring an IELTS score up to 1.0 band lower than the course requirement.

Guaranteed Progression
Passing the course at the required scores enables guaranteed progression to a MetFilm School or MetStudios higher education programme – no further tests are required.

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Benefits of Studying Pre-sessional English

  • Get Ready for Creative Study – Learn music, film, and performance vocabulary while improving your English. Practice describing your creative work, giving feedback on performances, and discussing artistic ideas – essential skills you’ll use every day at MetFilm School or MetStudios.
  • Start Your UK Creative Industry Journey Early – Get comfortable with British arts culture and industry language before your course begins. Learn how to network, pitch ideas, and collaborate with other creatives in English – vital skills for your future career.
  • Experience MetFilm’s/MetStudios’ Creative Spaces – Get familiar with our campus, recording studios, performance venues, and professional equipment. When your main course starts, you’ll already feel at home in these creative spaces.
  • Join Our Global Creative Community – Connect with other international musicians, filmmakers, and performers who share your passion. Start building your creative network and find potential collaborators before your degree begins.
  • Learn by Doing – Practice your English through real creative projects. Write song lyrics, prepare for performances, create film treatments, or plan music events – all while developing the exact language skills you’ll need for your MetFilm School or MetStudios degree.
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Programme Overview

Programme Overview

The course is structured into blocks of study with a minimum of 30 hours per week (25 synchronous teaching hours plus a minimum of 5 hours asynchronous guided study).

Lessons will be taught at the INTO London Study Centre at 102 Middlesex Street, Central London – this course is face-to-face delivery only. The course will also be supported for all students with synchronous and asynchronous content on the College VLE. The College uses up-to-date high-quality learning resources with a bespoke supporting interactive online student platform.

Each student will be assigned an experienced member of the teaching staff as a named Personal Tutor and will have a weekly individual tutorial to support learning progress (see Assessment and Progression). There are individual tutorial slots available every day after lessons if needed. A Coaching Service can also be offered by agreement with the Personal Tutor if extra support is required.

A high level of engagement is required to be successful in this course. There are daily online asynchronous coursework study tasks which must be completed by the set deadline. There is also continuous in-class assessment and tracking linked to each week’s learning aims.

If students engage successfully with the teaching and learning content and contribute the required effort to complete coursework and progress tests satisfactorily, they can expect to improve their overall IELTS score by 0.5 bands in 6 weeks and 1.0 bands in 12 weeks.

A certificate with a full transcript for all four discrete skills benchmarked to CEFR and IELTS is given on completion of the course

Successful completion according to the UKVI is going from B1 level to B2 level.

Dates and Fees

Course Dates

12 Week Pre-sessional English 6 Week Pre-sessional English
Course Start Dates Monday, 18th May 2026 Monday, 29th June 2026
Course End Dates Friday 7th August 2026 Friday 7th August 2026
Application Deadline Wednesday 6th May 2026 Wednesday 17th June 2026
Study Location Middlesex Street, Central London Middlesex Street, Central London

 

Course Fees*

12 Week Pre-sessional English 6 Week Pre-sessional English
Tuition Fee £7,200 £3,600
Accommodation (if required) £5,200 £2,800
Bundled Price (Tuition and Accommodation) £12,400 £6,400

*Indicative Fees: Prices are based on the current academic year and are subject to change. INTO will provide tailored cost information and support.

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English language entry requirements

Students will need SELT for the PSE programme. We accept the following SELTs: UKVI IELTS / LanguageCert (SELT version) / UKVI PTE.

12-week course:

  • Pre-level 4: IELTS 5.0 overall with 4.5 in all skill: or equivalent
  • Pre-level 7: IELTS 5.5 overall 5.0 in all skills or equivalent

6-week course:

  • Pre-level 4: IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.0 in all skills or equivalent
  • Pre-level 7: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 in all skills or equivalent

Expected exit level

12-week course:

  • Pre-level 4: IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills or equivalent
  • Pre-level 7: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in all skills or equivalent

6-week course:

  • Pre-level 4: IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in all subskills or equivalent
  • Pre-level 7: IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in all skills or equivalent
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Submit Your Pre-sessional Application

Ready to master English and launch your creative journey? Apply for our Pre-sessional English Programme today!

Once submitted, INTO’s Admissions Team will review your application and provide guidance on the next steps, including visa requirements, payment details, and pre-arrival preparations.

For questions or support, reach out to our helpful Admissions Team at admissions@metfilm.ac.uk.