The College, Swansea University
English Programmes
Swansea, United Kingdom
Preparatory Program
DURATION
6 weeks
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Aug 2026
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus, Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: Swansea University's English Language Training Services (ELTS) provides pre-sessional, summer and general English, part-time classes, bespoke short courses, Cambridge CELTA teacher training and the SWELT test to help applicants who don't meet direct-entry English requirements. The College may exempt IELTS with approved local exam scores or proof of English-medium education; apply by downloading the form and emailing the-college-admissions@swansea.ac.uk.
Career Outcomes: ELTS builds EAP, EFL and academic English skills so you can progress to postgraduate study or work. Potential careers include English language teacher, TESOL/CELTA trainer, ESL specialist, international student advisor, and editor/content roles in education, publishing or international organizations.
If you do not meet the English Language requirement for direct entry to your chosen pathway, you can receive the required amount of English Language tuition to prepare you for successful entry into your chosen programme at a later date. The English Language training is conducted by Swansea University's English Language Training Services (ELTS).
How to apply for English Language Tuition?
Download the Application Form and return to us at The College. If you have further queries please contact us at the-college-admissions@swansea.ac.uk
Are there any English test exemptions?
Please note that where appropriate (i.e. you have obtained the relevant score) The College will continue to exempt the need for IELTS from students who have taken local examinations in English such as WAEC, KSCE, ICSE, HKDSE, A-level, IB, SPM and STPM (including forecast results) etc. and to exempt students who can demonstrate where they have been taught through the medium of English.
ELTS Mission Statement
At ELTS, we pride ourselves on our professional, high-quality English language training and offer a variety of EFL, EAP, and ESP programmes, as well as Cambridge CELTA teacher training courses. Whilst our primary concern is linguistic development, the pastoral care of our students is always at the centre of what we do, too. An ethos of strong, supportive, personal contact runs through all ELTS activities, and we work hard to enable every student to develop and achieve their full potential.
Year-round pre-sessional programmes
Develop your academic skills and ability with academic English.
Summer pre-sessional programmes
Take an intensive English course over the summer to prepare you for the start of your university course.
General English summer programme
Two, four, and six-week general English courses over the summer with trips to places of interest and social events.
Cambridge CELTA teacher training
The internationally recognised Cambridge course for training English language teachers is offered online, full-time, and part-time.
Part-time general English
Improve your general English skills in our part-time programme. Classes run in 6-week blocks and are taught mornings only (10-1pm).
Short courses and closed groups
Looking for a short course programme designed for your group of students? We can design EFL, ESP, EAP or teaching methodology programmes for closed groups of teenagers or adults.
SWELT
SWELT, the Swansea University English Language Test.
