Sanctuary fee waiver for Pre-Sessional English Programme
About this opportunity
The University of Leicester is offering up to 36 sanctuary scholarships per year on its Pre-sessional Programme. This course is for students who want to start an undergraduate or postgraduate course at university, but first need to improve their level of academic English and skills. The programmes offer a range of entry points from IELTS 4.0 to IELTS 6.0 and have various start dates throughout the year.
Level of Study
- Pre-university
Eligibility
Asylum seeker, Refugee, Humanitarian protection, Limited or Discretionary Leave to Remain, Indefinite Leave to Remain, Ukraine or Afghan Schemes, Other forms of sanctuary (including Calais Leave, Section 67 Leave, UASC leave and Stateless Leave), Other
Other eligibility criteria
Some other immigration statuses may be accepted if the student has a history of forced migration. We will judge these on a case-by-case basis
Additional notes about eligibility criteria
In addition, applicants: must already have achieved an academic level (from any country) equivalent of UK level 3 or higher; must have a level of English of IELTS 4.0 or higher; be able to commit to 21 hours per week of face to face study and 15 hours per week of self study
What is included in this opportunity?
- Fee Waiver (no fees)
- English language provision
Additional notes about support provided
Additional support may be provided if needed, such as help with travel and stationery costs (through our partner RefuAid)
Types of study available
- Full-time
- Face-to-face
Additional details about application process
In order to apply for this course, you need to first complete our needs analysis form to determine whether this course (or another course) is suitable for you: Needs Analysis Form
Is this opportunity available for individuals outside of the UK?
No
On-going opportunity
Yes
University of Leicester
Published
22/02/2023
Contact Information
Name: Julie Umarova
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