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  1. Studying a Masters pre-sessional at Leeds

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    Hear from staff and students how a Masters pre-sessional helps you adapt to study and life in the UK in this recorded talk.

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  2. Pre-sessional study at Leeds student panel

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    Hear from current students about how a Masters pre-sessional helped them adapt to study and life in the UK.

    Watch our recorded talk

Language Centre

Language Centre

We can help you improve your English language skills, whether you’re preparing to study at Leeds or want to get better at English for everyday situations. 

Choose a pre-sessional course to develop your academic English and study skills before starting a degree, or try our General English course to improve your day-to-day communication skills and learn more about British culture. 

Study with us and join a university with a global reputation. We’re ranked in the top 100 in the QS World University Rankings 2026.

Our courses

Student stories

  • Gina Li

    The pre-sessional course gave me comprehensive preparation before my postgraduate study.

    Gina Li

  • Abdullah Soliman Nouraldeen

    My course helped me to be well acquainted with all academic skills related to being a PhD researcher.

    Abdullah Nouraldeen

  • Yen Ting (Sherry)

    What stood out to me the most was the genuine care the teachers had for us.

    Yen Ting (Sherry)

Our teaching

The University of Leeds has been teaching academic English to international students for almost 50 years. The Language Centre is part of the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies and our teaching staff contribute to academic research in language teaching. This research informs our course content, which means you’ll receive high quality teaching designed to help you get the most out of your studies.

Find us

Our postal address is Parkinson Building, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK, LS2 9JT. Find us on our interactive campus map. You can also  email the Language Centre at langc@leeds.ac.uk.