English presessional programmes
Our English for Academic Purposes (EAP) presessional programme will ensure that you are well prepared for your studies.
Develop the English language and academic skills you will need to study at LSE and get to know the LSE community before you start your programme.
Apart from improving my basic English skills, I was trained to be able to deal with academia and research. The programme boosted my confidence to express ideas clearly, both orally and in written form.
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. Search the LSE Player, home to the latest films and podcasts from the London School of Economics and Political Science, to hear from current students, explore the campus, and get a taste for life at LSE and in London.
About the programme
- Watch our LSE Language Centre English Presessional Programme video to find out more about the programme.
- Please review the detailed course guide before applying for this programme.
- 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.
| Course code | Course title | Dates (2026) | Duration | Tuition fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LN905 | Standard | 27 July - 2 September | 5 weeks | £4695 |
How you can apply
- Two easy steps.
- Applications open on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
- 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.
As soon as you have submitted your application please remember to upload your supporting documents. We need three key documents, listed below, and we cannot process your application without all of them.
- Your current language certificate
- Your offer certificate
- Your offer letter which is a separate document to your offer certificate (this can be a screenshot of an email)