Which programme should I take?

We offer several different academic English and pre-sessional English language programmes to help you meet the level required to study at Heriot-Watt University.

The table shows you which English programme you should take, depending on your existing English qualifications:

TOEFL internet IELTS or TEEP Cam-
bridge		 PTE CF Approx. level Recommended Academic English programme
at Heriot-Watt
87 6.5 and higher (with min 5.5 in each skill) CAE (B) and higher 61 B2 High-advanced Pre-sessional English: Block 3 (optional)
79 5.5-6.0 (with min 5.5 in Reading and Writing and min 4.0 in Listening and Speaking) (1) see exception for SML programmes FCE 56 B1 Mid-advanced Pre-sessional English: Block 2 only
Or
Foundation English: 1 semester
72 5.5 (with min 4.0 in each skill) (2) see exception for SML programmes  FCE 51 B1 Low-advanced Pre-sessional English: Block 1 and 2
Or
Foundation English: 1 semester
62 5.0 (with min 4.0 in each skill) - 46 B1 Intermediate Foundation English: 2 semesters
52 4.5 (with min 4.0 in each skill) PET 41 B1 Intermediate Foundation English: 2 semesters
42 4.0 (with min 4.0 in each skill) PET 36 B1 Mid-intermediate Access to EAP: 3 semesters

Exceptions:

(1) For degree programmes in the School of Management & Languages, students will need to have scored 5.5 in Reading and Writing & 5.0 in Listening and Speaking

(2) For degree programmes in the School of Management & Languages, students will need to have scored 5.5 in Reading and Writing & 5.0 in Listening and Speaking

If you are a non-native speaker of English, we strongly recommend that you complete at least some part of our English programme before you start your studies, even if your English is already of a high level. Block 3 is highly recommended for those who have met their English conditions.

Find out more and apply for an academic English language programme now.