English as a Foreign Language

The English as a Foreign Language (EFL Unit) prepares overseas students for study at the University on Pre-sessional courses .

Important Pre-sessional Information - The law school will accept students with IELTS 6.5 who have successfully completed 10 weeks Pre-sessional (Summer A and International Bridging Programmes for Masters in Law)

We also support them during their study on the In-sessional Courses: English and Study Skills (ESS) programme.

We run General English, and other courses for specific purposes.

For Teacher Training, the Unit offers Introductory ( CELTA & Introduction to TESOL ) In-service ( Teaching Methodology ) and Masters level ( MEd ELT Pathway ) courses.

Advice on the level of English you need to study at Glasgow University can be found here.

Japanese university students can attend courses that combine English language and academic courses as outlined in the Study Abroad Catalogue with classes in Scottish, UK and European culture.