February 2013

Dear Applicant

I am writing to you about the RNCM Pre-sessional English Course for international students.

As stated in your offer letter, an appropriate level of English is a condition of acceptance onto an RNCM programme. The deadline for submission of English language qualifications to the Admissions department is 1 April 2013.

The Pre-sessional English course is specifically for students who willbegin their studies in September 2013buthave not reached the required level of English for their course.

Programme / Minimum IELTS scores required
Listening / Reading / Writing / Speaking / Overall
BA pop music / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5
BMus / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5
PGDip / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 6.0
MPerf / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5
*2-Year MMus / 5.5 / 5.5 / 6.5 / 5.5 / 6.5

If your level of English isslightly below the level stated abovein any component of your language test, you will be consideredfor entry onto the RNCM Pre-sessional English Course.The Pre-sessional English course will improve your general English language skills through the context of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Please see the pre-sessional entry requirements and application form on pages 3 and 4.

Acceptance onto the Pre-sessional Course will depend on assessment of your English test results by International Office/Admissions staff or the English Language Support Tutor.

*In some cases, the Pre-sessional English Course might not be suitable for 2-Year MMus applicants, depending on the previous test results submitted. In such cases, we will provide appropriate advice.

Students seeking entry to higher level programmes (one-year MMus or MPhil/PhD)must reach a minimum of IELTS 7.0 and therefore would not be considered for the Pre-sessional English Course.

If you have not reached the required level by 1 April, you may also choose to enrol on a language course at another institution.In this case, you must inform us straight away of the action you are taking to raise your English language level.

DATES AND FEES

The RNCM English Language Course dates and fees are as follows:-

Start date / 17 July 2013
Finish date / 30August 2013
Total course fees / £1050.00
Accommodation at RNCM Hall of Residence for duration of course / £119.50 per week

You should alsobudget at least £90 a week for additional expenses such as food, travel, entertainment etc.

COURSE CONTENT

The Pre-sessional English Course is designed for students who need time to develop their English language skills and to adjust to living in a new country before embarking on the rigours of a RNCM course of study. The course also provides a general introduction to living and studying in Britain. Students who enrol will benefit greatly by being able to develop their English language skills in the context of their new academic environment.

The course aims are:

  • to develop and build confidence in using English language skills through listening, speaking, reading and writing
  • to develop theacademic literacy necessary for students following an academic course at the RNCM
  • to prepare students for independent learning at the RNCM
  • to help students adjust to their new learning and teaching environment at the RNCM
  • to introduce students to different aspects of British life and culture

ENTRY TO PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH COURSE

The entry requirements to the course are as follows:

Minimum IELTS scores required for Pre-sessional English Course / Minimum IELTS scores required for main programme of study
Listening / Reading / Writing / Speaking / Overall / Listening / Reading / Writing / Speaking / Overall
BMus / 5.0 / 5.0 / 5.0 / 5.0 / 5.0 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5
PGDip / 5.0 / 5.0 / 5.0 / 5.0 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 6.0
MPerf / 5.0 / 5.0 / 5.0 / 5.0 / 5.0 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 5.5
2-Year MMus / 5.0 / 5.0 / 6.0 / 5.0 / 6.0 / 5.5 / 5.5 / 6.5 / 5.5 / 6.5

In addition to IELTS, we also accept language tests listed here:

Applicants whose IELTS score falls below the minimum entrance for the Pre-sessional English Course should contact Admissions or the International raight away for further advice.

If you wish to attend the RNCM Pre-sessional English Course, please complete the form below. Please note thatplaces are limited so you need to send your application before 15 April 2013(you can send your application form by email ).

If you are accepted onto the course you will be sent joining instructions and details of how you should pay for both your course and accommodation.

Best wishes,

Tatyana Yekimova

Head of International Relations

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RNCM PRE-SESSIONAL ENGLISH COURSE APPLICATION FORM

17 JULY – 30August 2013

NAME
Family Name
First Name
Date of Birth
Gender (please tick) / Male / Female
ADDRESS
Phone
E-mail
PROGRAMME (please tick)
BA pop music
BMus (Hons)
PGDip
MPerf
Two-Year MMus
Instrument
LEVEL OF ENGLISH
Listening / Reading / Writing / Speaking / Overall
IELTS Level:
Date of test:
Other English examinations:
Native language:
ACCOMMODATION
Do you require accommodation at the RNCM,
Sir Charles Groves Hall of Residence? (please tick) / YES / NO

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