About this program

Prepare for university entry in one of England's fastest-growing cities — where Victorian grandeur meets a thriving contemporary arts, food and startup scene. The University Pathway Programme provides the academic English skills essential for success in British higher education — essay writing, critical reading, research methodology, presentations and seminar participation. Alongside academic modules, the programme continues to develop your general English proficiency. Leeds is home to two major universities and has a genuine student-city character, making it an excellent place to begin adapting to UK academic culture. CES partnerships can lead to conditional university offers for successful participants.

Program snapshot

Provider

Centre of English Studies (CES)

Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Format

Onsite

Language

English

Pricing & Fees

Registration Fee: £75

Course Fees

Price Tiers

Duration	Price	Notes
12 weeks	4260 GBP	Total
Extra week	340 GBP	Per week

Additional Fees

Fee	Amount
Registration Fee	£75
Textbook Ebook	£37

Accommodation Options

Type	Room	Board	Price/week	Details
Homestay	Single	Half-Board	£240
Homestay	Shared	Half-Board	£215
Residential — Leeds Residence	Single en suite room	Self-Catering	£225	Year Round
Christmas Holidays Homestay	Single		£350	19 Dec 2026 to 3 Jan 2027

Supplements & Surcharges

Supplements

Supplement	Price	Details
Summer Supplement	£35 p/w	July and August
Special Diet Supplement	£35 p/w	Gluten free, lactose free, vegan, halal, kosher, vegetarian, food allergy

Accommodation Placement Fee: £75

Airport Transfers

Route	1 Pax	2 Pax	3 Pax
From/to Leeds Bradford Airport	£105	£110	£117
From/to Manchester Airport	£155	£160	£165
From/to Liverpool Airport	£190	£196	£201

Practical Information

Tuition Details

Tuition Info

Detail	Value
Teaching hour duration	45 minutes
Standard contact hours	15 hrs/week
Intensive contact hours	22 hrs/week
Max class size	14

University Pathway Programme — Leeds