Preparatory English Language Course (B2)

The course develops English communication skills at B2 level in line with the CEFR, with a focus on reading, listening, speaking and writing, as well as intercultural communication and collaboration.

The course covers topics relevant to everyday, academic and professional communication, including:

• identity, cultural differences and language learning;
• media and communication;
• future trends in communication and health;
• work, studies and academic English;
• technology and education;
• emotions, drugs and doping;
• success and terminology used in sport sciences;
• community, living abroad and culture shock;
• history and the Olympic Games;
• travel, food and basic nutrition terminology;
• health and basic anatomy terminology;
• training and sports injuries.

Learning and assessment

The course combines lectures, practical classes and active learning methods, including:

• reading, listening and discussion activities;
• group discussions and presentations;
• written assignments;
• individual and group tasks;
• problem-based activities and case studies.

Progress is assessed throughout the course through self-assessment tasks and tests covering listening, reading, writing and speaking.

At the end of the course, participants take a final examination to determine whether B2 level according to the CEFR has been achieved.

Applicants must have at least B1 level English according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). 

You can demonstrate your English level in one of two ways: 

Option 1 – English language certificate 

Submit an internationally recognized English language certificate confirming at least B1 level, such as IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, Cambridge English, Pearson PTE Academic, LanguageCert IESOL or Duolingo English Test. The certificate and the achieved score are subject to the LSU approval. 

Option 2 – LSU English language assessment

If you do not have any accepted certificate, you will be invited to take an online English language assessment organized by the LSU. 

The assessment is intended to evaluate whether your English level meets the minimum B1 requirement. 

Only applicants who have paid the 50 EUR application fee are eligible to take the LSU English language assessment. 

The English language requirement must be completed no later than December 4, 2026. 

Only applicants whose English level is confirmed as B1 or higher can be admitted to the course.

1. Apply
Complete the online application form by December 1, 2026.

2. Pay the application fee
Pay the 50 EUR non-refundable application fee.

3. Confirm your English level
Submit an internationally recognized B1 English language certificate or complete the LSU English language assessment.

4. Receive the application decision
LSU reviews your application and confirms whether you meet the requirements for the course.

5. Pay the course fee
Applicants accepted to the course must pay the 1,050 EUR course fee. Not later than December 10, 2026.

6. Complete the enrolment process
Receive confirmation of your acceptance to the course from LSU with instructions how to access to the online classes.

7. Start your course
Online classes begin on January 4, 2027.

The course can help prepare international applicants for English-taught LSU degree programmes, including:

Bachelor’s programmes

• Physiotherapy
• Sports Coaching
• Sports and Tourism Management
• Exercise, Nutrition and Stress Management

Master’s programmes

• Tourism and Sports Management
• Public Health and Physical Activity
• Advanced Practice Physiotherapy
• Adapted Physical Activity
• Sports Education
• Sports Physiology

Successful completion of the preparatory course does not automatically guarantee admission to any LSU degree programme. Applicants must complete the relevant LSU admission procedure and meet the admission requirements of their chosen programme.

Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the final examination receive an LSU Course Completion Certificate, confirming that they have achieved the course learning outcomes at B2 level in accordance with the CEFR. To receive the course certificate, students must have an attendance of at least 80%. 

The certificate can be used to demonstrate the required English language level when applying to study programmes at the Lithuanian Sports University. 

Please note that the LSU certificate is not an internationally recognized English language proficiency certificate. Applicants planning to study at other institutions may be required to provide an internationally recognized qualification such as IELTS, TOEFL or another accepted English language test.

Ready to improve your English and prepare for studies in an international environment? 

Apply for the Preparatory English Language Course (B2) by December 1, 2026.