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What is IELTS?
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is extremely popular with people who plan to study or work in another country, and who need to prove their English language skills. The qualification is accepted by employers, universities and government agencies around the world. We help people prepare for both the Academic and General Training IELTS test.
We also help people prepare for the IELTS Life Skills test. This is an English test for people who need to demonstrate their speaking and listening ability as part of a UK visa or immigration application. The IELTS Life Skills test is available at three levels on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale: A1 (Beginner), A2 (Elementary) and B1 (Intermediate).
The IELTS test has two main versions: Academic and General Training. The Academic IELTS test is designed for people who need to demonstrate that they have the English language proficiency required in academic, higher education situations. The General Training IELTS test is designed for people who need to show that they have the English language proficiency needed in workplace and social situations.
The IELTS test has four parts: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. An IELTS certificate is valid for two years. There is no pass or fail grade in the IELTS test: each of the test’s nine bands relates to a level of competence in English.
Who is IELTS for?
The IELTS test is a good choice for people who plan to work or study in an English-speaking environment. IELTS is an internationally recognised qualification that shows individuals’ level of English language proficiency. Course participants can decide whether to prepare for the Academic or General Training IELTS test, according to their professional or academic goals, or visa requirements.
Our IELTS preparation courses are suitable for people with levels of English between intermediate (B1) and advanced (C2), with a minimum age of 16.
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IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is extremely popular with people who plan to study or work in another country, and who need to prove their English language skills. The qualification is accepted by employers, universities and government agencies around the world. We help people prepare for both the Academic and General Training IELTS test.
We also help people prepare for the IELTS Life Skills test. This is an English test for people who need to demonstrate their speaking and listening ability as part of a UK visa or immigration application. The IELTS Life Skills test is available at three levels on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) scale: A1 (Beginner), A2 (Elementary) and B1 (Intermediate).
The IELTS test has two main versions: Academic and General Training. The Academic IELTS test is designed for people who need to demonstrate that they have the English language proficiency required in academic, higher education situations. The General Training IELTS test is designed for people who need to show that they have the English language proficiency needed in workplace and social situations.
The IELTS test has four parts: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. An IELTS certificate is valid for two years. There is no pass or fail grade in the IELTS test: each of the test’s nine bands relates to a level of competence in English.
Who is IELTS for?
The IELTS test is a good choice for people who plan to work or study in an English-speaking environment. IELTS is an internationally recognised qualification that shows individuals’ level of English language proficiency. Course participants can decide whether to prepare for the Academic or General Training IELTS test, according to their professional or academic goals, or visa requirements.
Our IELTS preparation courses are suitable for people with levels of English between intermediate (B1) and advanced (C2), with a minimum age of 16.
Click on the buttons below to find out more about IELTS courses.
Course summary
Our IELTS preparation courses help you to get the best possible score in the Academic or General Training IELTS test. Engaging training allows you to improve your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. You will also develop your exam technique and learn more about the IELTS test's format, texts, topics, different types of task and assessment criteria. Throughout the course you will have many opportunities to practise the different parts of the IELTS test and will receive detailed feedback on your progress from your trainer.
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Our IELTS preparation courses help you to get the best possible score in the Academic or General Training IELTS test. Engaging training allows you to improve your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. You will also develop your exam technique and learn more about the IELTS test's format, texts, topics, different types of task and assessment criteria. Throughout the course you will have many opportunities to practise the different parts of the IELTS test and will receive detailed feedback on your progress from your trainer.
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Course outline
Your course aims to deliver measurable results as quickly as possible. Your trainer will talk to you about which IELTS test (Academic or General Training) you are taking, why you are taking the test, what score you aim to achieve and learn more about your English learning background. You will then have the opportunity to take a practice test. This will give you and your trainer a clear idea of what your English level is at the start of the course and what you need to do to improve it.
In addition to developing your language skills the course will familiarise you with all the different aspects of the IELTS test and give you practice in completing different task types.
Your trainer will provide you with homework – which will involve practising different parts of the IELTS test with past test papers. You will be given detailed feedback on your spoken and written English, which will help you eliminate mistakes. Your trainer will also analyse your performance in Reading and Listening practice tests, in order to identify areas where you can improve.
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Your course aims to deliver measurable results as quickly as possible. Your trainer will talk to you about which IELTS test (Academic or General Training) you are taking, why you are taking the test, what score you aim to achieve and learn more about your English learning background. You will then have the opportunity to take a practice test. This will give you and your trainer a clear idea of what your English level is at the start of the course and what you need to do to improve it.
In addition to developing your language skills the course will familiarise you with all the different aspects of the IELTS test and give you practice in completing different task types.
Your trainer will provide you with homework – which will involve practising different parts of the IELTS test with past test papers. You will be given detailed feedback on your spoken and written English, which will help you eliminate mistakes. Your trainer will also analyse your performance in Reading and Listening practice tests, in order to identify areas where you can improve.
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Course benefits
During your IELTS course you will be able to:
• participate in discussions that will help develop your confidence, fluency and improve your pronunciation
• write well-organised, effective essays that give opinions, develop arguments and provide examples
• write reports that describe and summarise information
• learn techniques such as predicting content, identifying context and becoming an active listener
• develop strategies such as skimming and scanning, and become a faster reader
• use a wider range of vocabulary more flexibly and accurately
• learn to use grammatical structures correctly and appropriately
• improve your exam technique
• develop a deeper understanding of different aspects of the IELTS test
• practise completing tasks in the time allocated
• become a more independent learner
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During your IELTS course you will be able to:
• participate in discussions that will help develop your confidence, fluency and improve your pronunciation
• write well-organised, effective essays that give opinions, develop arguments and provide examples
• write reports that describe and summarise information
• learn techniques such as predicting content, identifying context and becoming an active listener
• develop strategies such as skimming and scanning, and become a faster reader
• use a wider range of vocabulary more flexibly and accurately
• learn to use grammatical structures correctly and appropriately
• improve your exam technique
• develop a deeper understanding of different aspects of the IELTS test
• practise completing tasks in the time allocated
• become a more independent learner
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