IELTS Preparation Course

To gain entrance into an English speaking university, have a competitive edge when applying for a job, enhance your career or move to a different country, you need an internationally recognised qualification. Certification will prove you have the necessary standard of English skills required by employers and universities.

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills (listening, reading, writing and speaking) for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication. The appropriate IELTS score is now the standard requirement for entry to a UK university. IELTS training improves skills required for studying at University - it is really good practice for writing essays/taking notes during lectures and researching topics in libraries and/or online.

This course provides complete and careful preparation for all aspects of the academic module and includes:

 Key facts

• placement test to ensure a class at the right level

• guidance and practice in all 4 areas of the exam

• regular progress checks

• regular homework

• a course book when you arrive (minimum 2 week course)

• regular tutorials with class teacher to give study advice (two every 10-14 week term)

• end of course certificate stating hours of study and final level

(Minimum attendance 80%)

 

N.B. Exam fees are not included in course fees. The current exam registration fee is approximately £120 for Brighton.

Most University courses require an IELTS score of 6.5 or above. Please contact your prospective university to check on the IELTS level needed. Exams are held locally 2 to 3 times every month in the summer and once a month at all other times.

 

 

 Term Dates 2010

Term 1	Term 2	Term 3	Term 4
04/01/2010	15/03/2010	14/06/2010	13/09/2010
to	to	to	to
12/03/2010	11/06/2010	10/09/2010	17/12/2010
(10 weeks)	(13 weeks)	(13 weeks)	(14 weeks)

The school is closed on public/bank holidays. You do not get any refund if there is a bank holiday during your course.

 

  

English Skill	IELTS Academic You will learn to:
Reading	Receive training for all aspects of the IELTS Reading Exam. This includes the exam technique of: multiple choice labelling a diagram matching headings for identified paragraphs/sections of the text identification of writer's views/claims - yes, no or not given identification of information in the text - true, false or not matching lists/phrases
Writing	Develop your writing skills in relation to the following IELTS assessment criteria: organise, present and possibly compare data describe the stages of a process or procedure describe an object or event or sequence of events explain how something works present the solution to a problem present and justify an opinion compare and contrast evidence, opinions and implications evaluate and challenge ideas  evidence or argument
Listening	Have extensive listening practice in both social and academic settings with the aim of preparing you to complete the following components of the IELTS Exam: multiple choice short-answer questions sentence completion note/summary/flow-chart/table completion labelling a diagram classification matching
Speaking	Be fully prepared to give answers related to the following areas of the IELTS Speaking Exam: Answer general questions about yourself your home/family your job/studies your interests & a range of familiar topics Use a verbal prompt on a card and talk about a particular topic. Talk about more abstract issues, a wide range of vocabulary and a range of topic areas.
Grammar	Develop previously learnt structures and improve your confidence for all aspects of the exam.
Vocabulary Topics	Cultural Differences, Conflicting Interests, Fitness & Helath, the Arts, Work and Business, Education, Science, IT & Communication, Social Issues. the Natural World.
Other	EXAM FOCUS – practice on all aspects of the IELTS Academic Exam