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 into English speaking universities worldwide. 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

• IELTS Band level Assessment

• 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 Band Score needed. Exams are held locally 2 to 3 times every month in the summer and once a month at all other times.

 

Combine your IELTS course with our highly recommended University Preparation Course

 

What our students say!!!

I attended an IELTS Preparation Course at the Castle School of English, today I got my results of the exam: 8.0 – I was very happy and I think without this course I would not have been able to get such a good result! The strategies of how to improve my listening, reading, writing and speaking skills were really helpful and made me feel much more confident towards the exam. Through the regular mock exams I got a perfect impression about what the exam would be like and which skills I needed to improve more than others. I enjoyed going to the course as the atmosphere within the class was amazing and I got to know really nice people! My teacher was very helpful and open minded towards discussions as well as able to motivate. Therefore I can only recommend Castle School of English.

 

Ich habe an der Castle School of English einen Vorbereitsungskurs für das IELTS Zertifikat besucht. Heute habe ich mein Ergebnis bekommen: 8.0 – Ich habe mich riesig darüber gefreut und denke nicht, dass ich ohne diesen Kurs so ein gutes Ergebnis erzielt hätte. Die Strategien um mein Hör-, Lese-, Schreibe- und Sprachverständnis zu verbessern waren sehr hilfreich. Durch die regelmäßigen Tests bekam ich eine sehr gute Vorstellung davon, wie die wirkliche Prüfung aussehen würde und welche Fähigkeiten ich mehr verbessern musste als andere. Ich nahm sehr gerne am Kurs teil, da die Atmosphäre innerhalb der Klasse wirklich super war und ich nette Leute kennen lernte. Mein Lehrer war immer sehr hilfsbereit und offen gegenüber Fragen und Diskussionen, als auch sehr gut in der Lage einen zu motivieren. Ich kann die Castle School of English daher nur weiterempfehlen.

Elena Meyer, Germany

 

 

Hello everyone my name is Agustin, I prepared for IELTS academic module exam at Castle School and had the pleasure to be a student of Paul Silvester, an excellent teacher. After 3 months of preparation I achieved a higher mark than I needed or ever expected. The course is very well organized and its contents include specific material that helps you to improve, in an easy way, your English skills. I also made many friends from all around the word. I highly recommend it!!

Agustin Quaranta.

Argentina

IELTS overall 7.5

 

Message: Hi, English-learners. Castle school is highly recommended for people who are looking for  professional teaching in conjunction with a moderate price. I would like to recommend the school to everyone, especially those who want to achieve the greatest result in IELTS by taking Paul Silvester's courses. The ambiance in the class was so relaxing and friendly that it not only helped me to feel more confident, but also to absorb the complicated information much easier. Moreover, I believe that Paul's vast experience as an IELTS examiner is a definite plus. In my opinion, only after an exam class or an exam itself you can truly understand what IELTS is and how it's sophisticated. I got the most useful tips for passing the exam, which helped me to achieve 7.5 after a month of Paul's course. Join the Castle School of English, you will not regret it!

Zhanel from Kazakhstan.

 

 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