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The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an internationally owned and globally recognised direct English language assessment of the highest quality and integrity readily available throughout the world. It covers the four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
IELTS is a highly dependable, practical and valid English language assessment primarily used by those seeking international education, professional recognition, bench-marking to international standards and global mobility.
IELTS is owned, developed and delivered through the partnership of the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations. It is recognised by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA.
Course aims:
The IELTS program is a ten to twelve week course designed to develop the specific language skills of students preparing to take the IELTS Examination. This program targets the Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking competencies that are required to successfully complete the 4 examination modules involved in the IELTS exam. Particular attention will be paid to improving students' examination skills within the IELTS constraints.
The course provides practical guidance in the development and application of linguistic skills relevant to the IELTS examination requirements including vocabulary, grammar, text production and analysis and listening and speaking. Weekly practice tests based on IELTS past papers provide an assessable framework to effectively measure student progress.
Course specific objectives:
- To adapt general English competencies to the specific requirements of the
IELTS examination
- To develop the necessary linguistic skills to ensure success in the IELTS examination
- To provide an integrated approach to the development of relevant competencies
- To cultivate analytical skills by investigating a range of authentic and teacher
generated texts
Entry requirements:
Intermediate to Advanced levels
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