IELTS

The Exam Preparation Courses guarantee to improve your English and prepare you for your chosen examination. It is a highly structured course and the teachers will guide your continual improvement through challenging lessons and topical discussions. 

The primary focus of the course is to ensure you attain or surpass the level of English skills you require to sit your chosen exam. The more time you dedicate to learning English the more you will improve and therefore achieve your desired exam score. You will also receive exam preparation skills specific to your chosen test, ensuring that you are 100% prepared on the day of your examination. The school recognises that every student is different, which is why they combine a structured course with a personal study plan, individual tutorials and a personal reading programme.

To thoroughly prepare for the exam a 10-13 week study period is recommended.

Aimed at: This course is suitable for students who

•    wish to enter university in a native English speaking country
•    need an internationally recognized English qualification for their profession
•    want better opportunities for future employment
•    are serious about improving all areas of their English and gaining a highly respected English qualification

Benefits of doing this course:  An IELTS qualification is required by most British, Australian Canadian, Maltese and South African universities, and in some cases, American academic institutions. IELTS is often required by professional bodies and is even needed for immigration to Canada and Australia.

Methodology: Focus is placed upon teaching effective exam techniques

Writing: You will be taught methods and strategies for successfully completing integrated and independent writing skills.

Speaking: You will learn the speaking skills needed to talk confidently on a number of topics in order to take a one-to-one interview.

Listening: You will be taught listening strategies, such as listening for gist and detail and will be exposed to various natural English accents.

Reading: You will practice reading a number of authentic academic writings. You will be taught to scan read for general meaning and details, plus, you will learn how to restate and make inferences, amongst other reading skills.

Support: You will be monitored by your teacher and given encouragement and feedback while also being assessed on your performance through a number of assignments. You will use authentic test materials to prepare you fully for your test. You will participate in regular sample tests and prepare for all sections of the IELTS test.

Combine the crash course: If you would like to improve your English level substantially before
sitting for your IELTS test, you can take a General English, Semi-Intensive, Intensive English
or other course with EC before beginning your exam crash course.