IELTS Exam Preparation

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System, designed for people who want to study where English is the main language of communication. Results from IELTS tests are recognised by universities, colleges and professional bodies in the UK, USA, Australia, New Zealand and throughout the world.

IELTS gives you a test report that shows an overall score for your level of English ability from 1 (non-user) to 9 (expert user). The test is made up of four parts – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The Speaking test is a face-to-face interview with a certified Examiner.

The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes and consists of:

Academic Reading: 3 sections, 40 items, 60 minutes
Academic Writing: 2 tasks: 150 words and 250 words, 60 minutes
Listening: 4 sections, 40 items, 30 minutes
Speaking: 11 to 14 minutes

Our course helps you to:

Be confident in handling all aspects of the exam
Be able to express your thoughts and opinions fluently
Gain an expanded range of vocabulary and expressions
Be able to use grammar and syntax effectively
Overcome the anxiety of facing the exam through intensive exam practice

Sample Timetable

09.00 - 10.00 Skills training

10.00 - 10.15 Break

10.15 - 11.15 Accuracy in Grammar

11.15 - 11.30 Break

11.30 - 12.30 Knowledge for a Global Community

12.30 - 13.30 Lunch

13.30 - 14.30 Examination Focus

14.30 - 14.45 Break

14.45 - 15.45 Exam Skills Spoken Performance

_{All timetables are samples and may be subject to change.}

Dates and fees

IELTS Exam Preparation
25h of general English language skills - including 5 hours of exam preparation, 5 hours of exam skills per week, plus one coaching session per week.	Bournemouth, Brighton Cambridge, Edinburgh	London, Oxford
2-3 weeks	£356	£392
4-7 weeks	£336	£372
8-11 weeks	£316	£352
12-23 weeks	£296	£332

IELTS Combination
25 hours of group classes per week + 5 hours 1:1 per week	Bournemouth, Brighton Cambridge, Edinburgh	London, Oxford
2-3 weeks	£672	£739
4-7 weeks	£652	£719
8-11 weeks	£632	£699
12-23 weeks	£612	£679

- Courses start every Monday throughout the year with arrival on the Sunday. Minimum course duration is 2 weeks.
- Examination fees: £130

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Cambridge Exam Preparation

Cambridge ESOL certificates are awarded by a department of the world famous University of Cambridge. They are taken by over two million people a year and recognised by more than 6,000 universities, employers and immigration authorities around the world. The certificates cover listening, speaking, reading and writing giving accurate proof of your language skills.

Preparing for a Cambridge certificate helps you to master the skills you need to use English in the real world. The exams are based on real life situations where you would need to use your English skills. The certificates are linked to the Common European Framework of References for Languages as follows:

First Certificate in English (FCE) Level B2: FCE is an upper intermediate exam that tests your ability to deal confidently with a range of written and spoken communication situations.

Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) Level C1: CAE is an advanced exam that tests your ability to communicate with confidence in English for work or study purposes.

Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) Level C2: CPE is a very advanced level exam, for learners who have achieved a high level of language skills.

We are an examination centre for the Cambridge ESOL exams.