COURSE FACTSHEET
IELTS Preparation Who is this course for?
Included in the price
This course is aimed at students who need to improve the key language skills needed to score as high as possible in all part of the IELTS exam.
à2 8 lessons per week àW elcome Information Pack àP lacement test on arrival, weekly progress tests and regular homework à Course materials àU se of Computer Learning Centre àA ccess to Classmate, the Kings online learning platform àW ireless internet in College àO ptional weekly lecture programme àT wo free social activities per week àE nd-of-course certificate (90% or higher attendance required)
Key Facts Start dates: London, Brighton and Bournemouth: Every Monday: 7 January – 9 December 2019; 6 January – 7 December 2020 Oxford: 16 September, 28 October 2019; 6 January, 17 February, 30 March, 11 May, 22 June, 3 August, 14 September, 26 October 2020 (alternative weekly start dates available on request) Locations offered:
Oxford
London
Bournemouth Brighton
Level: Kings Level 4 (Lower intermediate) Length: Minimum 2 weeks (London, Bournemouth, Brighton); minimum 6 weeks (Oxford) Lessons: 28 lessons (21 hours per week) Minimum age: 16 Average age range: 18 – 30 Maximum class size: 14 Learning outcomes: à Fluency in all main areas of English à Development of exam technique and practice à Practical experience of IELTS papers
Please note exam fees are not included.
About the IELTS exam IELTS is the International English Language Testing System which tests English proficiency across the globe. Conducting 2 million tests in the past year, IELTS is one of the world’s most popular English-language tests for study, work and migration. The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam is available in two test formats: Academic or General Training.
The Academic test is for those who want to study at a tertiary level in an English-speaking country. The General Training test is for those who want to do work experience or training programs, secondary school or migrate to an English-speaking country. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests but different Reading and Writing tests.
Course structure and content Students study 20 lessons of General English lessons (15 hours), and 8 lessons of IELTS preparation lessons (6 hours) each week. They can also combine the course with additional one-to-one lessons of IELTS preparation. A wide range of areas are covered in the course, focussing on the four parts of the exam: speaking, reading, writing and listening. In addition to exam-specific training, the course also helps students to develop their broader communication and English language skills.
Students will also be given training in exam techniques and strategies, such as: à working under exam conditions à understanding the requirements of each section of the exam à understanding what the examiner is looking for à planning and reviewing your answers à preparing mentally for exam day à time management à practice of actually completing four parts of the exam under simulated exam conditions (mock exams) Please note additional one-to-one lessons should be booked in advance where possible, and may not be available during high season.
Sample timetable (class times may vary by location and during summer high season) Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
9.00 – 10.30
General English
General English
General English
General English
General English
11.00 – 12.30
General English
General English
General English
General English
General English
13.30 – 15.00
IELTS Preparation
IELTS Preparation
IELTS Preparation
IELTS Preparation
Free time