The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an internationally recognised qualification and entry requirement for universities in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. It is also widely used by governments as a language proficiency guide when issuing work visas and is accepted by various professional organizations.
| Exam Preparation Courses | Lessons*/Week | Levels | Length | Location | Start Dates |
|---|
| IELTS Intensive | 28 IELTS Preparation lessons + 7 Structured Study Sessions | intermediate to advanced | 5 or 10 weeks | London, Manchester, Oxford, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Cairns and Auckland | 2011: Various start dates throughout the year, see course facts for more details |
| IELTS Supplementary | 20 General English Lessons + 8 IELTS Preparation lessons +
7 Structured Study Sessions | intermediate to advanced | 5 or 10 weeks | London, Manchester, Bournemouth, Dublin, Bath, Torquay, Salisbury, Christchurch and Sydney Manly | 2011: Various start dates throughout the year, see course facts for more details |
* Lessons are 45 minutes in length
When you enrol onto a Kaplan International Colleges IELTS course, we will equip you with the skills, techniques and knowledge you need to excel at this exam. Kaplan International Colleges offers 3 IELTS preparation courses with varying degrees of focus and intensity to help you succeed. Each including a mix of:
General English classes
IELTS verbal skills
Test-taking strategies
Structured study
For more information about IELTS preparation program download the information sheet here!
Course Details
IELTS Preparation (Intensive): 28 lessons of IELTS preparation per week + 7 sessions of structured study. (London, Manchester, Oxford, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Cairns and Auckland)
IELTS Preparation (Supplementary): 20 lessons of General English + 8 lessons of IELTS preparation + 7 sessions of structured study (London, Manchester, Bournemouth, Dublin, Bath, Torquay, Salisbury and Sydney Manly)
Lessons Include:
General English classes
Classes will help you to develop the four essential language disciplines of reading, writing, listening and speaking as well as improving your grammar and vocabulary.
IELTS Exam Preparation
These highly focused exam preparation classes will cover all sections of your chosen exam in detail and teach you the verbal skills and test-taking strategies you will need to succeed.
Structured Study
Your personalized structured study plan will enable you to sharpen your exam technique and continue to work on essential language skills. You will have full access to our extensive library of materials including online practice exercises, course books and computer simulation tests.
Program length: 5 or 10 weeks
Minimum age: 16
Entry level requirements: Intermediate-advanced
Start dates 2012:
IELTS Preparation (Intensive) - 5 or 10 week program
- Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Cairns and Auckland: Jan 3/9; Feb 6; Mar 12; Apr 16; May 21; Jun 25; Jul 25; Sep 3; Oct 8; Nov 12
- London, Manchester and Oxford: Every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday)
IELTS Preparation on (Supplementary) - 5 or 10 week program
- London and Manchester: Every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday)
- Sydney, Manly: Jan 3/9; Feb 6; Mar 12; Apr 16; May 21; Jun 25; Jul 25; Sep 3; Oct 8; Nov 12
IELTS Preparation (Supplementary) – 5 & 10 week program
- Bournemouth, Bath, Torquay and Salisbury: Every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday)
Need more information? Please refer to the main IELTS website: www.ielts.org
Please note, the exam fee is not included in the IELTS preparation course and can cost up to £120.
Qualifications Gained
All Kaplan International Colleges students studying for 5 or more weeks will be monitored regularly and progress will be recorded in an Individual Student File. The Individual Student File will show how each key English skill has developed and pinpoint the areas of language training which can be improved upon.
At the end of IELTS course, students receive a Kaplan International Colleges Certificate of Achievement detailing the level of proficiency in English achieved. The certificate, together with your Individual Student File, documents your language achievements and can be presented to future employers or educational institutions as proof of your English ability.
Your ultimate reward will be the improvement in your IELTS score when you take the exam and your acceptance letter confirming your place at the university you've been dreaming about.
Kaplan International College Cairns is an official IELTS testing center.
