This is a short, very intensive course taught in small groups (average 7 - 10 students) to make you familiar with the format of the IELTS test and with the type of language it requires.
There are two parts to the course, each part taking one week. You are encouraged to take both parts of the course but it may be possible for you to take only one part if a place is available.
| November 2007 | 05, 19 |
| December 2007 | 03 |
| January 2008 | 07, 28 |
| February 2008 | 25 |
| March 2008 | 31 |
| April 2008 | 21 |
| May 2008 | 19 |
| June 2008 | 02, 23 |
| July 2008 | 07, 28 |
| August 2008 | 11, 26 (Tue) |
| September 2008 | 08 |
| October 2008 | 06 |
| November 2008 | 03, 17 |
| December 2008 | 01 |
Unlike other exams IELTS specifically tests your ability to use English for academic or training purposes. This part of the course will help you adapt your existing language skills to interpret and employ the distinctive patterns of academic English.
You will spend a part of each day reading and reviewing academic texts and writing assignments to strict time limits, helped by teachers experienced in the requirements of the examination.
There are four modules in the IELTS test: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. This part of the course will give you intensive practice in each module, making sure you know exactly how to make best use of your time. You will do practice tests in each skill under exam conditions and specialist teachers will give you feedback on your performance to help you improve.
NB: This is intended to give a general idea of the course. Each course varies with the needs and abilities of the participants.
| 0830 - 0915 | The college's self-access facilities are open for private study.. |
| 0915 - 1045 | First class with your main tutor. You review your homework and work on related language skills. |
| 1045 - 1115 | Coffee in the Cafeteria |
| 1115 - 1215 | Group class with your second tutor. You work on practical exam skills. |
| 1215 - 1315 | First tutorial period. Students are assigned practice tasks while the tutor works with individuals and small groups. |
| 1315 - 1345 | Lunch. |
| 1345 - 1430 | Second tutorial period. Another chance to consult your main tutor. |
| 1430 - 1515 | Third group class. Your tutor gives feedback to the group on general points arising from individual work. |
| 1515 - 1530 | Tea break |
| 1530 - 1630 | A fourth group class to summarise the day's work. Your tutor assigns homework tasks for the evening. |