IELTS Preparation

IELTS examination

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 organisations.

Exam Preparation CoursesLessons*/WeekLevelsLengthLocationStart Dates
IELTS Preparation (Intensive)28 IELTS Preparation lessons + 7 Structured Study Sessionsintermediate to advanced5 or 10 weeksLondon, Manchester, Oxford, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Cairns and Auckland2010: Various start dates throughout the year, see course facts for more details

IELTS Preparation  (Supplementary)

20 General English Lessons + 8 IELTS Preparation lessons +
7 Structured Study Sessions		intermediate to advanced5 or 10 weeksLondon, Manchester, Bournemouth, Dublin, Bath, Torquay, Salisbury, Christchurch and Sydney Manly2010: 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!

Program Facts

This program is ideal if:

  • You would like to attend a university or college in the UK, Ireland, Australia or New Zealand
  • You want to improve your IELTS score to achieve personal or academic goals
  • You want a preparation course that can be tailored to your specific needs

Program length: 5 or 10 weeks

Program 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, Christchurch and Sydney Manly)

Lessons include:

  • General English lessons: These lessons help you to develop the 4 essential language disciplines of reading, writing, listening and speaking as well as improve your grammar and vocabulary.
  • IELTS Preparation lessons: These lessons are highly focused exam preparation classes that cover all sections of the IELTS exam in detail and teach you the verbal skills and test-taking strategies required for success in the exam.
  • Supplementary Structured Study sessions: Your personalised 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 online exercises, course books and computer simulation tests.

Minimum age:16

Entry level requirements: Intermediate-advanced

Start dates 2010:

IELTS Preparation (Intensive) - 5 or 10 week program

  • Sydney, Perth, Brisbane, Cairns and Auckland: Jan 4/5; Feb 8; Mar 15; Apr 19; May 24; Jun 28; Aug 2/3; Sep 6; Oct 11; Nov 15
  • London and Manchester: Every monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday)
  • Oxford: Jan 4; Apr 12; Jun 21; Jul 26; Sep 27

IELTS Preparation (Supplementary) - 5 or 10 week program

  • London and Manchester: Every monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a public holiday)
  • Christchurch and Sydney, Manly: Jan 4; Feb 8; Mar 15; Apr 19; May 24; Jun 28; Aug 2; Sep 6; Oct 11; Nov 15

IELTS Preparation (Supplementary) – 5 week program

  • Bournemouth, Bath, Torquay and Salisbury: May 31/Jun 1; Jul 5

IELTS Preparation (Supplementary) - 10 week program

  • Bournemouth, Bath, Torquay and Salisbury: Jan 4; Apr 12; Jun 21; Jul 26; Sep 27

For prices and locations offering these programs, please click on the 'Schools and Price' section below.

For more information about IELTS preparation program download the information sheet here!

 

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Certificates

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 Colleges Cairns is an official IELTS testing centre.