International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Preparation
Provider:
Course Code:
IELTS
CRICOS Code:
066401D
Qualification Level:
Language
Course Area:
English Language Courses
Duration:
12-Week
Study Mode:
Full Time
Location:
Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia
Course Fees:
AUD 260 Per Week
Delivery Mode:
On Campus
Target:
International
Intake:
Flexible Intakes
Course Overview
IELTS stands for the International English Language Testing System. It is a test used to assess English language proficiency. An IELTS score is often required for students who wish to study further or higher education courses held in English at college or university. Additionally, people wishing to migrate to Australia and who need to show evidence of English proficiency may also need an IELTS score.
Completion of the IELTS Preparation course at ACE can significantly improve a candidate’s chances of increasing their score in the IELTS test.
Course Structure
The IELTS Preparation course is a 12 week course. Preparation for the IELTS examination is achieved by introducing you to the same kinds of texts and tasks which the real IELTS examination uses. The course is designed to help you to practise examination techniques necessary to perform well in the IELTS examination, as well as continuing to build your English skills more generally. You will be exposed to a wide variety of materials covering a number of different academic disciplines and will learn, through this exposure, how the task requirements of the IELTS examination reflect the English language requirements of tertiary study.
Entry Requirement
| Language Requirement | |
|---|---|
| English Language Requirements | As this course prepares students for the IELTS exam, it requires students to have at least an Intermediate (CEFR B1) level of English.
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Career Opportunities
At the end of the course, you will:
- be familiar with the structure of the IELTS test
- be familiar with and able to successfully complete the main task types in each of the four parts (Speaking, Reading, Writing, Listening) of the test
- give an accurate written description (at least 150 words in 20 minutes) of information presented in a table, or graph form, highlighting trends, comparing and contrasting where necessary; write a formal essay (at least 250 words in 40 minutes) – including introduction, body and conclusion – expressing an opinion supported by personal experience, knowledge and relevant evidence
- speak on familiar topics in short question and answer form; speak on one topic in the form of a two-minute speech; and more abstractly develop the same topic in the form of a discussion
- successfully identify and listen for keywords, specific information, main points (gist) in the context of semi-formal and academic listening tasks; in a conversation identify the key participants and their relationships, the location and purpose of the interaction; predict and interpret information from a given context
- skim and scan texts for specific information; summarise texts identifying main and supporting ideas; separate essential from non-essential information based on what questions are asking; distinguish between argument and fact
- have a well-developed working knowledge of the IELTS key topics
- be able to aim for at least a 5 band score on a full IELTS test which pre-supposes that you are able to:
- communicate reasonably fluently, clearly and interestingly in speaking and writing tasks using appropriate cohesive devices; accurate grammar and sentence structure; and appropriate vocabulary and register
- answer the question concisely without irrelevant divergences
- be competent in communication tasks representative of those necessary to function in an English-speaking tertiary study environment