Course Description

Cricos Course Code 067734G

Both of these 12 week specialist courses are designed to prepare students for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

The IELTS test is an internationally recognized tertiary entry English language qualification. A score of 5 on the IELTS test (alongside a range of alternative qualifications) is a prerequisite for entry to many vocational courses.

These courses are open to students who have been accepted into vocational courses but who have not yet obtained a prerequisite English score. Students who have obtained tertiary places in a range of institutions or who are planning to make an application are also welcomed, however, these students must achieve the required level in the IELTS test in order to articulate into their chosen course of study. No matter what the student’s situation or intention, these courses will prepare them well to undertake the IELTS test with confidence.

The teachers will help develop the strategies students need to improve their IELTS score. Students will practice strategies such as predicting, skimming and scanning in listening and reading, essay formatting and confidence-building speaking exercises.

Course Structure

There are two levels and each level runs for 12 weeks at 20 hours per week. Students will be comprehensively tested on arrival and placed in the level which is most suitable for their current proficiency. It is possible to do just one or both levels depending on the entry language proficiency level.

The courses are structured around the following areas:

• Input Material from Core Text which every student needs to purchase
• Macro-skills Development for Test Modules
• Analysis of Test Tasks
• Examination Practice