08/11/2015
TOEFL and IELTS are highly respected English language proficiency tests, helping millions of students like you attend English-speaking institutes all over the world.
IELTS Overview
IELTS, or 'International English Language Testing System', is an international standardized test of English language proficiency.
IELTS is jointly managed by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL) and delivered through more than 500 locations in 130 countries
Who is it for?
IELTS is recognized by universities and employers in many countries in Europe, including the UK, in America including the USA and Canada, in Australia and New Zealand and many other countries.
It is also recognized by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.
More than 1.4 million people a year take the test.
IELTS is not recommended for candidates under the age of 16.
OBJECTIVES:
The aim of the course is to prepare students for taking the IELTS test by teaching strategies necessary for this exam. It also familiarizes students with the structure of the test and what tasks they may be expected to complete.
OUTCOMES:
At the end of 40 Hours study of IELTS Intensive Preparation Course students should be able to:
Listening
Extract relevant information from four audio passages and answer 40 questions. 30 minutes
Reading
Extract relevant information from three reading passages and answer 40 questions. One hour
Writing
Interpret and describe graphical information (in 20 minutes and 150 words)
Or
Write a letter responding to a given situation (in 20 minutes and 150 words
and
Write a discursive or argumentative essay (in 40 minutes and 250 words). A total of one hour
Speaking
Participate in a speaking test consisting of three parts:
1. An interview
2. A long turn/ a description
3. A two way conversation
10-15 minutes
Level and scores
Multi-level. You get a score between 1 and 9. Half scores such as 6.5 are possible. Universities often demand an IELTS score of 6 or 7. They may also demand a minimum score in each of the 4 sections.