IELTS EXAM PREPARATION

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Course Introduction 

This course focuses on IELTS Academic which is essential for students who want an internationally recognised exam in English and want to study at an English speaking University.  The test also provides students of English with a global advantage and it is accepted by over 12,500 organisations all over the world.  Our course is designed for small classes so that every student's progress and skill requirements are carefully monitored.  We have lots of materials and our teachers focus on quick error correction in all the key skills as well as helping you to quickly understand the structure of each part of the test.

Hours per week
25 

Level

Intermediate – Advanced

Start dates

Every Monday*

Class size

9 people maximum 

Minimum Age

15

Fees

£380 per week

Simple Timetable

9.00 – 10.00 - Functional  English

10.15 – 12.30 - General English

12.30 – 13.30 - Lunch

13.30 – 15.45 - IELTS Exam Preparation

Functional English 

Our Functional English lessons focus on practical skills you will use in everyday situations in an English-speaking environment. How do you ask for help in a shop or order politely in a restaurant? How do you express agreement or disagreement in a meeting or discussion? How do you make your point when writing?

General English

For the second 2 hours we work with a course book to enable you to improve the 4 main skills: speaking, listening, reading and writing as well as grammar and vocabulary.

Academic English

Our Academic English lesson focuses on study skills, such as reading, writing, listening, and speaking in an academic environment. This benefits you if you want to study at an English speaking university, for example, it: 

• Features thought-provoking topics relevant to students in higher education
• Develops skills required for academic study, including note-taking, essay-writing, and giving presentations
• Includes strategies for undertaking research and dealing with unfamiliar vocabulary
• Provides tips for self-study

IELTS Exam Preparation

In the afternoon, classes will be focussed on the IELTS exam and the skills and strategies you will need to gain a better score. Classes include regular practice tests with individual feedback and advice on how you can improve. We can also offer individual advice for students about your options after the exam.

We are happy to help students book the IELTS exam at a test centre nearby. This normally needs to be done 1 month before the exam and costs, on average, £200 for the test. Please note in the summer the exam gets booked up quickly. To see the dates of the exam please go to the IELTS website.

*Courses start every Monday on availability, except on Bank Holidays. Check our opening times for more detailed information.

Activities

We generally offer you two activities a week, including one free and one paid activity. They start at 4 pm, and you are welcome to join any time.

Free Activities:

• Museum visits
• CIE Cinema
• Outdoor walks
• Walking tours
• Museum visits
• Quizzes
• Board games
• Picnics
• VR Games

Paid activities:

• Mini Golf
• Ice Skating
• Punting
• St Mary's tower
• Christ Church
• Magdalen College
• Cream tea
• Oxford castle and prison
• Sixes Cricket

Benefits of IELTS Exam Preparation

• Fast familiarization with how the test is structured and exam techniques for each of its parts
• IELTS practice test results recorded to ascertain each skills level and current overall band score
• Lots of course material and plenty of practice tests provided including for extra study 
• Close supervision and guidance throughout by your experienced exam teacher
• Frequent individual feedback and as often as you need
• Help with application forms
• Advice on future University or career plans as result of taking IELTS 
• Help with booking the IELTS test
• Certificate of course attendance