IELTS Preparation

Mode of Study

Students study full time face to face of delivery that integrates:

• 20 hours scheduled face to face classes per week during term time

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Course Description

The 24 weeks program of the IELTS preparation course is designed to thorough prepare students to target an IELTS score of 5.5 and above.

 

Preparation for the Examination through this course offers an introduction to the types of texts and tasks encountered during the IELTS exam.  However, the course is not merely designed to practice examination techniques, but also targets the required skills.

 

Students are exposed to a wide variety of materials covering a number of different academic disciplines and will learn how the task requirements of the IELTS Examination mirror the English Language requirements of tertiary study. The encouragement of independent learning within the course and the development of individual study plans for students also introduces the participants to the conventions of tertiary level study in Australia. 

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Course Structure

IELTS LOW and IELTS HIGH is a 26 week long course; there is a 2 week break between the levels. It is ideal for students who are wishing to gain entry into courses requiring an IELTS level of 5.5 or equivalent.

 

Student requiring entry into courses requiring an IELTS level of 6.0 or above can prepare for these programs by also completing EAP 2 at the end of this program. 

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Delivery Location

All classes are face to face and are held at 87 Fennell Street, NORTH PARRAMATTA, NSW, 2151

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English Language Entry Requirements

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• IELTS low requires an IELTS score of 4.5 (or equivalent) OR completion of Innovative College General English Pre-Intermediate 

• IELTS high requires an IELTS score of at least 5.0 (or equivalent) OR completion of Innovative College Intermediate General English 

 

 

             Approximate CEFR Entry/Exit level descriptors for the IELTS Preparation course                                                            

IELTS LOW = A2/B1

IELTS HIGH = B1/B1+

       

Assessment

Formal assessment is held at the end of each study period in weeks 6 and 12 in conjunction with weekly reviews. 

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Learning Materials

Teaching/learning materials include:

• Standard TESOL textbooks – Face2face books along with supplementary resources

• Course Audio files & Internet resources

•       Assessment is benchmarked against the CEFR and IELTS equivalencies*

•       Additional resources provided by college for supplementary activities

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Course Fees

Please contact us at admission@invcollege.edu.au for the most up-to-date course fees.

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Additional Information

For further information regarding studying with Innovative College, please refer to our Student Handbook (see below) which outlines all additional terms, conditions, and information related to student life in Australia. 

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*NOTE: This IELTS preparation course is a thorough preparation for the one taking the exam, however, Innovative College does not and cannot guarantee a particular IELTS outcome for students.