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IELTS Courses

Foundation & Academic

Our most popular courses for students aiming to go to university in the UK.

The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world’s most popular English language proficiency test for higher education (university) and for moving to live and work in a country where English is the native language.

At Capital School of English, we understand the importance of achieving your desired result (Band) for this test. We are here to help with exam preparation lessons and booking the exam. Our IELTS exam preparation courses help you to develop to achieve your highest score possible.

Course Overview

Foundation IELTS
  • This course is aimed at students preparing to achieve a score of 4.0 – 5.0 in the Academic IELTS exam while studying at A2 level
  • 15 hours per week
  • 3 hours a day either in the morning (09:00-12:15) or in the afternoon (13:45-17:00)

1-23 Weeks: £185 per week

24+ Weeks: £175 per week

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Academic IELTS
  • This course is aimed at students preparing to achieve a score of 5.0 or higher in the Academic IELTS exam
  • 15 hours per week
  • 3 hours a day either in the morning (09:00-12:15) or in the afternoon (13:45-17:00)

1-23 Weeks: £185 per week

24+ Weeks: £175 per week

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Course Detail

Levels
Foundation: A2+
Academic: B1+
Minimum Age
16
Max Class Size
16
Average: 4-8
Course Length
Min: 1 wk
Rec: min 4 wks

Course Dates

Start any Monday

Course Description

LEVEL: Before you start your IELTS exam preparation classes, your level of English will be assessed. You must have the required level to join either of our IELTS exam preparation courses.

COURSE LENGTH: It is recommended that you study on this course of a minimum of 4 weeks before taking your test, and to combine this course with General English lessons to develop your overall language and communication skills.

MATERIALS: All materials, including the use of coursebooks, are included in the price.

PRACTICE TESTS: Each week you will answer IELTS exam questions in exam conditions to see your development.

PROGRESS CHECKS:

  • Regular homework
  • Tutorials for Long-Term Students (enrolled on courses 13+ weeks)

EXTRAS: You can choose to combine this course with General English (Standard).

Course Objectives

During the Foundation or Academic courses, you will: 

  • Become familiar with the requirements of the exam
  • Become familiar with the different exam task questions
  • Develop your confidence to answer the questions
  • Develop your academic vocabulary for IELTS
  • Develop your grammar for IELTS
  • Develop your study skills

Additional Information

IELTS for UKVI: If you plan to go to university in the UK you may need to take IELTS for UKVI at a Secure English Language Test (SELT) centre.
The test is the same IELTS tests as other centres. It includes the same: content, format, scoring and level of difficulty.
The Test Report Form is different to show that you have taken the test at an UKVI approved test centre.
Before booking your test, check with the university you are applying to which test they require. For further information please click here.

EXAM TEST CENTRES: The nearest exam centre for IELTS is in Bournemouth. The nearest IELTS for UKVI centres are in Portsmouth or London.  

THE IELTS EXAM: The cost of an IELTS exam is not included in the course fees.  

EXAM ARRANGEMENT FEES: Capital School of English can help you book your exam for a fee.

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