IELTS exam preparation
Train for your IELTS and take that next step in your career
IELTS is an internationally recognised qualification that allows students to demonstrate their language level to universities. It is accepted by many schools, companies, and governments. It can help you study or work in an English-speaking country or get a visa.
This course focuses on preparing you for the exam and developing the skills and techniques needed to achieve a high score. We will design a personal study plan for you – based on your goals, language level, and timeline.
IELTS Exam Preparation is a customisable course. It has a weekly enrolment so you can choose how long you study, and our afternoon modules let you choose between 15, 20 or 25 hours of study per week.
Course overview
On this course, you will:
- Understand what to expect in an IELTS exam and how it is structured
- Learn helpful ways and plans to answer different types of questions in the test
- Develop important skills such as paraphrasing, analysing data, and interpreting context
- Improve your pronunciation, vocabulary and grammar
- Feel more relaxed and confident when interacting with English speakers
PERSONAL & RESPONSIVE LEARNING
Confidence is key to your success
Confidence comes from knowing what kind of questions will be on the test and learning the important skills you need to answer these questions.
Our teachers have a lot of experience with IELTS exams and will help you develop a personal study plan to achieve your desired score. You will have many chances to practise new skills on example questions or papers, so you will feel confident and ready when it’s time to take the real exam.
IELTS Exam Preparation is a minimum of 15 hours per week. You have the option to add extra classes in the afternoon. These extra classes can help you focus on specific skills you want to improve.
REGULAR 1-TO-1 FEEDBACK
Support at every step
You will meet with your teacher regularly to talk about your progress, what you have achieved, and discuss anything you are finding difficult. This helps keep your personal study plan updated with clear and useful goals, making sure you are always being challenged to improve.
BELL ONLINE
Practise with Bell Online
On this course, you’ll have your own online learning space. It includes personalised learning resources, teacher notes, interactive activities, and your progress information.
You may be asked to submit homework, contribute to group talks, or get audio feedback from your teachers. You can also interact with classmates and continue practising your English online!
COMPUTER-BASED TECHNIQUES
Computer-based IELTS
You can choose to take the IELTS test on a computer in the UK.
This means taking the IELTS listening, reading, and writing test on a computer. The speaking test will still be done face-to-face with a certified IELTS Examiner. If you want to do the test this way, the course will make sure you feel comfortable and prepared for this type of testing.
Sample timetable
Dates & locations
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