The IELTS preparation course focuses on the improvement of the skills tested in the IELTS test - reading, writing, listening and speaking.

For more information on our IELTS preparation courses please contact the Learning Centre on +(673) 2442 773 or visit one of our branches.

IELTS Preparation Course Information

The IELTS test is designed to assess the English language ablility of candidates who are intending to go for further study or emigrate.

The IELTS Preparation course covers all four language skills - listening, reading, writing and speaking. All skills are tested in both the Academic and General Training modules. The module that candidates are required to take is determined by the sponsor/receiving institution and not by CfBT or IELTS.

The Acadamic module assesses whether a candidate is ready to study or train using English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. The General Training module is more suited to candidates who want to take work-related training courses, complete their secondary education, or for immigration purposes.

Writing Skills

• Describing and interpreting graphs, tables and charts.
• Presenting a point of view.
• Organising ideas in writing and providing relevant support for these ideas.

Reading Skills

Reading and interpreting academic texts, matching activities, cloze passages and identifying points of view.

Speaking and Listening Skills

Taking part in discussions, recognising key words and phrases during discussions.

Grammar

Grammar related to the above writing and speaking skills in identified areas of weakness.

Preparation Course

CfBT offers three courses:

Intensive: This course is designed for candidates who have already registered for their test and will run for four weeks prior to the test date.

Extensive: This longer course is designed for candidates who have time to complete a longer, more detailed course and have not yet registered for a test date.

Workshop: A one day course that will focus on writing skills.