IELTS Preparation Courses / Academic English
Our IELTS preparation courses are accredited by the British Council, ensuring properly qualified teachers delivering quality assured lessons.
IELTS Course Prices
Our IELTS preparation/academic English courses offer the following:
30 lessons = £200 per week
- minimum 2 weeks bookable
Each lesson is 45 minutes
30 lessons = 22.5 hours
Students
We receive students at all levels from elementary to advanced and provide IELTS Preparation/Academic English modules, either as a separate course or combined with General English. This course is suitable for the following:
- pre-university students applying for Bachelors and Masters and post-graduate degrees
- doctors, nurses, dentists, and others entering the medical professions
- professionals requiring a recognised English level
Course Dates
Students may enrol to begin studying with us on any Monday throughout the year. We are open year-round, except for Bank holidays and the following holiday periods:
Bank holidays - 6 April, 9 April, 7 May, 4 & 5 June, 27 August 2012
Christmas holidays - 21 December 2012 - 2 January 2013
Course Content
The aim of the course is to improve overall attainment in the four key skills areas of
reading, writing, listening and speaking
The IELTS preparation module uses specialised study materials and previous Cambridge IELTS test papers to focus on areas of weakness and enable students to achieve their required grade under mock test conditions prior to entering for the actual test.
Course Details
These group classes are suitable for all levels from elementary to advanced.
Students are level tested at the start of their course and placed in the most appropriate group available for their level
Support classes are offered (where required), with 1:1 tuition for beginners and super-advanced.
| First day in school | All students receive an induction session on their first day in school. This includes a placement test (including writing, grammar and speaking). You will also be briefed on student welfare issues such as opening a bank account and local knowledge of Leeds. |
| Course content | Your course will include work on the 4 key skills areas of reading, writing, speaking & listening. Teachers work from a variety of coursebooks, as well as their own resources, giving students handouts to work from and take home for revision. |
| Checking your Progress | Regular practice IELTS tests are conducted, using previous exam papers. Your teacher will aim to identify your areas of weakness and prepare work to improve on these. Daily homework is set - usually including revision of the day's work. When you are close to achieving your target grade we will help you to book a place on a real IELTS test. |
| Maximum class size | 14 students |
| Typical class size | 6 - 8 students (off peak) 10 - 12 students (peak - summer) |
| Age range | 18 years and above. Our classes are for adults. Typical age of our students is 20-35, but we welcome and cater for students of all adult ages. |
The school day runs as follows:
| Monday to Friday* | |
| Morning classes (Mon-Fri) | 9.30 am - 11 am |
| Break | 11 am - 11.30 am |
| Morning classes (Mon-Fri) | 11.30 am - 1 pm |
| Lunch | 1 pm - 2 pm |
| Afternoon classes (Tuesday-Thursday)* | 2 pm - 4.30 pm |
* Please note that there is no afternoon class on Mondays or Fridays.
Taking the IELTS Test in Leeds
For information on taking your IELTS test at the new IELTS testing centre in Leeds, click here
It's just a few minutes away from Leeds Languages where you can attend our IELTS pre-test preparation course.
IELTS Test Booking Service
Self study
Self-study times -
Mon - 1.30 - 3.30pm
Wed - 1 - 2pm
Fri - 1.30 - 3.30pm
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