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The IELTS Academic English qualification is frequently required for university and college entrance. As a guide, entry to a university course requires an IELTS score of 6.0 - 7.0 and college courses require IELTS 5.0. The test covers Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing.
This course covers the language skills and exam techniques to prepare students for the exam. Each class focuses on a different skill (listening, speaking, reading and writing) and incorporates special examination techniques. Your teacher will ask you to complete additional homework tasks and you will also be expected to do several hours of self-study per week.
IELTS Preparation Academic 7.5
This is a 7.5 hour per week course which runs Monday to Friday from 1.15pm - 2.45pm. This course runs all year round.
IELTS Preparation Academic 15
This is a 15 hour per week course which runs Monday to Friday from 9am - 12.15pm including a 15 minute break. The course is also offered (subject to demand) on a Monday to Friday from 3pm - 6.15pm, including a 15 minute break.
The IELTS Academic Preparation course runs every 4 weeks throughout the year, subject to demand. The dates for 2018 are as follows;
Monday 8th January
Monday 5th February
Monday 12th March
Monday 9th April
Monday 7th May
Monday 4th June
Monday 2nd July
Monday 30th July
Monday 3rd September
Monday 1st October
Monday 5th November
There are four parts to the exam – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. Listening, Reading and Writing must be completed on the same day, with no breaks in between them. The order in which these tests are taken may vary. The Speaking test will either be after a break on the same day as the other three tests, or up to a week before or after the other tests. This will depend on your test centre.
You can sit the IELTS examination all over the world. There is a test centre in Edinburgh but you can sit the test in the location that suits you best. You can use this link to the IELTS website to find a suitable test location. We are happy to help you to select a test centre and to apply for the examination.
