What is IELTS?​

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an exam that measures the language proficiency of people who want to study, work or live abroad in English speaking countries. IELTS is the standard test used for university entry in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, UK and the US.

At CEFL, we have a workshop and a course to prepare you for the IELTS exams in order to gain access to international colleges or universities, improve career opportunities or for migration purposes in English-speaking countries.

IELTS 15-hour Intensive Preparation Workshop

The IELTS exam is the gateway to your international future. We can help you prepare for the exam through our IELTS 15-hour Intensive Preparation Workshop. It is designed for learners who are ready to take the IELTS exam but would like to develop their skills for tackling exam questions.

This concise, condensed and compact workshop helps learners familiarise themselves with the IELTS test format and maximise test strategies and skills that will help them gain access to university or college, improve employment prospects or for migration purposes in English-speaking countries throughout the world.  The skills covered (listening, reading, writing and speaking) are useful not just for the exam but for effective communication of the English language at an international level.

You will learn:

·         test-taking tips and tricks that may enhance your test score

·         how you will be scored in the IELTS exam

·         how to avoid costly mistakes when you sit for the exam

This is an ideal workshop for those who have registered for the IELTS exam and whose language skills are already developed but still want and need the strategies and techniques to succeed. If learners are unsure of their current proficiency level, a Placement Test is recommended to help guide the choice for the best course.

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IELTS 32-hour/40-hour course 

With IELTS, you can gain access to universities or colleges, improve employment prospects or migrate to English-speaking countries throughout the world. We can provide you with the appropriate materials to study effectively for the IELTS at a comfortable pace. Mindset for IELTS is a comprehensive course that aims to develop the learner's language, vocabulary, and grammar skills through an in-depth manner.​

This course consists of four levels. The table below shows the various course levels, entry requirements* and course duration.​

*Entrance into the IELTS Preparation course is dependent on a learner’s ability to demonstrate that he/she is already at the IELTS band listed in the chart, as assessed on the Placement Test given.  This course is designed for students aged 16 or above who can already use English independently at an intermediate level.

You will learn:

• Grammar, academic writing and listening skills
• To express yourself fluently across a range of topics, using appropriate linking words
• Vocabulary specific to typical test themes
• Good essay structure, so you can write quickly and effectively

Additionally, you will:

• have access to online practice tests and over 150 targeted supported items at each level
• have ample opportunity to practise exam skills according to your designated level
• learn exam strategies and techniques for the best chance at success