IELTS Test Preparation

Develop test skills for migration, study, or employment.

Key information

CRICOS code

CRICOS code: 096936B

Delivery site(s)

Melbourne and Sydney campuses

Delivery mode
Face-to-face
Online (video call) option available
You can choose 100% one option or a mix of both options.
Course duration

24 weeks

Curriculum duration

10-50 weeks

Intake frequency

Every Monday

Entry requirement

Placement test on Orientation Day (every Monday)

Fees

$350-$400 per week

Study materials

Your material fee covers the price of your textbook.

Level(s)

C1 / Advanced
B2 / Upper-Int
B1 / Intermediate
A2 / Pre-Int
A1 / Elementary
C1 / Advanced
B2 / Upper-Intermediate
B1 / Intermediate
A2 / Pre- Intermediate
A1 / Elementary

About this course

The IELTS test can be used for migration, higher education, or employment purposes.

Our course prepares you for the test in two main ways. First, you will learn the IELTS test format; what types of questions you need to answer, and techniques on how to answer them. Second, while developing these test skills, you will also continue to develop your English skills.

What you will learn

You will learn a range of test skills, including:

Time management

  • Answering test questions in order of importance
  • Understanding question time limits

Listening skills:

  • Listening for specific/general information
  • Gauging the context of a conversation

Speaking skills:

  • Constructing your answer before you speak
  • Answering questions directly
  • Avoiding irrelevant details
  • Self-correction

Reading skills:

  • How to understand an article quickly, without reading every word
  • How to find specific details within a text

Writing skills:

  • Understanding different sentence structures, and when to use them effectively
  • Sentence, paragraph, and essay structure
  • Using appropriate tone

Sample curriculum

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4

Listening

  • Part 1: A phone call to a local gym

Speaking

  • Ways to ask for information
Session 1

Listening

  • Part 2: A groundskeeper describing a botanical garden

Speaking

  • Ways to ask for information

Listening

  • Part 3: A business presentation on responsible fishing practices

Speaking

  • Dealing with abstract questions

Simulated mock test

  • Writing Task 1
  • Writing Task 2

Reading

  • Test skill: Reading for gist

Vocabulary

  • Words that help guess meaning from context

Writing

  • Paragraph structure: Topic sentences
  • Effective and ineffective introduction paragraphs
Session 2

Reading

  • Test skill: Reading for specific information

Vocabulary

  • Healthy habits

Simulated mock test

  • Reading
  • Listening

Reading

  • Test skill: Heading matching questions

Vocabulary

  • Science and Technology

Writing

  • Sentence structure: Simple and compound sentences
  • Introduction to different essay types

Writing

  • Essay structure: How to list advantages and disadvantages

Session 3

Simulated mock test

  • Review of Listening and Reading answers
  • Tied pair speaking practice

Sample curriculum

Session 1

Listening

  • Part 1: A phone call to a local gym

Speaking

  • Ways to ask for information
Session 2

Reading

  • Test skill: Reading for gist

Vocabulary

  • Words that help guess meaning from context
Session 3

Writing

  • Sentence structure: Simple and compound sentences
  • Introduction to different essay types
Session 1

Listening

  • Part 2: A groundskeeper describing a botanical garden

Speaking

  • Ways to ask for information
Session 2

Reading

  • Test skill: Reading for specific information

Vocabulary

  • Healthy habits
Session 3

Writing

  • Paragraph structure: Topic sentences
  • Effective and ineffective introduction paragraphs
Session 1

Listening

  • Part 3: A business presentation on responsible fishing practices

Speaking

  • Dealing with abstract questions
Session 2

Reading

  • Test skill: Heading matching questions

Vocabulary

  • Science and Technology
Session 3

Writing

  • Essay structure: How to list advantages and disadvantages

Session 1

Simulated mock test

  • Writing Task 1
  • Writing Task 2
Session 2

Simulated mock test

  • Reading
  • Listening
Session 3

Simulated mock test

  • Review of Listening and Reading answers
  • Tied pair speaking practice

Homework

We will assign short daily homework tasks for you.

Assessments

Weekly mock test:

  • Listening
  • Reading
  • Writing (Tasks 1+2)

Bi-weekly mock test:

  • Speaking

Study materials

We will provide a course textbook and extra worksheets, included in your course fee.

Excursions & School events

Your teacher will take you on excursions to help build your knowledge for the IELTS test. Examples include museums (vocabulary for 'culture' and 'history'), cafes ('describing city activities'), and parks ('environment' study topic).

Feedback

Every 10 weeks, your teacher will give you 1-to-1 feedback about your study progress.

Study pathways

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