IELTS

Course length: 2 to 32 weeks

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IELTS in short:

IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. IELTS provides a measure of a student's ability to communicate in English. All four skills − listening, reading, writing and speaking - are measured. IELTS tests true to life ability skills.

IELTS target audience:

・ For people who want to study or work where English is the key language.
・ For people who have a good English understanding but want a challenge that help them improve their overall English!
・ People who need an IELTS band score to get Permanent Residency in Australia

IELTS at Step One College

Our offered IELTS course will have tｗo levels:
1. Foundation Level (Foundations in IELTS)
2. Preparation course proper (IELTS Preparation)

Course 1: 12 weeks − Foundations in IELTS

For Intermediate level students who are not quite ready for a full IELTS preparation course. It provides students a solid grounding of the language and skills that they will need for completing IELTS successfully.

Course 2: 20 weeks − IELTS Preparation

For Upper Intermediate and Advanced level students. It provides them with a comprehensive program that develops all the skills and knowledge they willneed in order to get the best band score they can get.

Assessment in IELTS

The primary method of assessment for IELTS students is the practice tests that are conducted every two weeks. The tests use up-to-date commercially produced IELTS testing material. The practice tests alternate between the General Training module and the Academic module. The tests cover listening, reading and writing and are administered under exam conditions similar to an actual IELTS exam. Speaking marks are based on work done in class discussions. After you’ve done the practice test, you’ll get feedback on each section of the test as well as an explanation of the criteria used for assessing these skills, which means you’ll know exactly what you need to work on in order to improve.

Option classes

Full time students on student visas will have one hour a day of Option Classes. This means you can choose a special focus to help you learn in the area of English where you need the most help. Option classes include: conversation, current affair discussion groups, movies, reading, writing, grammar, and pronunciation. So if you're worried about your pronunciation, you can do something about it. However, the option classes we run when you are studying will be dependant upon demand. IELTS students do option classes with General English students.

Why do an IELTS course?

Although it's not necessary to do an IELTS preparation course before you sit for the exam, it's a good idea to do a course. Doing a preparation course helps you to prepare thoroughly for the test. You'll be fully supported and be able to get the answers you need to the questions that you have.

Both courses use a course book and we find that a course book helps you to
study better because you can review work at home.

IELTS Official site-> www.ielts.org