Examination Preparation Course IELTS
(Pre-Intermidiate to Upper-Intermidiate)
This intensive exam preparation course is designed to help Pre-Intermediate – Upper-Intermediate students gain a thorough understanding of the four parts of the IELTS examination. Students learn important exam strategies and skills which are needed to achieve the minimum scores required for entry into Australian vocational and university courses.
Students will achieve this by completing a wide range of classroom activities specifically designed to develop the skills required for the IELTS exam. Students will also sit for 6 complete practice exams during the Pre-Intermediate component of this course, and 8 complete practice exams for each of the Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate components, which will help them hone their exam taking skills, and allow them to become familiar with the exam’s format. Finally, the course is theme based so students are able to prepare for the exam while studying a range of stimulating topics.
Course Structure
The Examination Preparation Course: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a 36 week program, 12 weeks each for Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and Upper-Intermediate. Students have two contact hour study options. They may choose to enrol in the 20 student-teacher contact hours a week (4 hours a day) course or the more intensive 25 student-teacher contact hours a week (5 hours a day) course. Students who enrol in the 25 hours a week course are able to do intensive skills practice which focuses on the areas in which students most need improvement. A course overview is provided below:
Course Overview: Examination Preparation Course: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Pre-Intermediate – Upper-Intermediate
Pre-Intermediate
| Week |
Themes |
Practice
Test Schedule |
1 |
Studying Abroad | |
2 |
Earth Today | Practice Test One |
3 |
Out of this World | |
4 |
All in the Mind | Practice Test Two |
5 |
A Career or a Job | |
6 |
Crime and Punishment | Practice Test Three |
7 |
Globalization and Appropriate Technology | |
8 |
Alternative Medicine | Practice Test Four |
9 |
Gadgets and Gizmos | |
10 |
Computing | Practice Test Five |
11 |
Advertising | |
12 |
Buildings and Structures/IELTS Preparation | Practice Test Six |
Intermediate
| Week |
Themes |
Practice
Test Schedule |
1 |
Communication, Food and Drink | Practice Test One |
2 |
Leisure in the City and Communication | |
3 |
History and Work | Practice Test Two |
4 |
Advertising and Leisure Activities | |
5 |
The Environment and Buildings | Practice Test Three |
6 |
Animals and Sport | |
7 |
Choices/Making Decisions & Colour | Practice Test Four |
8 |
Social Interaction, Books, Writing and Signs | |
9 |
Sleep & The Body Clock | Practice Test Five |
10 |
Travel and Tourism | Practice Test Six |
11 |
Transport | Practice Test Seven |
12 |
Immigration and Emigration | Practice Test Eight |
Upper-Intermediate
| Week |
Themes |
Practice
Test Schedule |
1 |
Exercise and Food | Practice Test One |
2 |
Urban Issues and Global Problems | |
3 |
Time Management and Leisure Activities | Practice Test Two |
4 |
Music | |
5 |
Water Use and Natural Hazards | Practice Test Three |
6 |
Memory and Learning | |
7 |
Communication | Practice Test Four |
8 |
Future, Space Travel | |
9 |
Transport | Practice Test Five |
10 |
Tourism | Practice Test Six |
11 |
Facial Expressions | Practice Test Seven |
12 |
Photography | Practice Test Eight |
Entry Requirements
There are three ways students can enter this course.
- Students who wish to enroll in Examination Preparation Course: IELTS Pre-Intermediate – Upper Intermediate from ICQA's General English Intensive/Course will have to be studying at:
- Pre-Intermediate level for a minimum of 6 weeks and achieve three 75s in their Friday tests for IELTS Pre-Intermediate
- Intermediate level for a minimum of 6 weeks and achieve three 75s in their Friday tests for IELTS Intermediate
- Upper Intermediate for a minimum of 6 weeks and achieve three 75s in their Friday tests for IELTS Upper Intermediate
- For those entering from outside ICQA or overseas, they will need to provide evidence that their English proficiency is at an IELTS score of 4.0, 4.5 or 5.0 respectively or
- Sit for our placement test, do a listening test and pass a speaking test, before they are accepted into this course
The minimum academic requirement for entering this course is the completion of year 8 or equivalent.
For further information about this course, and other English language test scores which can be used to meet the entry requirements, please contact ICQA.
Assessment
The minimum academic requirement for entering this course is the completion of year 8 or equivalent.
Indicative Course-Related Fees* for Examination Preparation Course:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Pre-Intermediate – Upper-Intermediate)
Course Fees
- Enrolment Fee: $150.00
- Resource Fee: $360.00 for 36 weeks
- Tuition Fee: $9,720.00 for 36 weeks (25 hours per week)
- Tuition Fee: $ 9,360.00 for 36 weeks (20 hours per week)
- Text Book Rental Deposit: $50.00 (This is to be fully refunded when the textbook is returned to the college in good condition at the end of the course)
*The course fees will not change during the student’s course.
Please note that students wishing to sit for the official IELTS exam at the conclusion of this course will be responsible for all costs associated with taking the official exam. The cost of the IELTS exam if taken in Brisbane is $317.00.
Course Starting Dates
Please contact ICQA for details of next course
Facilities
There is free internet access for students anytime from 8:00AM to 5:00PM Mondays to Fridays. Wireless internet is also available for those students who want to use their own notebook computer within the premises of ICQA. Students can use any of our audio-visual equipment and selected materials to study independently after school. Students can also borrow books from our mini library at reception to practice their reading skills. Fridges and microwaves are also provided for students’ convenience.
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