IELTS Exam Preparation

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Class level

Intermediate High intermediate Advanced

You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Cambridge.

Class size
Average	12 students
Maximum	12 students

Student age
Age range	16 years old and older
Average	24 years old (19 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.

Course description

The IELTS Course is a great way for students to quickly learn the skills needed to succeed on the IELTS exam. The course lasts 4 weeks, and has been designed to give students the skills they need to improve their score. The course uses authentic test materials so students can practice and prepare for all the sections of the test while gaining a feel for the exam.

Please note that the first day is mainly focused on pre-test and orientation
This is the timetable of the student:
08:30 - Student arrival and check-in
09:00 - Placement test and interviews
11:00 - Welcome breakfast and orientation with various EC staff members
12:00 - Welcome tour of school neighbourhood

Students taking courses with 20 or 24 lessons per week will not have class on the first day due to orientation, while those taking courses with 30 lessons per week will have two classes in the afternoon on the first day after orientation.

Course topics

Listening, speaking, pronunciation, reading, writing, vocabulary, and grammar

Class schedule
Course duration	4 - 8 weeks
Start dates	Every Monday
Classes per week	30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days	Monday - Friday
School holidays	5 Jun, 27 Aug, 22 Dec - 6 Jan

EC English Language Schools: Cambridge does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times
Morning session	09:00 AM - 12:15 PM
Break	12:15 PM - 12:45 PM
Afternoon session	12:45 PM - 02:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.