IELTS skills

What is IELTS?

IELTS stands for The International English Language Test.

Who needs to take IELTS?

IELTS assesses your ability to read, write, listen and speak in English.

You will need to demonstrate your proficiency in English if you want to work or study in a country where English is the first language. You will also need to take IELTS if you want to migrate to countries like Australia, New Zealand, Canada, and the UK.

Do I need a specific IELTS score?

IELTS is scored according to different bands.  The band score you need will depend on the university, institution, workplace, or immigration body to which you are applying. Some organizations will require a minimum IELTS score in a particular band - or higher. The better your English communication skills, the better your IELTS score will be.

What are the different types of IELTS?

You have to take either the Academic or General Training IELTS. The listening and speaking components are the same for both test types but the reading and writing tests are different.  The type of test you need to take is determined by the requirements of the institution, workplace, or immigration body to which you are applying. You must make sure that you prepare for the correct test.

For more information, see www.ielts.org

IELTS preparation classes

We help people prepare for the high-stakes IELTS.

The test consists of four parts: Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening. While the speaking and listening sections are the same for both the Academic and General Training IELTS, the reading and writing tests are different.

Many students find that they need help with a particular part of the test e.g the writing or reading test for Academic IELTS. They are comfortable covering the work for the other sections of the test on their own but benefit from guidance, practice, and feedback on specific sections. With this in mind, our IELTS courses are aimed at helping people improve the areas they need help with, without wasting time on the sections they are confident about.

The writing part of IELTS seems to present the most challenges, especially for those needing to get a score in a particular band in the Academic IELTS. We offer specific IELTS writing packages to address exactly this issue. Our other IELTS packages can be used to focus on one of the other particular skills you indicate you would like to improve upon.