IELTS preparation

Scholarship preparation for year 8 entry

IELTS Preparation

Background

IELTS or the International English Language Testing System is an examination designed to assess the English language ability of non-native speakers of English who need to study or work using English as the major language of communication.

An IELTS score is recognised throughout the world by universities, employers, immigration authorities, government agencies and other professional bodies as providing a high international standard of language assessment.

IELTS tests are held throughout the world in over 100 countries so are easy to access being held on approximately a monthly basis.

IELTS preparation at the International Academy of Education

The IELTS preparatory course for adults or senior secondary students follows a similar format to the IELTS tests.

Units focus on:

*Listening* with the use of	T.V., radio, recorded conversations, monologues, interactions using a variety of accents and dialects to extend students’ understanding of the spoken language.
*Reading* with the use of	texts taken from books, magazines, newspapers, journals, advertisements and instruction manuals to develop students’ ability to understand and use written information.
*Writing* with the use of	reports, charts, diagrams, letters, tables, responses to an opinion, or problem to enable students to discuss issues, challenge other ideas and present an argument using the appropriate tone and register.
*Speaking* with the use of	interviews in one-to-one or small group situations, answering questions and presentation of talks on familiar topics.

The focus of course materials in the Reading and Writing Units varies according to whether the student is undertaking Academic or General Training. The Listening and Speaking Units are the same for Academic training and General Training.

Academic Training assesses whether students are ready to study at University level in the medium of English.

General Training emphasises general skills for living in a broader social and educational context and is suitable for students for immigration purposes, training or work experiences programs and for students wishing to complete their secondary education in an English-speaking country such as Australia.

Sessions

Sessions are run according to need. There are three options. To attend

1. individual sessions with a tutor

2. small group sessions once or twice per week

3. weekly classes (25 hours /week) provided by the SAALC

Course length Variable, depending on individual need

Fees

Individual sessions:	$60:00 per hour
Small group sessions:	$40:00 per hour
Weekly classes:	$270:00 per week (25 hours/week)

Fees must be paid in advance, in blocks of 4 sessions, to secure an enrolment.

IELTS Examination Fee: Paid separately to the local IELTS examination centre.

To enrol

either	complete Enrolment Form 2 online
or	phone or fax 8342 0742
or	send an enrolment form to: International Academy of Education, 14 Fitzroy Terrace, Fitzroy, Adelaide, SA, 5082.
or	e-mail marys@interacademy.com.au