IELTS Exam Preparation Course

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is one of the most popular official exams required to study, live or find a job in a place where speaking the English language is necessary.

The majority of UK universities will use an applicant’s IELTS score to determine whether an applicant has the required level of English follow a course. There is no pass or fail in IELTS – instead, scores are graded on a 9-band system.

8 week courses

The 8 week course will allow you to fill any gaps in your knowledge and give you time to familiarise yourself with the structure of the exam and practise the techniques required for success.

Tuition 20 General English lessons per week plus 5 hours exam preparation

Timetable General English Monday – Friday; 09.00 – 13.00 with a 20 minute break at 11.00. + Tuesday and Thursday; 1400 – 16.30 Total teaching hours: 23.33h per week

Duration 8 weeks

Age 16 years +

Levels Minimum B1 intermediate

Maximum Students Per Class 12

Start Date Any Monday except holidays

12 week courses

The more prepared you are the easier the exam will be. The 12 week course will give you time to develop your language skills, build your knowledge and really familiarise yourself with the structure and content of the exam.

Tuition 20 General English lessons per week plus 5 hours exam preparation

Timetable General English Monday – Friday; 09.00 – 13.00 with a 20 minute break at 11.00. + Tuesday and Thursday; 1400 – 16.30 Total teaching hours: 23.33h per week

Duration 12 weeks

Age 16 years +

Levels Minimum B1 intermediate

Maximum Students Per Class 12

Start Date Any Monday except holidays

4 week courses

If you are confident that your level is what you need to obtain the IELTS score you require, the 4-week course will allow you to refresh your general English skills and review exam technique and structure.

Tuition 20 General English lessons per week plus 5 hours exam preparation

Timetable General English Monday – Friday; 09.00 – 13.00 with a 20 minute break at 11.00. + Tuesday and Thursday; 1400 – 16.30 Total teaching hours: 23.33h per week

Duration 4 weeks

Age 16 years +

Levels Minimum B1 intermediate

Maximum Students Per Class 12

Start Date Any Monday except holidays

We combine exam preparation with our General English classes in the morning to ensure you receive development in your language skills also (reading, writing, speaking, listening, grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation).

We will give you advice on your current level. The afternoon exam classes will focus on exam technique and awareness with use of past papers and exam specific course books.

Our exam classes are aimed at familiarising you with the IELTS test, developing strategies on how to approach specific tasks and developing study skills and how to best prepare for the exam in your own time, to feel prepared entering the exam centre.

Note: IH Belfast does not process IELTS examination registrations.