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IELTS
Programme Overview
A preparation course for the widely used English language test IELTS (International English Language Testing System).
This structured and dynamic course is delivered to improve students' core English skills of listening, speaking, writing and reading.
Students will systematically work through the four components of the examination, develop key examination strategies and experience comprehensive exam practice at regular intervals throughout the syllabus.
The course will enable students to be appropriately equipped and confident when sitting the IELTS examination.
Please note that this programme is focused on IELTS Academic as opposed to IELTS General Training – click here for further clarification on these exam types.
Features (4/5): General English / academic vocabulary development / academic skills development / IELTS Academic preparation / acculturation to academic environment
Programme Aim
The overall aim of the course is to enable students to perform to the best of their ability in achieving their required IELTS Academic band.
This programme is specifically tailored towards candidates who want to study in an English-speaking university or institutions of higher and further education, including The National University of Ireland Galway, and require a specific IELTS score to do so.
Dates, Hours & Fees
| Course |
Minimum Entry Requirement - Overall IELTS Score |
Minimum Entry Requirement in Specific Bands |
Tuition Hours/ Timetable per week | Course Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-week course | 6.0 | A score of 5.0 is permitted in one component band only. All other bands must be ≥ 5.5 |
25 hours. |
€3,000 |
| 6-week course | 6.0 | A score of ≥ 5.5 in all component bands |
25 hours. |
€1,800 |
IELTS 10 Week – Sample Timetable
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Time |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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09:00-11:00 |
Academic Strats: Speaking - English for Academic Purposes[EAP] 4B |
Academic Vocabulary EAP 3E & Collins Vocabulary for IELTS [CV] U4 |
RfI: U3 R
RIWB: U2 R
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Academic Strats: Writing EAP 2D paragraphs 1 |
Full Practice Test |
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11:00-11:30 |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
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11:30-13:00 |
Ready for IELTS [RfI]: U3 V
RfI: U3 L |
General English - Integrated Skills RIWB: U2 V
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Academic Strats: Writing EAP 2D paragraphs 1 |
RfI: U3 S Exam Strategies IELTS Trainer [ITr] T1
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Full Practice Test |
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13:00-14:00 |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
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14:00-15:30 |
RfI: U3 Gr
Ready for IELTS Workbook [RIWB]: U3 Gr
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RfI: U3 W Task 1
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Academic Strats: Speaking: EAP: 3B
Seminar Discussion
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Academic Vocabulary RIWB: U2 V & CV U4
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Full Practice Test
Test Feedback |
Note: V: vocabulary; L: listening; Gr: grammar; W: writing; R: reading; S: Speaking; T1: Test 1;
IELTS 6 Week – Sample Timetable
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Time |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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09:00-11:00 |
Test Feedback Complete IELTS [CI]: U3 L Sect 3 IELTS Prep: L multiple choice & labelling Collins Listening for IELTS [CL] U11
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CI: U3 V & Gr IELTS Prep: W Task 1 errors: Collins Writing for IELTS [CW] U11
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IELTS Prep: R Collins Reading for IELTS [CR]: U5 scanning & summarising
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CI: U4 W Task 2 IELTS Prep: W Task 2 RIWB: U2 p18-19 CI: U4 Gr |
IELTS Prep: W Task 1 RIWB: U5 p42-43 Academic Strats: Writing - English for Academic Purposes[EAP] 4D – paragraphs (2) |
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11:00-11:30 |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
Break |
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11:30-13:00 |
CI: U3 R Sect 3
IELTS Prep: R & V Ready for IELTS Workbook [RIWB]: U9 p70-72 |
CI: U3 W Task 1
IELTS Prep: W Task 1 & V RIWB: U1 p10-11 |
Academic Vocabulary AV U31 & 32
CI: U4 L Sect 4
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IELTS Prep: W Task 2 RIWB: U4 p34-35
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CI: U4 R Sect 1
CI: U 3 & U4 Review
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13:00-14:00 |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
Lunch |
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14:00-15:30 |
IELTS Prep: L RIWB: U9 p69
Academic Vocabulary |
IELTS Prep: Collins Vocabulary for IELTS [CV]: U7 W Task 2 argument & synonymy
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CI: U4 S Pt 2 & Pt 3 with Pronunciation Seminar Discussion
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IELTS Prep: Gr & V & L RIWB: U5 p36-38
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Exam Strategies IELTS Trainer [ITr] T1
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Note: L: listening; R: reading; V: vocabulary; Gr: grammar; W: writing; S: Speaking; T1: Test 1;
Other Information
- Course registration fee: €50
- Course book/materials: €60
- IMPORTANT: Please note the minimum entry requirements onto the 10- and 6-week IELTS programmes respectively as listed in the table above
- Final acceptance onto IELTS programmes is at the discretion of the IELTS Programme Director
- IELTS test registration or exam fee not included
- For students enrolling on either programme we recommend that they book the IELTS Academic exam which takes place in Galway on 11/08/2018. Click HERE for more information
- Students must be 18 years or over to join programme
- There must be a minimum of five students enrolled to proceed with all courses
- Maximum class size is 12 students
- For accommodation options please click HERE
- For social and leisure programme information please click HERE
- No classes take place at weekends or on national/public holidays
Booking Information
Click here to book this programme.
Contact Us
For further information, get in touch by sending us an email or calling +353 91 492264.
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