Introduction
Beacon’s Preparatory Course for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) programme is is designed to meet the following aims:
- To prepare students for the test-taking skills and strategies needed to successfully tackle the four IELTS modules: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
- To equip students with a broad range of language skills for academic study in an English-speaking environment.
Course Structure
The course syllabus will be based on the contents of the IELTS test consisting of the four modules: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Classes
The course is mainly conducted in the classroom via face-to-face learning which encourages student-teacher interaction. Students are encouraged to attend field trips and bazaars organised by the school to encourage experiential learning.
Assessment
The Preparatory Course for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) will be characterized by both lectures and task-based activities. A student-centred approach will be employed to produce positive results. Emphasis will be placed on short presentations, focused exercises, role-play, student-interaction, pair-work, student tasks, continuous assessment, projects and final exams.
Entry Requirements
- Level Admission Requirements
- IELTS Upper Intermediate
Certification
After the completion of the Preparatory Course for International English Language Testing System (IELTS), students will be given a Certificate of Attendance by Beacon International College. However, students are encouraged to take the IELTS Test in order to get their IELTS score.
Course Schedule
The course takes approximately 180 hours.
Full-time
Recommended Duration : 3 months (12 weeks x 15 hours per week)
Class Size
Class size: Maximum 20 pax per class
Upon completion of the Preparatory Course for International English Language Testing System (IELTS), the student should be able to:
- understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation;
- interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity;
- produce clear detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
- be familiar with assessment format of IELTS
Fees & Funding
Please enquire below for course fees and financial grants:
