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HomeAll coursesEnglishIELTS Foundation & Preparation Course

IELTS Foundation & Preparation Course

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The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) preparation course is for students at intermediate level or above. Shafston’s IELTS program thoroughly prepares students for all sections of the IELTS examination – reading, writing, listening and speaking.The IELTS exam is a comprehensive test of English language proficiency designed to assess the ability of non-native speakers. An IELTS score may be required for entry into tertiary education within Australia – TAFE or university.

An IELTS score is also used for immigration purposes. It is highly recommended for those who need to use English in an academic or professional context. Students studying at Shafston have regular exam practice sessions which allows them to use the exam techniques and strategies that they have learnt in class to give them the best possible result.

Course Name IELTS Foundation Course
CRICOS Code 106231D
Location Brisbane Campus
Mode of Study 20 hours per week Face-to-face classroom delivery
Course Introduction Introducing strong intermediate and upper-intermediate students to the IELTS test and the language functions used and skills needed to complete the IELTS test.
Key Dates Every Monday
Entry Requirements Pre-test required (optional Off-shore test; compulsory Orientation Placement Test)
Duration 15 weeks
Course Content Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking skills development
Preparation for official IELTS Exam
Key Points
  • Exam fee (extra)
  • Weekly Listening and Reading tests, with full mock exams every four weeks
  • Progress reports issued regularly
Course Name IELTS Preparation Course
CRICOS Code 106231D
Location Brisbane Campus
Mode of Study 20 hours per week Face-to-face classroom delivery
Course Introduction Thoroughly preparing upper-intermediate and advanced students for the IELTS test with the required language functions and skills needed.
Key Dates Every Monday
Entry Requirements Pre-test required (optional Off-shore test; compulsory Orientation Placement Test)
Duration 15 weeks
Course Content Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking skills development
Preparation for official IELTS Exam
Key Points
  • Exam fee (extra)
  • Weekly Listening and Reading tests, with full mock exams every four weeks
  • Progress reports issued regularly

Sample Timetable

  • The teacher identifies and presents strategies for tackling each part of the IELTS exam to maximise my learning potential.

    Theerapat ~ Thailand

  • The IELTS class is great for those people who want to do the test, both teachers are really good and experienced. I’m loving my class!

    Nadia ~ Brazil

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Shafston has been operating for 25 years, educating students in both English language and Vocational Courses. There have been in excess of 120,000 students educated at Shafston, from over 100 countries since its foundation in 1996. The school has received numerous accolades including being rated the number 1 English school in Australia in 2013, 2014 and 2019 by Ryugaku Journal.

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