Course Overview
The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) preparation course is for students at intermediate level or above. The IELTS programs at Shafston introduce and prepare students taking the IELTS test. The IELTS test can be used for immigration and educational purposes.
The IELTS preparation course is for students at intermediate level or above. This program thoroughly prepares the student for all aspects of the IELTS examination – reading, writing, listening and speaking.
The Foundation program consists of twelve modules and the Preparation program fifteen modules – each with a particular functional grammar and topic area focus.
| Course Name | IELTS Foundation Course |
| CRICOS Code | 106231D |
| 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 |
| Mode of Study | 20+5 hours per week Face-to-face classroom delivery |
| Entry Requirements | Pre-test required (optional off-shore test; compulsory on-shore Orientation) Upon Placement Test |
| Course Content | Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking skills development Preparation for official IELTS Exam |
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| Course Name | IELTS Preparation Course |
| CRICOS Code | 106231D |
| Course Introduction | Thoroughly preparing upper-intermediate and advanced students for the IELTS test with the required language functions and skills needed |
| Mode of Study | 20+5 hours per week Face-to-face classroom delivery |
| Entry Requirements | Pre-test required (optional off-shore test; compulsory on-shore Orientation) Entry level – Intermediate (B1+) |
| Course Content | Grammar, Vocabulary, Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking skills development Preparation for official IELTS Exam |
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SAMPLE TIMETABLE
| Timetable | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
| 8:30am – 10:30am |
VOCABULARY Sports LISTENING Part 1 & 2 |
SPEAKING Discussing the benefits of sport READING Thrill-seeker experiment |
WRITING Participation in sports |
READING A Stone Age approach to exercise plus vocab sheet SPEAKING Presentations |
REVIEW SPEAKING IELTS test practice |
| 10:45am – 12:45pm |
WRITING Motivation in sport |
RESEARCH TOPIC: Traditional Sport in student’s country LANGUAGE FOCUS Adjectives with prepositions |
READING How Much Higher? plus vocab sheet LISTENING Part 3 & 4 |
WRITING Line graphs |
PRACTICE TEST |
| 12:45pm – 1:30pm | Lunch Break | ||||
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Shafston Plus + | ||||
Shafston Plus: Optional classes covering Grammar, English Communication, Job Readiness, and Homework Support are available, to build on what has been learnt in class or to learn something new.
SHAFSTON ENGLISH LEVEL ENTRY GUIDE
| Beginner Level |
Elementary Level |
Pre-Intermediate Level |
Intermediate Level |
Upper Intermediate Level |
Advanced Level |
Proficiency Level |
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| A1 | A2 | B1 | B2 | C1 | C2 | ||||||||
| General English 1 |
General English 2 |
General English 3 |
General English 4 |
General English 5 |
General English 6 |
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| IELTS Preparation |
IELTS Preparation |
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| Cambridge PET Preparation |
Cambridge FCE Preparation |
Cambridge CAE Preparation |
Cambridge CPE Preparation |
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| HSP 1 | HSP 2 | HSP 3 | HSP 4 | HSP 5 | HSP 6 | ||||||||
| PEP 1 | PEP 2 | PEP 3 | PEP 4 | ||||||||||
Shafston International College offers a wide range of English courses that are customised for different entry levels. Our course are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference (*CEFR)
