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Preparation Course IELTS (Intermidiate to upper Intermidiate) |
This intensive exam preparation course is designed to help Intermediate – Upper Intermediate students gain a thorough understanding of the four parts of the IELTS examination. Students learn important exam strategies and skills which are needed to achieve the minimum scores required for entry into Australian vocational and university courses.
Students will achieve this by completing a wide range of classroom activities specifically designed to develop the skills required for the IELTS exam. Students will also sit for 6 complete practice exams during the Pre-Intermediate component of this course, and 8 complete practice exams for each of the Intermediate and Upper Intermediate components, which will help them hone their exam taking skills, and allow them to become familiar with the exam’s format. Finally, the course is theme based so students are able to prepare for the exam while studying a range of stimulating topics.Course Structure
The Examination Preparation Course: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a 36 week program, 12 weeks each for Pre-Intermediate, Intermediate and Upper Intermediate. Students have two contact hour study options. They may choose to enrol in the 20 student-teacher contact hours a week (4 hours a day) course or the more intensive 25 student-teacher contact hours a week (5 hours a day) course. Students who enrol in the 25 hours a week course are able to do intensive skills practice which focuses on the areas in which students most need improvement. A course overview is provided below:
Course Overview: Examination Preparation Course:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Pre-Intermediate – Upper Intermediate
Pre-Intermediate
Studying Abroad Earth Today Practice Test One Out of this World All in the Mind Practice Test Two A Career or a Job Crime and Punishment Practice Test Three Globalization and Appropriate Technology Alternative Medicine Practice Test Four Gadgets and Gizmos Computing Practice Test Five Advertising Buildings and Structures/IELTS Preparation Practice Test Six
Intermediate
Communication, Food and Drink Practice Test One Leisure in the City and Communication History and Work Practice Test Two Advertising and Leisure Activities The Environment and Buildings Practice Test Three Animals and Sport Choices/Making Decisions & Colour Practice Test Four Social Interaction, Books, Writing and Signs Sleep & The Body Clock Practice Test Five Travel and Tourism Practice Test Six Transport Practice Test Seven Immigration and Emigration Practice Test Eight
Upper Intermediate
Exercise and Food Practice Test One Urban Issues and Global Problems Time Management and Leisure Activities Practice Test Two Music Water Use and Natural Hazards Practice Test Three Memory and Learning Communication Practice Test Four Future, Space Travel Transport Practice Test Five Tourism Practice Test Six Facial Expressions Practice Test Seven Photography Practice Test Eight
Entry Requirements
There are three ways students can enter this course. 1) Students who wish to enrol in Examination Preparation Course: IELTS Pre-Intermediate – Upper Intermediate from ICQA’s General English Intensive/Course will have to be studying at Pre-Intermediate level, Intermediate level or Upper Intermediate level respectively for a minimum of four weeks and achieve two 75s in their Friday tests to meet the English Language entry requirements. 2) For those entering from outside ICQA or overseas, they will need to provide evidence that their English proficiency is at an IELTS score of 4.0, 4.5 or 5.0 respectively or 3) sit for our placement test, do a listening test and pass a speaking test, before they are accepted into this course.
The minimum academic requirement for entering this course is the completion of year 8 or equivalent.
For further information about this course, and other English language test scores which can be used to meet the entry requirements, please contact ICQA.
Assessment
The course assessment will be both formative and cumulative, based on a series of assessment items presented and undertaken over the duration of the course. Students’ participation in class activities such as role-plays and discussions will also be assessed. Assessment criteria will be used for all major assessment tasks which will cover the four sections of IELTS. They will be explained to students at the outset of the course, so that students fully understand what will be expected of them.
Indicative Course-Related Fees* for Examination Preparation Course:
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Pre-Intermediate – Upper Intermediate)Enrolment Fee: $150.00
Resource Fee: $360.00 for36 weeks
Tuition Fee: $10,620.00 for 36 weeks (25 hours per week)
$ 9,720.00 for 36 weeks (20 hours per week)
Text Book Rental Deposit: $50.00 (This is to be fully refunded when the textbook is returned to the college in good condition at the end of the course)*The course fees will not change during the student’s course.
Please note that students wishing to sit for the official IELTS exam at the conclusion of this course will be responsible for all costs associated with taking the official exam. The cost of the IELTS exam if taken in Brisbane is $317.00.
Course Starting Date for Examination Prep Course: International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 2010
July 28, August 25, September 22, October 20 and November 17.
Facilities
There is free internet access for students anytime from 8:00AM to 5:00PM Mondays to Fridays. Wireless internet is also available for those students who want to use their own notebook computer within the premises of ICQA. Students can use any of our audio-visual equipment and selected materials to study independently after school. Students can also borrow books from our mini library at reception to practice their reading skills. Fridges and microwaves are also provided for students’ convenience.
CRICOS Provider Code: 01351B
July 2010
