Prepare for success with our IELTS Preparation course at ES London. Designed to help you build the skills and strategies needed for the IELTS exam, this course supports your goals whether you plan to study, work, or live in an English-speaking country.
Develop all four language skills – reading, writing, listening, and speaking – while learning in a motivating, international classroom setting.
全年无休
12 Weeks
From Intermediate and above
Courses start every 12 weeks
全年无休
6 周
从中级开始
每 6 周开课一次
Lessons follow ES Challenge, Learner Focus, Know Your Impact ethos. Teachers blend guided input, exam practice, and visible learning routines that promote self-awareness and independence.
Students build academic literacy, critical thinking, and study strategies essential for higher education, achieving exam readiness and transferable university skills.
Our IELTS course is designed for motivated learners aiming for university entry or international mobility, typically at B1+–C1 CEFR levels. Students are goal-oriented, academically focused, and ready to engage in high-intensity study.
The course develops the four IELTS skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking lessons integrate exam skills with real-world communication and learner autonomy, as well as grammar, lexis, pronunciation, and study skills.
The IELTS course provides students with practice in all key tested areas, with all types of questions and texts. Students are also taught a wide variety of topic vocabulary to enable them to have a well-rounded understanding of IELTS and development of exam skills, which would allow them to take an IELTS exam successfully.
IELTS is not a course to improve general English proficiency. Instead, the goal is to focus on exam skills and strategy, using appropriate academic language. Students in London generally see IELTS as a path towards an undergraduate or a postgraduate course, meaning that the focus will be on Academic IELTS. This is a 12-week course, so we expect students to be within 0.5-1 band of their desired IELTS score in General English before joining the IELTS course.
IELTS is designed to benefit from being taken with the General English course, which students would attend in the morning, or as a course tagged onto General English once students are at or close to the required level.
Entry into our IELTS class is at level B1+, which falls at around 4.5 – 5 on the IELTS band.
In the UK, foundation programmes usually require an IELTS score of 4.5 for entry. Undergraduate programmes start at a requirement of 5.5 (B2) for entry into courses that do not require strong linguistic skills. However, depending on the university and the area of study, IELTS requirements vary greatly. For example, Cambridge University requires a minimum of 7 (C1) for any skill, while subjects like medicine and engineering can require a minimum of 7.5 in many universities.
Masters level programmes usually require a minimum score of 6.5 (B2/C1 border), although again this depends on the university and programme of study.
The IELTS qualification is recognised worldwide and demonstrates your ability to communicate effectively in English for further study, work, and migration. Our IELTS Preparation course equips you with the confidence and techniques to perform at your best in each section of the test.
Getting started is simple. You’ll take an online placement test to assess your reading, writing, and speaking skills. Once you enrol, you’ll gain access to our student portal and complete:
Students who reach an Intermediate or Upper-Intermediate level will be eligible for IELTS classes. You can also access support for accommodation to make your stay in London easier and more comfortable.
IELTS scores are recognised by universities, employers, and governments around the world as proof of English proficiency. Whether you plan to study abroad, apply for a job, or move to an English-speaking country, your IELTS result can open doors to new opportunities.
IELTS results are valid for two years. This keeps your English level current and ensures that universities and employers receive a true reflection of your most recent language skills.
You’ll receive your IELTS score shortly after the test. Paper-based results are available within 13 days, while computer-based results are typically released in 3 to 5 days. You can collect your results at the test centre or access them online once available.
At ES, IELTS training goes beyond test practice. You’ll learn proven strategies, get personal feedback from teachers, and build the confidence you need to succeed in every section of the exam.
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