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Preparation for the IELTS IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an internationally recognized test designed to assess the language ability of candidates wishing to study or work in countries where English is the language of communication. It is administered at centres throughout the world, up to four times a month and its results are produced 13 days after the test. It covers the four language skills -listening, reading, writing, speaking-. The speaking test may be taken, at the discretion of the test centre, in the period seven days before or after the other three tests. There are no restrictions on candidates re-taking the test. The band scores range from 1 (non user)to 9 (expert user). A score of 6 (competent user) to 7,5 (good to very good user) is considered adequate. IELTS is available in two formats –Academic and General Training. - The Academic Module assesses the candidate’s ability in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. The candidate’s admission to the corresponding courses is based on the results of this module. - The General Training Module focuses on language skills in broad social and workplace contexts. It is suitable for candidates wishing to migrate to an English speaking country or those planning to undertake work experience or training programmes not at degree level, or even those who seek completion of their secondary education. This module does not test the formal language skills required for academic purposes. The structure of the test is shown on the following page. (source: IELTS Information for candidates www.ielts.org March 2009)
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Preparation for the IELTS
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an internationally
recognized test designed to assess the language ability of candidates wishing to
study or work in countries where English is the language of communication.
It is administered at centres throughout the world, up to four times a month
and its results are produced 13 days after the test. It covers the four language
skills -listening, reading, writing, speaking-. The speaking test may be taken, at the
discretion of the test centre, in the period seven days before or after the other
three tests. There are no restrictions on candidates re-taking the test. The band
scores range from 1 (non user)to 9 (expert user). A score of 6 (competent user) to
7,5 (good to very good user) is considered adequate.
IELTS is available in two formats –Academic and General Training.
- The Academic Module assesses the candidate’s ability in the medium of
English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. The candidate’s
admission to the corresponding courses is based on the results of this
module.
- The General Training Module focuses on language skills in broad social and
workplace contexts. It is suitable for candidates wishing to migrate to an
English speaking country or those planning to undertake work experience or
training programmes not at degree level, or even those who seek
completion of their secondary education. This module does not test the
formal language skills required for academic purposes.
The structure of the test is shown on the following page.
(source: IELTS Information for candidates www.ielts.org March 2009)
The goal of the proposed course, based on an eight week preparation, is to
familiarize the candidates with the format of the test at first and then to improve
their level.
A B1 to B2 level of English language knowledge is considered adequate in
order to follow the pace of the course.
The material taught corresponds to the needs of both modules. It includes
guided studying and sample test taking. It is selected as a means of leading the
participants to their choice of international opportunities.
