The IELTS exam is he most recognised proof of English in Australia, accepted by universities, employers, and used for visa purposes. ELC’s IELTS preparation courses are designed to help you improve your overall English skills quickly while developing effective strategies and techniques to achieve your target IELTS score.

Learn English, prepare for the IELTS exam and get the score you need.

In IELTS Exam Preparation you will:

  • Prepare and practice for the internationally recognised IELTS exam
  • Make fast progress in your English language and skills
  • Get feedback, tips and practise recommendations from experienced teachers
  • Improve your language and skills for academic study
  • Have the option to combine IELTS preparation with either Academic or General English in the daytime program or study IELTS intensively in the evening

You will make fast progress in:

  • IELTS exam skills and techniques
  • Academic vocabulary
  • Academic reading and writing skills
  • Speaking skills for IELTS and academic contexts
  • Listening for IELTS and academic contexts
  • Grammar

Preparing for the IELTS Exam
for Study in Australia

The IELTS exam is trusted by universities and employers around the world as evidence of your English level. If you plan to study at university or college in Australia you may need to take this exam before you can apply.

The exam can be taken at a local testing centre in Sydney and our academic English coordinator can help you with this as well as advising you how much study you are likely to need in order to realistically achieve your target IELTS score.

  • More than exam practice: The IELTS course develops your grammar, vocabulary and language skills as well as exam techniques
  • Preparation and practice: Benefit from regular IELTS practice tests and mock exams
  • IELTS coursebook: All students receive an IELTS coursebook to keep
  • Learn from very experienced IELTS teachers
  • Available to students at strong intermediate to advanced levels
  • Flexible course options: Study IELTS intensively on the evening timetable or combine with EAP or General English on a day program.

Choose your preferred
IELTS Exam Preparation
course option

General English + IELTS Exam Preparation – Daytime

General English + IELTS Exam Preparation – Daytime

20-27hrs/w

15hrs General English
5hrs IELTS

IELTS

Your dedicated IELTS Exam preparation classes

5hrs English Extras

English Extras

Range of optional classes that you will be able to choose from, depending on your level, goals and interests. These classes are optional.

2hrs Conversation

Conversation

Casual, drop-in, additional conversation classes available for faster progress. These classes are optional.

Overview

  • Full-time course
  • 20 hours core classes, Monday to Friday
  • An extra 7 hours of optional classes
  • Optimum combination of Academic English preparation + dedicated IELTS exam skills
  • Suitable for student visa applicants
Intensive IELTS Exam Preparation – Evening

Intensive IELTS Exam Preparation – Evening

20-22hrs/w

18hrs IELTS
2hrs Evening Focus

Evening Focus

Range of elective classes that you will be able to choose from, depending on your level, needs, and interests. These classes are not optional: all students are expected to attend one.

2hrs Conversation

Conversation

Casual, drop-in, additional conversation classes available for faster progress. These classes are optional.

Overview

  • Full-time course
  • 20 hours of core classes, Monday to Friday
  • An extra 2 hours of optional classes
  • Convenient for students who wish to work during the day, with class times of 5pm- 9:20pm
  • Suitable for student visa applicants