This comprehensive course prepares teachers to effectively prepare learners for the Academic IELTS exam, either working in a school or institution, or as independent freelance tutors. It covers exam requirements, skill-building strategies for listening, reading, writing and speaking, and academic vocabulary development. With 124 ready-to-use activities, the course explores practical lesson planning as well as suggested IELTS course syllabi.
Content includes video lessons, common errors, assessment, and feedback techniques. There are also ideas for developing and promoting your own course, using AI for IELTS preparation, encouraging autonomous learning, utilising practice tests, and much more.
Developed by experienced members of our TESOL team, including IELTS materials writers and examiners.
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is a globally recognised standard for assessing the English language proficiency of non-native English speakers. It is designed to evaluate how well a person can communicate in English across four key language skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking.
IELTS exams are available in two test versions: Academic, for individuals applying for higher education or professional registration, and General Training, which is intended for those planning to migrate to an English-speaking country. (This course equips you to prepare students for the Academic test version).
The IELTS is aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), and the scores range from band 1 (non-user) to band 9 (expert user). Candidates receive individual band scores for Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, and an Overall Band Score on a band scale from 1 to 9.
This course is for you if
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The course offers a valuable extension to the CertTESOL and CELTA for teachers looking to teach or specialise in four skills IELTS preparation.
Our typical trainees include
This online self-access course will
You can progress through this course at your own pace, watching videos, observing trainers, sharing ideas with peers on discussion boards and completing reflective tasks.
There are short quizzes at the end of each unit and a final quiz at the end of the course.
Completion of all course material is required if you wish to be awarded a certificate of completion.
You will find multi-modal and engaging content, including
Learning input on this course varies from engaging with texts, watching trainer videos, observing videos of IELTS lessons taught by qualified trainers, and accessing lesson plans and activities ready to be used with your learners.
Across more than 20 units, the course focuses on
After completing all of the course modules, you will need to take the final test. In this quiz, a score of 50% or higher is needed to receive your digital credential. You can retake the final test up to two times (three attempts in total), and you can revisit any sections of the course to study up on questions that you find challenging.
If you successfully pass the final test, you will immediately receive your digital credential. Your digital credential includes an e-certificate, which can be downloaded and printed, and a credential badge which can be displayed on your social media and LinkedIn profiles, allowing you to showcase your achievements.
Our credentials are incorruptible digital certificates encoded on blockchain, to ensure they cannot be altered or copied by anyone and can be easily verified by institutions. We use the same credential issuing platform as leading universities including Harvard, Oxford, Berkeley, and Johns Hopkins.
Maria Björning-Gyde
CertTESOL, CertPT and DipTESOL Trainer, Course Writer
Ross Thorburn
Teacher trainer, materials writer and education consultant
Kevin Clare
Director of Teacher Training
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Confidently prepare and deliver engaging lessons to teach exam skills for IELTS.
This fully online 30-hour self-paced course is ideal for teachers looking to prepare their students for the Academic Module of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination in a range of settings.
The course will
From the date of purchase, you will have 3 months access to the course.
On successful completion of the course you will receive a digital credential. Your digital credential includes an e-certificate, which can be downloaded and printed, and a credential badge which can be displayed on your social media and LinkedIn profiles.
