University-College Pathway Programs - International Gateway

IELTS Preparation

Class Times

8.45am-2.50pm
Monday-Friday

Course Duration

4,8 or 12 weeks

Available Locations

Kelowna

Calgary

Available Levels

Intermediate
Upper Intermediate
Advanced

Upcoming Start Dates

November 28th, 2023

January 2nd, 2024

March 25th, 2024

September 9th, 2024

See academic calendar

Our IELTS preparation program is designed for students looking to improve their IELTS exam results. We encourage students to start with general English to improve their overall skills and then take the exam prep classes to improve their test results.

Why Join IGK’s IELTS Preparation Program?

- Train on the IELTS test format, both for the paper test and the computer-based test.

- Equal practice with the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing with integrated grammar, and vocabulary practice.

- Weekly practice IELTS tests with feedback from our qualified instructors.

- Integrated academic study skills.

- Access to official IELTS preparation tools and self-study online courses.

- Use the official Cambridge preparation material.

Course Levels

IGK’s IELTS Preparation courses have 3 different levels:

- Intermediate – targeting IELTS 5.5

- Upper Intermediate – targeting IELTS 6.5

- Advanced – targeting IELTS 7.5

Students are placed into the appropriate level based on the IGK placement test.

Students who enroll in a language program which is six months or less in duration or for which tuition is less than $4,000 may not make a claim against the Student Tuition Protection Fund, which is managed by the Private Training Institutions Branch (PTIB) of the Ministry of Advanced Education, Skills & Training. For more information about programs that do not require PTIB approval please visit https://www.privatetraininginstitutions.gov.bc.ca

IELTS FAQs

What is IELTS?

IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of people who need to study, work, or live where English is the language of communication.

IELTS results are accepted by more than 10,000 organizations, including universities and employers in 140+ countries such as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is recognized by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.

IELTS conforms to the highest International Standards of language assessment. It covers the four language skills-listening, reading, writing and speaking.

Why should I take IELTS?

- IELTS is widely available and globally accepted. To find your closest test center, please click here

- IELTS is trusted by individuals and organizations around the world for its fairness, reliability and high-quality standards.

- IELTS offers test takers a choice to take the Listening, Reading, and Writing sections of the test on computer or paper

- IELTS is the only English language test where the Speaking test is a one-on-one session with an examiner in a private room, where you will not be interrupted by other test takers.

- IELTS results are available in 5-7 days (computer-delivered) and 13 days (paper-based)

- There is no pass or fail in IELTS. The score you need is determined by the organization you are applying to.

Should I take the General or Academic IELTS test?

IELTS is available in two versions: General and Academic training

The Academic Test is suitable for people applying for higher education or professional registration.

The General Training test is for those migrating to Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the UK, or applying for secondary education, training programs and work experience in an English-speaking environment.

Please check with the organization that has requested IELTS to confirm which version and what scores you need.

How do I register for the IELTS exam?

1 - Go to Registration Form

2 - Pick your closest test center

3 - Click on Book Now. You will be redirected to the IELTS global online registration system

4 - Complete your application details and upload your scanned documents

5 - Confirm your test date and details

6 - Pay for your test

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