Preparatory Course for International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Managed by the British Council, IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, a good IELTS score is an indicator to both employers and academic institutions of proficiency in English. The Preparatory Course for IELTS at London School of Business & Finance in Singapore will develop students' level of English to a standard recognised by universities across the world. Students must achieve an appropriate score on an IELTS examination to study an undergraduate or postgraduate course in the UK, USA, Canada, Australia and numerous other English-speaking countries.
London School of Business & Finance has an excellent track record in IELTS preparation and is recognised by the British Council as an IELTS Registration Partner. This enables LSBF to register students for IELTS tests on their behalf. Students registered with the British Council gain access to IELTS Ready Premium, an online portal which offers personalised resources for IELTS test takers including practice tests, feedback on every reading/listening question, personalised study plans, and more.
*https://ielts.org/
Key facts
- Duration: 2 months (full-time), 11 sessions (part-time)
- Intake dates: Start every month
- Delivery Mode:
- Live Online
- Blended
- Fees: SGD $1,090 (Local Students, inclusive of GST)
This course is for students who wants to develop skills at high level in all areas of the English language and to learn strategies for achieving a high IELTS test score.
Each intake will have a ratio of 1 teacher : 15 students
These classes provide clear and practical information on the IELTS examination, as well as step by step guidance with each task type.
Students are prepared for the test by exposing them to the types of texts and tasks that are required in the IELTS test, as well as the level and style of language used in the test. In addition, it prepares students for their studies at university by introducing them to the types of communication tasks which are likely to be met in an English speaking study environment.
- Speaking
- Listening
- General reading
- Academic writing
London School of Business & Finance will offer comprehensive IELTS classes which will provide equal weighting to all the skills measured in the test.
Full-time students will attend 3 hours per day, Monday to Friday (therefore, 15 hours per week).
Part-time students attend for 4 hours on either a Saturday or Sunday, plus two hours for IELTS Prep Test.
On induction students are given a section from the reading, writing, speaking and listening from the IELTS exam. This will act as a benchmark and give guidance to students on areas for improvement.
Students will obtain Certificate of Attendance awarded by London School of Business & Finance upon completion of the course.
After students have completed this course and achieved the IELTS score they need, they'll be ready to begin their chosen courses, whether they'll be continuing their education with London School of Business & Finance or at another English-speaking higher education institution.
This course is for students who are 16 years old and above and would like to study at a further education institution in an English-speaking country.
Students wishing to take the IELTS normally or wish to gain a certain band score for entry purposes.
Upon arrival, students will meet with a senior member of our staff to ensure that they are being placed in the appropriate level in order for the student to meet their learning objectives.
Placement Test
A placement test is administered at the Admissions Office upon the students’ arrival in Singapore. Students will be informed of the respective levels they qualify for within one day of the test.
Recommended Minimum Language Requirement
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IELTS >4,0 or
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an equivalent English Language qualification, or
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Completed LSBF Preparatory Course in English (PCE) intermediate level, or equivalent, or
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Achieved a satisfactory score on LSBF placement test
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Contact a programme advisor by calling
+65 6580 7700