Academic IELTS Preparation – Supplementary Course

Course Overview

The Academic IELTS Preparation course is a short, focused programme designed to support international students who wish to strengthen their academic English alongside their academic transition preparation.

While many students meet university entry requirements, others may wish to improve their IELTS performance or consolidate their academic language skills before beginning their studies. This course focuses on the Academic IELTS test format, strategies, and academic language use, with an emphasis on skills that transfer directly to university study.

This course is intended as a supplementary option and can be taken independently or alongside the Academic Transition Support course.

Who the Course Is For

• International students preparing for the Academic IELTS test
• Students seeking additional academic English support before university
• Learners who want structured guidance in IELTS skills and strategies
• Students combining exam preparation with academic transition support

Course Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

• Understand the structure and assessment criteria of the Academic IELTS exam
• Apply effective strategies for Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking
• Produce clearer, more structured academic writing responses
• Communicate more confidently in the IELTS Speaking test
• Improve overall academic English accuracy and range

Curriculum Overview

The course runs over two weeks and combines guided self-study with live tutor-led sessions. Learning focuses on exam familiarity, academic language development, and practical performance strategies.

Week 1 – Foundations of Academic IELTS

Focus: Understanding the exam and core academic skills

• Overview of the Academic IELTS test
• Academic reading strategies
• Academic listening and note-taking
• Writing Task 1: understanding tasks and structure

Week 2 – Exam Skills and Performance

Focus: Applying strategies and improving performance

• Writing Task 2: academic argumentation
• IELTS Speaking test structure and performance
• Language accuracy and lexical resource
• Exam-day strategies and time management

Detailed Lesson Breakdown

Section 1: Course Orientation

1. Welcome to the Academic IELTS Preparation Course
2. How the Course Works (Live Sessions and Self-Study)
3. Understanding the Academic IELTS Test Format
4. Diagnostic Task and Goal Setting

Section 2: Week 1 – Foundations of Academic IELTS

1. Academic IELTS Overview and Band Descriptors
2. Academic Reading: Understanding Texts and Questions
3. Academic Listening: Skills and Strategies
4. Writing Task 1: Structure and Key Language
5. Live Session 1: Reading and Listening Practice
6. Guided Self-Study Practice Tasks

Section 3: Week 2 – Exam Skills and Performance

1. Writing Task 2: Developing Academic Arguments
2. IELTS Speaking Test: Structure and Performance
3. Improving Accuracy and Lexical Resource
4. Time Management and Exam Strategies
5. Live Session 2: Writing and Speaking Practice
6. Mock Test and Feedback Session

Section 4: Course Wrap-Up

1. Review of Key Exam Strategies
2. Personal Action Plan for Further Preparation
3. Course Completion and Certificate