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Prepare to pass the IELTS exam and open doors to opportunity

Studying abroad while preparing for the IELTS exam gives you the chance to improve your English in real-life situations as well as in the classroom.

One of the world’s most trusted language qualifications, IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is required by governments, employers, and thousands of universities across the globe. So we’ve designed our IELTS exam preparation course to help you achieve the best possible result. Focusing on exam strategies as well as general English language skills, we’ll show you what to expect from all the exam sections. Our highly-trained teachers will ensure that you feel confident and fully prepared for the exam.

Available

All year

Lessons per week

20 (15 hours), 30 (22.5 hours)

Lesson Duration

1 Lesson = 45 minutes

Level

Upper Intermediate

Course start dates

Every Monday

Available in

Toronto, London, Brighton, Manchester, Bristol, Dublin, Malta, Cape Town

IELTS Preparation is offered in these locations

If you’re considering studying abroad while preparing for the IELTS exam, our schools provide the perfect balance of academic support and cultural immersion.

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Canada
United Kingdom
Ireland
Malta
South Africa
UAE

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London

Start at £385

New York

Start at $470

Malta

Start at €280

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Destinations

Canada

Toronto

Start at C$410

United Kingdom

Start at £385

Start at £365

Start at £345

Start at £360

Ireland

Dublin

Start at €360

Malta

Start at €280

South Africa

Cape Town

Start at €320

UAE

Dubai

Start at $295

What you can expect on this course

Studying abroad while preparing for the IELTS exam helps you build confidence, practice daily English, and achieve the scores you need for university entry.

Expert IELTS instructors

At EC, all of the teachers offering IELTS exam preparation are experts in the exam itself. They know exactly what the IELTS exam demands of students and will provide you with the information you need, as well as the confidence in your own ability to use English. Our teachers are trained and experienced in getting you to approach the exams strategically. They will teach you how to take the exam using a solid methodology that will bring you closer to your goals.

Exam strategies

They say that practice makes perfect, and at EC you’ll find out just how true that is. We use past exam papers on the IELTS exam preparation course, so you’ll know exactly what to expect when the time comes. We’ll go step-by-step through each section of the exam, and show you how to answer questions. The combination of teacher support and actual practice will ensure you are prepared for whatever may appear on the exam.

Unparalleled support

Every step of the way, your teachers will be there to guide you, provide constant feedback and help you track your progress. To ensure the best results, they will create a personalised study plan that’s tailor-made for your requirements, boosting your strengths and helping with your challenges. With our full support, and the support of like-minded classmates, you’ll face your IELTS exam with total confidence.

Improved English skills

While focusing on IELTS exam preparation, you’ll also receive core English training in reading, writing, speaking and listening. These include: methods and strategies for successful integrated and independent writing; the skills needed to speak confidently and succeed in a one-to-one interview; listening strategies such as listening for the idea of what’s said and for detail; and skim reading for meaning, scanning for detail, paraphrasing, making inferences, and more.

Immersive learning

Being immersed in an English-speaking country will naturally improve your English. So, regardless of which EC destination you choose, you will be speaking English inside and outside of the classroom. EC English provides a full programme of fun cultural and social activities for you in your host city, so you’ll have lots of opportunities to practise your English in everyday situations and improve fluency.

Guaranteed progress

As long as you follow your programme, we guarantee that you will feel fully prepared to pass the IELTS on exam day. Our research-based courses, exceptional instructors, personalised learning methods and regular progress assessments will provide you with everything you need to guarantee a strong performance and achieve your goals.

Prepare for your IELTS exam in a place you‘ll love

Our programs are designed for students who want the unique experience of studying abroad while preparing for the IELTS exam in an English-speaking country.

Get personalised attention in smaller classes

Our maximum class size is 16 students or less, depending on destination. Which is right for you?

Maximum 14: Malta

Maximum 15: London, Brighton, Bristol, Manchester, Dublin, Cape Town

Maximum 16: Toronto

EC Canada, on limited occasions, may reserve the right to teach classes up to a max of 18

EC Promise

Count on the EC Promise

At EC English, we promise that your progress will always be visible and guaranteed. Simply put, as long as you follow your personalised learning programme, we guarantee your English will improve.

Learn more about our promise

Reasons to take our IELTS course

You want to attend an English-speaking university.

You want a career in an international environment.

You want to gain a competitive advantage in your career path.

You want an international certificate that proves your level of English.

IELTS Frequently Asked Questions

What are the accommodation options on my IELTS preparation course with EC English?

At EC English, we offer host family or residence/student apartment accommodations. If you choose a homestay option, you will live with a family in your chosen destination. This is a great option if you want an opportunity to practice your English with a local family over homecooked meals. If you’re looking for more independence, you may want to consider a shared student residence.

What are the accommodation options on my IELTS preparation course with EC English?

At EC English, we offer host family or residence/student apartment accommodations. If you choose a homestay option, you will live with a family in your chosen destination. This is a great option if you want an opportunity to practice your English with a local family over home-cooked meals. If you’re looking for more independence, you may want to consider a shared student residence.

Does taking the IELTS exam preparation course with EC improve my English level?

Yes. In addition to providing you with strategies for preparing and taking the exam, you will receive core English training in reading, writing, speaking and listening that will improve your proficiency level. You’ll learn:

Methods and strategies for successful writing

The skills needed to speak confidently

Strategies for listening to what’s said and for detail

How to skim-read for meaning, scan for detail and more

What kind of IELTS exam preparation courses do you offer?

There are two types of IELTS test, Academic and General. Most of our students choose to prepare for Academic IELTS, because the content and writing tasks are in the General course are non-academic. Both versions assess all 4 language skills at the same proficiency levels. If you want to prepare for the General Training IELTS test, please select this option on your Needs Analysis and speak to your academic team.

Why should I take an IELTS exam preparation course?

An IELTS qualification is required by most British, Canadian, Maltese and South African universities and, in some cases, American academic institutions. IELTS is often required by professional bodies and is even needed for immigration to Canada. Our IELTS exam preparation course helps you take advantage of these opportunities by fully preparing you for the exam—and doing it in a thrilling, English-speaking city where you can accelerate your progress through cultural immersion.

Take our IELTS exam preparation course to open up opportunities

An IELTS (International English Language Testing System) qualification is required by so many countries, universities and employers around the world that passing the exam could very well be the key to your future. Our IELTS exam preparation course will help you open doors, by providing you with expert IELS instructors, and the exam strategies and methods you need to be able to seize all the opportunities that await. Whether you are looking to take the exam to apply to university or advance your career, our IELTS exam preparation course will set you up for success—and help you achieve results that are valid for life.

Gain a competitive edge with IELTS qualification

Interested in working or studying abroad? You’ll want to know that more and more employers and professional bodies around the world rely on IELTS to help them select the right people. Taking our IELTS Exam preparation course can set you up to pass your IELTS exam and boost your chances of employment because it shows employers that you are committed to working and living in the country. Industries where IELTS qualification is most often required include healthcare (nursing, medicine and pharmacy) as well as accounting, engineering law, finance, government, energy, aviation and tourism.

Study with highly trained IELTS teachers

When you take our IELTS exam preparation course at EC English, you’ll learn from instructors who are experts in the exam itself. They know exactly what the IELTS exam demands of students and will provide you with the information you need, building your confidence in your ability to use English. Plus, our teachers will provide mentoring and support every step of the way, creating a personalised study plan, giving continual feedback, and helping you track your progress—so on exam day, you’ll feel totally confident in your abilities.

Choose from a range of English exam prep courses at EC English

English proficiency is mandatory at universities throughout the world, and it is considered the global language of business. EC English has your back! In addition to IELTS exam preparation, EC English offers a wide variety of exam preparation courses to suit a variety of goals, including the following: Cambridge English level exams (B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency); TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), which measures your ability to use English at university level); and TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication), which is used to assess the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment.

Meet your IELTS goals faster with language immersion

Thinking about where to take your IELTS exam preparation course? Research has proven that learning English in an English-speaking country, where you’re surrounded by the language, helps you learn it faster, retain it longer and enables sharper recall. EC English offers our IELTS exam preparation course in many English-speaking countries, including Canada (EC Toronto), the UK (EC London, EC Bristol, EC Brighton, EC Manchester), Malta, (EC Malta) South Africa (EC Cape Town) and Ireland (EC Dublin), so you’ll have the chance to use your English and sharpen your language skills in and out of class.

Studying abroad while preparing for the IELTS exam is one of the most effective ways to reach your target score. At EC, you’ll learn from qualified teachers, practise English every day inside and outside the classroom, and gain the skills you need for exam success. Our IELTS courses combine focused test preparation with the unique experience of living in an English-speaking country, allowing you to build confidence, accuracy, and fluency simultaneously.