IELTS Training Centre
The International English Language Test (IELTS) is widely recognized by UK universities and institutions to demonstrate your English proficiency in the admission process. It is also accepted by the Home Office for visa purpose. Therefore, achieving a good IELTS result helps open the door to your education in the UK.
The IELTS test has two types: IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training. For university entry, students should take the IELTS Academic test. The IELTS test has four parts: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. You are scored on each of the four skills and given an overall score which is your IELTS band.
Our IELTS and academic English tutors have a wealth of English tutoring experience specialising in examination preparation. With our one-to-one tutoring service, you can work at your own pace and achieve your desired grades in your target timeframe.
Why choose TopCourses IELTS Online Training Courses
- Tutoring by former IELTS examiners with over 30 years experience
- Focused on test practice and strategies
- Improve your score by 1.0 in only ten weeks
- IELTS online classes – learn anywhere, at any time for your convenience
- Free UK university application service included by TopCourses
Our IELTS Preparation Courses
When starting your IELTS preparation for studying in the UK, it is important to know the IELTS score required by the university. Then, you need to compare your current English abilities to the requirements. There are some free assessments you can take which will help to define the gaps in your skills so that you can improve.
For international students, we have found that writing and speaking skills are the most challenging. These are the areas that students apply for training courses the most as it is difficult to develop writing and speaking skills in a short time without help.
The IELTS score required by UK universities varies, depending on the institution or course. Some IELTS band requirements for the UK can be as low as 4.5 and others as high as 7.0; the most common UK band requirement is IELTS 6.5
The general guideline for UK band requirements:
University Foundation Courses – IELTS 4.5 with 4.0 in all skills
Bachelor’s Degree – IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in all skills
Pre-Master’s Degree – IELTS 5.0 with 5.0 in all skills
Master’s Degree – IELTS 6.5 with 6.0 in all skills
Top UK universities IELTS band requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree – IELTS 6.5 – 7.0
Master’s Degree – IELTS 7.0 – 7.5
IELTS Writing Course
As you take this IELTS course, you will learn about the IELTS writing test format and acquire strategies to answer different task types. This IELTS course allows you to practice writing and get feedback. On completion of this IELTS course, you will have the confidence to get the best results on the test day.
Practice and improve your academic writing skills in English
- Be introduced to The IELTS Writing test format
- Acquire strategies to answer different task types
- Learn how to interpret the task data
- Develop techniques to plan and organise your ideas
- Practice timed writing and get feedback
- Make sense of the assessment criteria
- Build your confidence for test day
You can choose to study the IELTS Writing Course as a group or privately, one-to-one.
Our group IELTS classes are 10-hour packages which cover the full writing course.
IELTS Speaking & Writing Course
This IELTS coaching for speaking course provides extra guidance in addition to the content in the Writing Course above. You will learn about the IELTS Speaking test format and the four criteria used to assess your oral English. This IELTS course ensures you have plenty of practice with constructive feedback. On completion of this IELTS course, you will be well prepared to achieve the best results for the IELTS Speaking and Writing tests.
Practice and improve your academic speaking and writing skills in English
- Be introduced to The IELTS Writing & Speaking test format
- Acquire strategies to answer questions & writing tasks
- Learn how to interpret the task data
- Develop techniques to plan and organise your ideas
- Learn about the four criteria used to assess your oral English
- Practice timed speaking and writing
- Learn how to self-assess & get feedback
- Review example responses
- Build your confidence for test day
You can choose to study the IELTS Writing Course as a group or privately, one-to-one.
Our group IELTS classes are 10-hour packages which cover the full writing course.
Can you study in the UK without IELTS?
The simple answer is yes, you can study in the UK without IELTS.
UK universities you can apply to without IELTS include:
Sheffield Hallam University, University of Warwick, Birmingham City University, University of Bristol, London, Southbank University, Northumbria University, Robert Gordon University, University of Northampton, University of Plymouth, Portsmouth University, Swansea University, University of Greenwich, University of Central Lancashire and Aston University, Birmingham.
However, you will still need some proof of English Language proficiency. So, what are some ways to study in the UK without IELTS?
- Take an English language assessment administered by UK universities.
- Take other English language assessments accepted by UK universities such as TOEFL, ISE, PTE Academic, CPE and Duolingo English test.
- Take a pre-sessional English language course offered by most UK universities.
- Take a foundation course by pathway providers such as Kaplan, INTO, Cambridge Education Group (CEG), Navitas. Foundation courses help you improve your English, prepare you for studying university-level courses, and they guarantee progression to your chosen university course. The best part is that you can study on the university campus and experience UK student life before starting your university course.
English for University Preparation Courses
In addition to IELTS coaching and IELTS preparation courses, international students doing a university course may struggle with grasping the academic writing style required by UK universities.
Academic writing is a formal style of writing or professional writing that is well-structured, well-sourced, unbiased, factual, written-clearly and with correct grammar. It is commonly found in scholarly publications, journal articles, and books on academic topics.
This style of English is used for university-level courses and is necessary for students to learn. UK universities will require students to apply academic writing when writing for research, academic essay writing, and writing dissertations.
Academic Writing Course for University
The tutor will show you how to do online research and introduce basic essay structure. You will learn to write critically and analytically and to format your writing appropriately. After the course, you would have developed the academic writing skills required for English-speaking universities.
Practice and improve your academic writing skills in English
- Do online research
- Learn about essay structure
- Acquire composition skills
- Learn to write critically and analytically
- Learn how to format your writing
- Practice writing and get feedback
The IELTS Academic Writing Course for University is a private class only.
Presentations & Academic Writing Course for University
In addition to the content in the Academic Writing course above, you will learn more about a good presentation structure, what constitutes good communication skills and how to illustrate your ideas using visual aids. Conquer your stage fright by getting the best preparation.
Practice and improve your academic speaking and writing skills in English
- Do online research
- Learn about essay structure
- Acquire composition skills
- Learn to write critically and analytically
- Learn how to format your writing
- Practice writing and get feedback
- Learn about presentation structure
- Acquire good communication skills
- Illustrate your ideas using visual aids
- Practice presenting and get feedback
The Presentations & Academic Writing Course for University is a private class only.
