Introduction
If you are thinking of taking a course at a UK college or university you may have to demonstrate that you have the English language skills to cope with academic study. Most institutions will expect you to have passed an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test before you take up a place on a course.
The test score you require will vary from institution to institution and course to course. As a guide, you will be expected to have achieved a minimum average score of 6. The more advanced the course the higher the test score required by the institution. Some colleges will not only want to know your average score, but also how well you have done in each part of the test. The course you choose may have a heavy writing requirement and if your writing score in the test is not high enough the college may refuse you entry to the course.
The course at Grafton College is designed to prepare you for the IELTS academic test and at the same time give you the language skills to undertake formal studies at UK colleges and universities.
An additional 2-4 hours of self-study per day is recommended. However, your teacher will assist you with any homework and assess your written pieces according to test standards, if required.
Course objectives
At the end of this course, you will:
· have improved your academic English in all four areas of language learning.
· be familiar with the study skills required for an IELTS exam.
· be prepared for participation in a wide range of educational activities at your chosen place of study.
Course Materials
You will need to buy a course book for your course. The price for course books varies from £21 - £23.50. This amount is not included in the tuition fees. Course books can be purchased from the College library.
Commencement Dates
Commencement dates are flexible. For possible joining dates, please contact the College or download our academic year planner below:
Grafton’s staff will assist you in booking your IELTS exam at the nearest test centre according to dates that are available and suitable for you. The IELTS exam fee is currently £108 and is not included in the tuition fee.
Bank Holidays
The College is closed during Bank Holidays and there is no fee reimbursement. The Bank Holidays recognised by the College are:
2012 - 2 Jan, 6 Apr, 9 Apr, 7 May, 4 Jun, 5 Jun, 27 Aug, 25 Dec, 26 Dec
Registration, instalment and external examination fees, books and other printed material are not included in the tuition fee.
