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IELTS Preparation Course
What is IELTS?
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) measures the language proficiency of people who want to study or work where English is used as a language of communication. It uses a nine-band scale to clearly identify levels of proficiency, from non-user (band score 1) through to expert (band score 9). Over 2.7 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeys in international education and employment. The IELTS is accepted by more than 9,000 institutions / organizations in over 135 countries.
Who should take the IELTS?
IELTS is available in two test versions:
- Academic - for people applying for professional registration or higher education, particularly universities in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, the US and Canada*
- General Training - for those migrating to Australia, Canada and the UK, or applying for secondary education, training programmes and work experience in an English-speaking environment
Both versions provide a valid and accurate assessment of the four language skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
*Over 3,300 institutions and programs in the U.S. and Canada accept IELTS scores as proof of English language skills
What makes Kaplan's IELTS program unique?
- Average performance improved by a band score of 2 among Kaplan students
- Founded in 1938, with 80 years of test prep experience, we have helped more than 3 million individuals globally achieve their educational and career goals
- Free Course Retake (conditions apply)
- The Best Kaplan Instructors
- Instructors have been given the highest ratings for teaching effectiveness by students
- Top-tier IELTS instructors have undergone extensive Kaplan training
- Interactive and small classes provide a personalized teaching environment with a focus on key concepts and exam strategies
- Our Comprehensive Training Program provides extensive review of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. You will learn about the different exam sections, the ways to maximize your exam time. Proven score-raising strategies will be taught and drilled.
- British Council Hong Kong IELTS Partner Agent
Program Details – Academic
Full Course (2 Modules – covering 4 skills: Reading, Speaking, Writing & Listening)
Course Structure
- 28 Hours of classroom instruction with a total of 14 sessions
- 3 practice tests
Half Course (1 Module – covering 2 skills: Speaking & Listening or Reading & Writing )
Course Structure
- 14 Hours of classroom instruction with a total of 7 sessions
- 2 practice tests
IELTS 2018 Summer and Fall Schedule: please click here
Free Course Retake
Kaplan Free Retake Policy
Provided that you attend all IELTS classes, complete all IELTS assignments within the duration of the course; if for any reasons, you are not satisfied with your IELTS scores, you may retake the course for free within 6 months!
Kaplan’s Speaking Mock Test
30-min Speaking Mock Test with 1-To-1 Feedback
- Speaking Mock Test (15 mins)
- Personalized Feedback (15 mins)
Speaking Mock Fee: $250
Speaking Mock Test Dates (2018)
| Course Code | Date |
| HIELTSST-180501 | May 12 |
| HIELTSST-180502 | May 26 |
| HIELTSST-180601 | June 09 |
| HIELTSST-180602 | June 23 |
| HIELTSST-180701 | July 07 |
| HIELTSST-180702 | July 21 |
| HIELTSST-180801 | Aug 04 |
| HIELTSST-180802 | Aug 18 |
| HIELTSST-180901 | Sep 08 |
| HIELTSST-180902 | Sep 22 |
| HIELTSST-181001 | Oct 06 |
| HIELTSST-181002 | Oct 20 |
| HIELTSST-181101 | Nov 03 |
| HIELTSST-181102 | Nov 17 |
| HIELTSST-181201 | Dec 08 |
| HIELTSST-181202 | Dec 22 |
The IELTS Exam at a Glance
You can choose from two types of IELTS test: Academic or General Training, depending on whether you want to work or for migration purposes. Both modules are made up of four parts - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The IELTS is graded on the unique 9-band scale.
| Section | Format | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Listening | 30 mins | 40 questions in 4 sections |
| Reading | 60 mins | 40 questions in 3 sections |
| Writing | 60 mins | 1 topic in 150 words (20 mins) 1 topic in 250 words (40 mins) |
| Speaking | 11-14 mins | 3-part face-to-face oral interview with an examiner |
To register, please contact the Official Examination Body: https://ielts.britishcouncil.org.hk/iorps/html/registration/selectExamTypeServlet.do?vEngine=
Exam Fee for IELTS (Academic)
HKD$2,010
Exam Fee for IELTS for UKVI (Academic)
HKD$2,040
IELTS Band Score (0-9)
The Ielts' Nine Band Scores Are Described As Below:
- Expert User
Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. - Very Good User
Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well. - Good User
Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning. - Competent User
Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. - Modest User
Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field. - Limited User
Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. - Extremely Limited User
Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. - Intermittent User
No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. - Non User
Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.
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