Newcastle School - Exam Preparation - IELTS

For upper-intermediate level of English only.

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is the exam used to test the English level of international students wishing to gain entry to universities in Britain, Australia or New Zealand. The test measures students’ ability to communicate in all four areas of language study – reading, writing, speaking & listening. The test is graded so students are given a score. Universities require a certain score for entry, which varies depending on the university.

An IELTS exam preparation course is designed to prepare students to take the test and will usually be taken alongside a General English course. It is recommended for intermediate level students and above and would usually be taken for a minimum of 4 weeks, depending on the school you choose to study at. Some schools are IELTS test centres and others will be close to a test centre. The exam fee is not included in the course price and should be paid locally.

For more details about IELTS see www.ielts.org

Course facts

Maximum class size: 12 students

Lesson Length: 0 seconds

Materials included: yes

Schedule: 25 lessons per week

Timetable: 09.00 -11.00 and 13.00 to 15.00 or 11.00-13.00 and 15.00 to 17.00 and 1 hour self-study per day

Public holidays:

2012: 2 Jan, 6 & 9 Apr, 7 May, 4 & 5 Jun, 27 Aug, 24 Dec - 1 Jan 2013.

Where a public holiday falls on a Monday, courses will start on the Tuesday instead.
Lessons missed on public holidays cannot be made up.

Accommodation options and pricing:

Host Family Stay

Single Room, Half Board (breakfast & dinner, lunch at weekends)
Single Room, Self Catering (no meals)

"Charlotte House" Student Shared Apartments

Single Room, self catering

Charlotte House Student Apartment accommodation is only 5 minutes’ walk from the school. Each apartment has 3, 4, 5 or 6 lockable bedrooms, 2 shower/bathrooms, living-room and kitchen. All utilities and wi-fi connections are included. Bedding, crockery and cutlery are provided.

The rent includes electricity, heating and water, as well as weekly cleaning of the common areas. Students are responsible for keeping their bedrooms, bathrooms and kitchens in a clean condition. These apartments are ideal for students who want to be independent and in the company of other international students, close to all the places of interest in this lively university city.

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