IELTS Preparation Course

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an international proven English test. Over 1.4 million candidates take the test each year to start their journeys into international education and employment. IELTS is recognized by more than 6000 institutions in over 135 countries.

Who should take the IELTS?

IELTS is an internationally recognized qualification and entry requirement for universities in the UK, Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. It is also widely used by governments as a language proficiency guide when issuing work visas and is accepted by various professional organizations.

How the IELTS works?

You can choose from two types of IELTS test: Academic or General Training, depending on whether you want to work, or emigrate. Both modules are made up of four parts – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. IELTS results are graded on the unique 9-band scale.

The nine bands are described as follows:

• 9 Expert User

  Has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.

• 8 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.

• 7 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.

• 6 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.

• 5 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.

• 4 Limited User

  Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in using complex language.

• 3 Extremely Limited User

  Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations.

• 2 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.

• 1 Non User

  Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.

Why Kaplan?

• Over 70 years of teaching test preparation experience, helping more than 3 million individuals globally achieve their educational and career goals through programs
• Fully-licensed training centre at convenient locations in Admiralty, Wan Chai and Mong Kok
• Flexible swap-class arrangement up to 3 times and availability of video catch-up programs cater to the packed schedules of parents and students
• Experienced Native English Speaking Teachers guide you through the program and provide help and personal attention when you need it.
• Comprehensive Training Program provides extensive review of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. The course is designed to help students to tackle the IELTS and key skills and strategies will be taught and drilled.
• IELTS Centered Study Materials help familiarize students with the format and requirements of the test and develop the necessary test skills to do well on the exam.
• Home-Study Kits provide extra practice materials allowing students plenty of practice.

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IELTS Test Dates (2010)

Test Dates
Jul 10, 2010 Jul15, 2010 Jul 17, 2010 Jul 31, 2010	Aug 5, 2010 Aug 14, 2010 Aug 21, 2010 Aug 28, 2010	Sep 4, 2010 Sep11, 2010 Sep 25, 2010 Oct 9, 2010	Oct 23, 2010 Nov 6, 2010 Nov 20, 2010 Dec 4, 2010 Dec 18, 2010