IELTS, or ‘International English Language Testing System’, is an international standardized test of English language proficiency. The exam, established in 1989, is jointly managed by the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pvt. Ltd.
INTRODUCTION – ADVANCED IELTS COURSE PREPARATION IN DUBAI
Option Training Institute Knowledge Village, Dubai (UAE), with its staff of versatile teachers and trainers, offers you the most exhaustive and innovative IELTS preparation in Dubai that facilitates your efforts to earn the highest possible band score and seek admission to your dream university. Our IELTS course materials are developed only after in-depth research and each type of course is built around practical learning modules. Our trainers are trained not only to incorporate practice time in the class duration but also to give home assignments and to evaluate them outside of the class schedule. Students are evaluated at the start of the IELTS preparation and then given study plans that suit each of them. A complete record of performance and participation of the student is maintained and is regularly assessed and reviewed by our senior IELTS faculty. Option Institute Dubai, by evolving a very systematic coaching platform, has helped students secure very high bands on both versions of the IELTS test.
IELTS results are reported as bands that ranges between band 1 (non-user) to band 9 (expert-user). The highest IELTS Band that a university ever required till date is 8.5 and notably, Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University is the only institute in the US to have required the candidate to have this band score. So, if you’re looking forward to pursue Journalism at Columbia University, be prepared to have such high score!
DETAILS OF THE IELTS TEST STRUCTURE
IELTS or International English Language Testing System is an internationally used standardized test for checking the test taker’s English language proficiency. It is managed as a joint venture of University of Cambridge ESOL Examination, the British Council and the IDP Education Private Limited ever since 1989.
The total time for the IELTS examination is 2 Hour 45 minutes, offered in two versions-Paper based test (PBT) and Computer based test (CBT), for assessing the test taker’s English language proficiency. Anyone planning to immigrate to an English-speaking country like Canada, Australia or New Zealand will be required to write the IELTS General Test while students who wish to pursue their education aboard to these countries will require to sit for the IELTS Academic test. The objective of the IELTS preparatory courses offered at Option Training Institute Dubai is to prepare students for the structure of the test and to train them in each of the four sections of the test namely Listening, Reading, Speaking and Writing, so that they are better able to negotiate the tasks skillfully.
*Listening and speaking components are the same for both versions of the test
NB: The only difference between IELTS CBT and PBT is that the computer-delivered test uses a keyboard and the paper-based requires you to use a pencil.
IELTS results are reported as bands that ranges between band 1 (non-user) to band 9 (expert-user). The highest IELTS Band that a university ever required till date is 8.5 and notably, Graduate School of Journalism at Columbia University is the only institute in the US to have required the candidate to have this band score. So, if you’re looking forward to pursuing Journalism at Columbia University, be prepared to have such high score!
Also, IELTS (G) score serves as a critical aspect in the immigration process to various English-speaking countries. Here are the details of the IELTS(A) and (G):
| FEATURES | IELTS ACADEMIC | IELTS GENERAL TRAINING |
| Aim | Measures English language proficiency required for an academic, higher learning environment. The tasks and tests are accessible to all test-takers, irrespective of their subject focus. | Tests English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context. The tasks and tests reflect both workplace and social situations. |
| Listening (40 Minutes) * | • 30 Minutes plus extra 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet. • Four recorded monologues and conversations NOTE: On Computer Base Test the additional 10 minutes are not provided. |
• 30 Minutes plus extra 10 minutes to transfer your answers to an answer sheet. • Four recorded monologues and conversations NOTE: On Computer Base Test the additional 10 minutes are not provided. |
| Reading (60 Minutes) | • 3 Long passages with tasks. • Texts range from descriptive and factual to discursive and analytical. • Includes non-verbal material such as diagrams, graphs, or illustrations. • Texts ae authentic (E.g.: taken from books, journals, and newspapers) |
• 3 reading passages with tasks. • Section 1 contains 2-3 short factual texts. • Section 2 contains two short, work related, factual texts. • Section 3 contains one longer text on a topic or general interest. • Texts are authentic (E.g.: taken from company handbooks, official documents, books, and newspapers) |
| Writing (60 Minutes) | • Writing task of at least 150 words where the candidate must summarize, describe, or explain a table, graph, chart, or diagram • Short essay task of at least 250 words |
• Letter writing task of at least 150 words. • Short essay task of at least 250 words. |
| Speaking (11-14 Minutes) * With the examiner |
• Face-to-face interview • Includes short questions, speaking at a length about a familiar topic and a structured discussion. |
• Face-to-face interview • Includes short questions, speaking at a length about a familiar topic and a structured discussion. |
COURSE TYPE:
Preparation packages available at Option Training Institute for IELTS course preparation in Dubai.
| Type | Description | Duration |
| RED OPTION |
EXTENSIVE COURSE: The IELTS® Group Class |
12 Sessions + 6 Mocks |
| BLUE OPTION |
EXTENSIVE COURSE The IELTS® Weekend / Weekday (One-on-One) |
12 Sessions + 6 Mocks |
| BLUE OPTION |
PERSONALIZED SECTION COURSE The IELTS® Weekend / Weekday (One-on-One) |
4 Sessions + 2 Mocks |
The BLUE 7-weeks course can be covered in a shorter duration by scheduling the frequency of the sessions to suit your requirement.
SESSION PLAN:
SESSION PLAN IELTS–ACADEMIC/GENERAL- TRAINING GROUP /ONE ON ONE COURSE
| SESSION |
SESSION PLAN FOR IELTS |
| Session 1 | 1. Discussion of Listening section: • Types of tasks • Types of Errors committed • Practice – L 1 |
| Session 2 | 2. Discussion of Writing section: • Types of tasks • Basic strategies/writing styles • Material for strategies • Practice – L 2 + W1 |
| Session 3 | 3. Discussion of Speaking section: • Strategies for answering • 10 Speaking practice modules for HW • Practice – S1 • Practice – L 3 + W 2 |
| Session 4 | 4. Introduction to Reading Comprehension • Basic strategies • Most common question types • Practical teaching – Worksheet • Advanced strategies and tricks • Practice – R 1 |
| Session 5 Session 6 Session 7 |
• L – 4,5,6, + W – 3,4,5,6 • R – 2,3,4,5,6, + S – 2,3,4,5,6 |
FEATURES:
Advantages of studying IELTS course at Option Training Institute Dubai
- Free IELTS orientation session by appointment. Parents are encouraged to accompany children.
- Free strategy sessions in the week penultimate to the test date (for enrolled students only).
- Transparent fee structure. There are no surprises about what we charge from students!
- Regular speaking labs and writing assessments to enhance spoken and written skills.
- Regular tests/appraisals/meetings with parents/counselling sessions and refresher sessions.
- Score enhancement of upward of 1.5!
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