IELTS EXPLAINED

IELTS COMPARED TO OUR COURSES

The official bandscore comparison with general English books. See www.ielts.org for more information or http://www.ielts.org/researchers/common_european_framework.aspx

This is only a guide and does not provide guarantees. The final bandscore is dependent on the students individual ability and amount of time spent studying.

B1 = Intermediate = 4.0-5.0 Bandscore
> lower bandscore

B2 = Upper-intermediate = 5.5-6.0 Bandscore
> intermediate bandscore

C1 = Advanced/Specialised courses = 6.0-7.0 Bandscore
> higher bandscore

So our advice to you, get studying! :-)

Below is how our courses might help you get to the bandscore you need. There is no shortcut to a high bandscore, if you have a low level of English you get a low bandscore.

Main courses	Target bandscore
IELTS Advanced (90hrs) > Should complete IELTS Intermediate	Higher bandscore
IELTS Intermediate (90hrs) > Should complete upper-intermediate	Intermediate bandscore
Level Booster Upper-intermediate (135hrs)	Lower bandscore
Level Booster Intermediate (135hrs)	Lower bandscore
Level Booster Pre-intermediate (135hrs)	Much lower bandscore... :-(
Extra courses	Course requirements
IELTS Writing (45hrs) - > Can be adapted to IELTS General students	Extra course to improve writing, for students who are Level Booster Upper-intermediate and above. Exceptions can be made for motivated, weaker students.
IELTS Speaking (24hrs) > Repeat this course many times for more practice, course always varies	Extra course to improve speaking, for students at Level Booster Intermediate and above.