The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) assesses the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. It is recognised by universities and employers in many countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the UK and the USA. It is also recognised by professional bodies, immigration authorities and other government agencies.
You can take the IELTS at any one of more than 270 centres in over 100 countries. Your results will be available within two weeks.
The IELTS Examination
The IELTS tests your skills in listening, reading, writing and speaking. All candidates take the same listening and speaking modules, but you may choose either academic or general training modules for the reading and writing tests. You are recommended to select the academic module if you are planning to enroll in a university. If you are planning to undertake non-academic training or work experience or emigrate to an English-speaking country, the general training module will more closely suit your needs.
The IELTS test is 2 hours and 45 minutes in duration and consists of listening, reading, writing and speaking modules.
Course Structure
The IELTS course focuses on developing the fours skills tested in the exam. The course focuses on the following:
- getting familiar with the examination;
- developing skills, such as increasing reading speed and planning an essay;
- coming up with examination strategies;
- developing academic vocabulary and polishing grammar; and
- sitting through practice tests.
Edvantage Institute (Singapore) Curriculum Objectives
Proficiency in Oral Language
Develop effective speaking skills for academic and social purposes including conversations, classroom discussions, short talks, formal discourse and oral presentations.
Proficiency in Listening Comprehension
Be able to listen to and understand the details in various listening contexts.
Proficiency in Reading (including Reading in the Content Areas)
Be able to apply appropriate techniques to read and analyze level texts.
Proficiency in Writing
Demonstrate competence in managing the writing process and producing effective written products.
Proficiency in Social and Cultural Adaptation
In addition to the objectives described above, the underlying objective of the courses is the nurturing of self-pride and self-identity in each pupil’s linguistic and cultural heritage.
Learning Outcomes
The IELTS course focuses on developing the fours skills tested in the exam. The course focuses on the following:
- learn how to interpret and describe graphs in writing;
- learn how to write a discursive or opinion essay;
- learn how to read and interpret academic texts;
- answer comprehension questions on written texts as found in the IELTS examination;
- learn how to identify specific information and infer point of view in written texts;
- take part in discussions and practice the speaking skills required in the IELTS examination;
- perform with confidence in the oral component of the examination;
- learn how to take accurate notes from a spoken text or dialogue; and
- listen to a variety of spoken text types of the kind used in IELTS exam.
Prerequisites
A student will only be admitted should he satisfy either of these pre-requisites:
English at the advanced level or through a placement test conducted by Edvantage Institute (Singapore); or
A pass in English or equivalent in your home country.
Assessment and Examination
A test is conducted every 6 weeks, culminating in the final course examination. Your teacher will write a detailed course report which includes your grades in listening, speaking, reading and writing, as well as an evaluation of your progress in the class.
External Grading and Certificate
You will receive your test results within two weeks of taking the IELTS test. Your score is reported as a number between 1 and 9 for each module, as well as an overall score. A score of 9 is the best possible, and indicates that you are an expert user of English. A score of 1, on the other hand, indicates that the candidate cannot use English. The overall score, as well as the scores for listening and reading, are reported in half bands. The writing and speaking scores are reported in whole bands.
You can take the IELTS at any one of more than 270 centres in over 100 countries. Your results will be available within two weeks. You are not allowed to repeat the test within 90 days at any centre.
Course Fees (3 Months)
Course Fee: $ 2268
Course Material Fee: $ 162
*Medical Insurance: $ 162
Total with GST: $ 2592.00
Application fee is non-refundable.
• Application fee (for students who need student’s pass) $432 (inclusive of GST)
Course Schedule
Term 1: 04th January 2022 – 25th March 2022
Term 2: 04th April 2022 – 24th June 2022
Term 3: 04th July 2022 – 23rd September 2022
Term 4: 03rd October 2022 – 23rd December 2022