IELTS PREPARATION IN CANADA
WHAT IS IELTS?
If you are planning on studying for an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at a Canadian university, you will come across the IELTS exam.
We have outlined answers to all your questions regarding the exam below including; what is the IELTS exam, who can enter it, and how can you prepare for the exam?
IELTS, which stands for “The International English Language Testing System’, is an exam used to determine the level of English of foreign students wishing to study in countries where English is the spoken language and/or used as the language of instruction.
The IELTS exam is devised by Cambridge University in England and it is accepted by many institutions in Canada.
IETLS testing costs approximately $300 + tax anywhere in Canada.
WHAT SECTIONS DOES THE IELTS EXAM CONSIST OF?
IELTS comprises 4 main parts:
The listening section, where you listen to recordings of native English speakers and answer questions based on these recordings.
The reading section, where you answer questions based on long texts.
The writing section, which is based around a few questions/topics which you may be required to explain, summarize, describe, give your personal opinions on, or write an article about.
Finally, there is a speaking section where you are required to have a conversation with an examiner.
You can take the exam on the dates announced by the institutions which carry out this exam.
HOW DO I PREPARE FOR THE IELTS EXAM?
If you are planning on pursuing an education in Canada, you can choose to attend a Canadian language school to prepare for the IELTS exam.
You can find a language school to help you prepare for the exam in many of Canada’s cities, including Toronto, Vancouver, Victoria, and Ottowa.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO PREPARE FOR THE IELTS?
There are many preparation courses available in Canada. They last a minimum of 2 weeks.
However, if 2 weeks is not enough time for you to prepare for the exam, you can extend the course for up to a maximum of 44 weeks, depending on your learning needs and capacity.
Some language schools in Canada are officially designated IELTS exam centers.
If you choose one of these schools for your exam preparation course, you will have the advantage of taking the exam in a familiar environment.
WHAT DO YOU LEARN ON AN IELTS PREPARATION COURSE?
As well as learning about the different sections that comprise the IELTS exam, you will learn about time management, question types, English grammar, exam techniques, and improve your vocabulary and spoken fluency.
If you have any queries regarding IELTS preparation or the exam itself, you can contact us for more information.
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