IELTS Intensive Exam Preparation

Bell IELTS intensive courses are designed for students who have more preparation time prior to taking IELTS, and offer extensive classroom study and practice both in necessary language skills as well as test strategies and methods for success in the IELTS test. Students will be given the opportunity to examine in depth all four skills of the IELTS test and practice test strategies in the classroom as well as given homework/self-study assignments in which to further develop their skills. Students will be provided with a course text book on enrollment and additional classroom materials provided by the teacher. All students will be given individual assessment and feedback by the teacher, as well as recommendations and advice on further study on completion of each course module. Each level (Higher and Lower) is divided into two modules, each lasting 70 hours classroom time. In addition to classroom learning, each student will be have 30 hours of online study directed by the teacher, using Bell International English Campus, the innovative online integrated learning package from Macmillan Education and a further 20 hrs of homework assignments. Classes are run from Monday to Friday mornings from 8.30 – 12.

At the end of each module, students will have the chance to assess their progress and test level in a full mock test which will include all 4 skills tests and leads to detailed test feedback from your teacher.

IELTS Lower (2 modules @ 70 hours each)

Suitable for low intermediate level students (equivalent to IELTS band 5), this level aims to help those students needing to improve their language skills sufficient to achieve band 5.5 – 6. Students successfully completing both modules have the option to progress to the higher level modules.

IELTS Higher (2 modules @ 70 hours each)

For high intermediate to advanced level students (IELTS band 6) this course provides further practice in test topics & techniques for those students aiming for higher test scores of band 6.5 and above.

Suitable for both students new to IELTS and those with test experience who are aiming to improve their scores.

Main Benefits of study at Bell include:

• Smaller class sizes – class sizes at Bell average between 5 and 10 students per group, giving you more individual support from the teacher.
• Up-to date materials and teaching techniques – as well a course text and a self-study skills workbook, you will receive supplementary materials and a free 1-month subscription to the Bell International/Macmillan English Campus online study resource , giving you unlimited access for the duration of your course. In addition, a full range of both audio and visual resources are utilized by the teacher in the classroom throughout the course.
• A wealth of experience - Bell teachers have a proven background of both teaching and examining in IELTS, giving you the opportunity to improve your test skills and to know what IELTS examiners look for in candidates' performances in the writing and speaking tests.
• Detailed assessment & feedback – a full mock IELTS test is administered at the end of each course, and each student receives full individual counselling on their progress and options for further study & development.
• Unbeatable Value – Bell'S IELTS intensive courses offer exceptional value for money and include course materials and the English Campus online study package.

For more information,

Contact Ms Mai Thi Minh Tho – minhtho@bellvietnam.com, tel 08 38277991