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IELTS Preparation Course

International Academy of Business & Technology

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Course description

Program Highlights Include:
- English instruction for professionals and students who wish to pursue their higher education
- IELTS test technique advising and practice sessions
- Speaking practice for all 3 parts of the IELTS speaking test
- Tips on how to tackle IELTS listening test, focusing on the individual features of each of the 4 sections
- Advice on how to tackle the IELTS reading test, focusing on the question types, and the skimming, scanning and intensive reading strategies needed for each
- One-on-one assistance through the tutoring sessions
- Small classes

Program Outcome:
As a part of the program, you will strengthen your skills in the following areas:
- Techniques and strategies to help maximize your chances in the IELTS exam
- Test taking techniques
- Reading comprehension skills
- Analytical skills and problem solving
- Listening: recognizing intonation and discourse marker clues
- Reading: paraphrasing skills and dealing with ’distractors
- Writing: planning and structuring the IELTS essays for writing including describing change,
- Summarizing and comparing, developing and justifying opinions

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
4-48 weeks
Start dates
Every first Monday of the month
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
01 Jan 2025, 29 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025, 18 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 12 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 27 Jun 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 05 Sep 2025, 16 Sep 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025

IABT does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

Morning session
09:00 AM - 10:55 AM
Morning session
11:10 AM - 01:00 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in Kuala Lumpur.

Class size

Average 10 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 20 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

The Academy is established by SEG Australia, an organization with over 27 years of experience in education and training. We offer a variety of courses in the field of English, Business, Hospitality, IT, Leadership, as well as customized programs for working professionals. The Academy's forte is its English program, which has given it a reputation as one of the best language centers in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The Academy is also rapidly becoming known, as an institution for developing individuals that are highly sought after for their professionalism and distinguished skills.
Main campus is enviously located within Sheraton Hotel precinct which is a prominent five star hotel in the Golden Triangle. In addition the location is convenient for students to commute on an everyday basis, and easily accessible to a variety of restaurants, shopping malls, banking facilities, and public transport.

Year opened
2010
Number of classrooms
20

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Elevators
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • After-Class Seminars
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
Over 50%
Teachers with English teaching certification
Over 50%
Teachers with college degrees
Over 50%

University partners

IABT has partnerships with the following universities and colleges in Malaysia. You can gain full or conditional acceptance into one of these institutions.

Universiti Geomatika Malaysia
UCSI University

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at International Academy of Business & Technology varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 20. In the summer, the average age is 20.

IABT teaches students from all over the world, including:

China
15%
South Korea
15%
Kazakhstan
10%
Saudi Arabia
10%
Iran
5%
Iraq
5%
Japan
5%
Russia
5%
Syria
5%
Turkey
5%
Turkmenistan
5%
Yemen
5%
France
3%
Morocco
3%
Algeria
2%
Spain
2%

School holidays

IABT does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
01 Jan 2025, 29 Jan 2025 - 30 Jan 2025, 18 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 12 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 27 Jun 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 05 Sep 2025, 16 Sep 2025, 20 Oct 2025, 25 Dec 2025

School location

Main campus is enviously located within Sheraton Hotel precinct which is a prominent five star hotel in the Golden Triangle. In addition the location is convenient for students to commute on an everyday basis, and easily accessible to a variety of restaurants, shopping malls, banking facilities, and public transport.

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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Kuala Lumpur based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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