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IELTS Preparation

ILC Colchester

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Course description

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an examination in academic English skills required by many universities and colleges and healthcare institutions. Additionally, applicants for Citizenship and certain types of visa are required to prove that their English is at a certain level and IELTS is a recognised way of doing this.

Our preparation course helps you build exam strategies and language skills for taking IELTS and improves your familiarity with the exam format.

Our structured IELTS preparation courses build on years of experience preparing students to take the IELTS exam.

Our teachers specialise in IELTS lessons and will help students develop the necessary skills, techniques and information for success.

Course topics

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

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
20 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
09:15 AM - 12:45 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.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 14 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 25 years old
(21 in the summer)

Certificate

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

ILC Colchester was established in 1969 by Oxford University Press. Colchester is famous for being Britain’s oldest recorded city.

ILC Colchester offers programmes in General English, Exam Preparation, Work Experience and Junior Courses (11-17 years). ILC Colchester also focuses on specialised and tailored programmes. Since 1969, we have designed and run more than 1,250 specialised courses for a wide range of clients such as; nurses, engineers, diplomats and business professionals.

We deliver learning opportunities of a high level to students who wish to improve their knowledge of English as a foreign language for academic or career purposes. We foster a learning environment which is friendly, supportive and professional. Our entire team takes pride in the welfare and support we provide to each individual to help them reach their goals.

The Centre is open all year round for adult students aged 16 and over. ILC also runs year round closed group courses for students aged 11 – 17 and a junior summer programme under the name of International Language Holidays.

We are proud to have homestay providers who have been working with us for more than 30 years. 99% of our homestay providers are native English speakers. By living with one of our carefully selected friendly and welcoming homestay providers, students will learn more about British life as well as improving their speaking and listening skills. This provides an important cultural immersion experience.

The Centre is only 50 minutes by train to London and is easily accessible from London airports. This not only enables us to offer students a genuinely British cultural experience without distraction during their studies, but also provides an opportunity for them to travel easily to England’s capital. This makes us a popular base for international students.

Year opened
1969
Number of classrooms
11

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • TV Room
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at ILC Colchester varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 25. In the summer, the average age is 21.

School holidays

ILC 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
None

School location

The centre is located in a pleasant tree-lined residential area in the town of Colchester in East Anglia, about five minutes’ walk from the town centre.

It is easily accessible by train from London Liverpool Street station (45 – 60 minutes) and from London’s Stansted, Gatwick and Heathrow airports.

The expansive coastline of Essex is on our doorstep, only 25 minutes away.

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housing

Housing

ILC offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends

£ 200
weekly
Age range: 12 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Colchester
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner on weekdays, 3 meals on weekends (16 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, free internet, heating, and garden
Distance to school: 5 - 25 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Sunday, anytime
£ 200
Most students stay with friendly local homestay providers on a half board basis, and these are normally within easy reach of the school.

Your provider offers you breakfast and dinner and booking this type of accommodation offers you an ideal opportunity to experience English life and practise your English communication skills.

Our aim is that every student will feel happy and comfortable with the homestay provider we select for them. Our homestay providers offer a high standard of accommodation and are concerned at all times for the welfare of the students in their care.
visa

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.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from ILC. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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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 Colchester 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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