IELTS Exam Preparation Independent level B1–C2
Overview
Our IELTS Preparation course for teenagers is designed to help students achieve the best possible results in the internationally recognised IELTS exam.
Taught in a full English immersion environment, the course builds both language proficiency and exam confidence.
Sessions focus on strengthening grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation while developing the four key skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Students also learn proven strategies for tackling each section of the IELTS test, including time management, critical analysis, and effective communication techniques.
By the end of the course, teenagers will be better prepared to demonstrate their English skills in academic settings and meet the language requirements for university admission and international study.
IELTS Academic exams (for ages 16+)
Please note exam dates are set up globally by the British Council, not ISSFT. The IELTS formal examination fee is £250.
2026 date TBC
Learning Outcomes Include
- ✓ Targeted practice in IELTS Academic and General Training exam tasks
- ✓ Reading a variety of academic and real-world texts while applying proven comprehension strategies
- ✓ Developing analytical skills to interpret data, charts, and arguments effectively
- ✓ Writing daily, with practice in essays, reports, and task-based writing exercises reflecting IELTS exam requirements
- ✓ Regular speaking practice through presentations and discussions, to build fluency and accuracy
- ✓ Listening activities using authentic recordings to improve comprehension, note-taking, and test-taking strategies
IELTS Format
The IELTS test assesses abilities in listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Students of all ages are welcome to join the IELTS preparation class. However, we recommend that only students aged 16+ and who have an upper intermediate level of English take the IELTS examination while they are at ISSFT.
Students listen to four recordings of native English speakers and then write answers to a series of questions.
Assessors will be looking for evidence of an ability to understand the main ideas and detailed factual information, the opinions and attitudes of speakers, the purpose of an utterance and evidence of the student's ability to follow the development of ideas.
The Reading component consists of 40 questions, designed to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail, skimming, understanding logical argument and recognising writers’ opinions, attitudes and purpose.
Topics are of general interest. For example, students are presented with a situation and asked to write a letter requesting information, or explaining the situation. The letter may be personal, semi-formal or formal in style.
The speaking component assesses the spoken English skills, pronunciation and fluency of students.
To read more on IELTS please follow this link: https://www.ielts.org/about-the-test/test-format
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