Gain an internationally recognised English language qualification from Bede's Summer School. We offer Cambridge B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced and IELTS exam preparation courses.
Bede's offers an intensive IELTS exam course to allow students to obtain a professional qualification to certify their English level in preparation for future academic study or for their future career.
All exam courses include dedicated exam preparation instead of regular English lessons and students sit the exam during their Bede's course, usually in the last week.
Intensive exam courses include :
IELTS
Exam
Target Audience: Ages 16–20 | Minimum Intermediate (B1) level required (pre-test mandatory).
Location: Brighton – Pathways to Higher Education (Exam taken at an external Brighton venue).
Duration & Stay: 2-week course (1 course per summer). Includes 1 extra free night, departing on Sunday.
Fee: £545 (covers 2 weeks of preparation, exam enrolment fee, and certificate).
2027 Exam Dates: Saturday 24 July 2027 or Saturday 7 August 2027 (results valid for 2 years).
Listening: ~30 mins | Academic discussions, lectures, and note-taking.
Reading: 60 mins | Academic texts, diagrams, and complex arguments.
Writing: 60 mins | Task 1: Visual data description (20 mins) | Task 2: Academic essay (40 mins).
Speaking: 11–14 mins | Face-to-face 1-on-1 interview (3 parts).
Format & Scoring: Understanding test structure, question types, and band criteria (1–9).
Listening & Reading: Skimming/scanning techniques, technical vocabulary, note-taking, and accent recognition.
Writing: Structuring Task 1 (data, graphs, trends) and Task 2 (argumentative essays, critical thinking, cohesion).
Refinement & Practice: Timed section practice with personalized feedback on writing.
Speaking Preparation: Mock 1-on-1 speaking interviews focusing on fluency, coherence, and pronunciation.
Full Mock Test: Simulated full-length exam under strict timed conditions to analyze performance.
Exam Preparation: Strategies for time management, handling complex questions, and stress management.
