IELTS

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.