Do you need to take the IELTS Academic test and want to get fully prepared with a clear focus? In this intensive course, you will train all sections of the test: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. You practice extensively and receive personalised, targeted feedback from the trainer throughout the sessions.
This course is designed for participants who need the IELTS Academic to study, conduct research or work in an English-speaking academic environment. Over five training days, you will focus on developing the skills you need for the test. You will learn not only how the test is structured but also practise extensively with tasks modelled on the test.
The training set-up allows plenty of room for practising writing and speaking, both of which are key aspects of the test on which participants receive extensive personalised feedback. The small group setting enables the trainer to give individual attention to questions and learning needs.
The course consists of five sessions of five hours each, from 09.30 to 15.00 (including a lunch break).
During the course you use a book: The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS.
Structure and approach of IELTS Academic training
Writing and Speaking
Listening and Reading
You need the following book for this course: The Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS. This can be purchased in various ways, including here.
The course load is five days of five hours each, it is an intensive summer course.
Dates
Monday 13 July 2026 - Friday 17 July 2026
Session times
09.30 to 15.00
Venue
VU Campus Main Building
Number of students
6 - 10
Teacher
Branwen Spence
Costs
€499,- VAT-exempt, book and lunch are not included.
Please note: you need the following book for this course: The official Cambridge guide to IELTS.
