What will I learn in IELTS Exam Preparation?
Our IELTS Exam Preparation course is designed to help students achieve their target score with confidence. Guided by experienced IELTS specialists, you will follow a personalised study plan that focuses on the skills and strategies needed for each part of the test. Through targeted lessons, IELTS mock tests and individual feedback, you will strengthen your English, build test-day readiness, and approach test day feeling calm, confident and ready to achieve your goal score.
About this Course:
Start Dates
- Any Monday
(excluding public holidays)
Duration
- 1 to 20 weeks*
Entry Requirements
- Intermediate English language level or above
- Minimum IELTS of 5.0 or equivalent
- Student visa, Working Holiday visa or Visitor visa
- Verifiable results of a standardised English test or the BROWNS Online Placement Test
- Age: 16 and over
Course Description
- 20 hours per week in-class and 5 hours per week Accelerate
- Regular practice tests and tasks that allow students to become familiar with the exam structure and a variety of content
- Feedback and academic counselling that allows students to target specific areas of weakness and ways to improve on them
- Full mock test every 2 – 3 weeks*
*Mock test schedule may vary according to student needs.
Mode of Study
On-campus
CRICOS Code
091581J
The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is an international standardised test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers who want to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. The IELTS test assesses all of your English skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and is designed to reflect real life use of English at study, at work, and at play.
A high IELTS score can open many doors whether you want to study, live or work in Australia. A score of 7.0 or above is accepted by most Australian universities for a wide range of programs from business to science and many others in between, depending on the institution and course requirements. Achieving a strong IELTS score can also support your professional goals and may be required for skilled migration pathways.
Other reasons are:
- IELTS is accepted by more than 12,000 organisations globally, including universities, governments and professional bodies, and remains one of the world’s most widely trusted English tests.
- Almost all universities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK accept IELTS as proof of English proficiency.
- An IELTS score demonstrates your ability across all four skills — Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking – using internationally recognised assessment criteria.
- IELTS is delivered at more than 1,600 test locations worldwide, including numerous test centres across Australia.
IELTS band scale
There is no pass or fail in IELTS. Candidates are graded on their performance, using scores from 1 to 9 for each part of the test – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The results from the four parts then produce an Overall Band Score.
Each band corresponds to a level of English competence. All parts of the test and the Overall Band Score can be reported in whole and half bands, eg 6.5, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0.
Did not attempt the test: No assessable information provided.
Non-user: essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words.
Intermittent user: no real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
Extremely limited user: conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur.
Limited user: basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language.
Modest user: has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field.
Competent user: has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
Good user: has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning.
Very good user: has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well.
Expert user: has fully operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding.
IELTS Guarantee
If you do not achieve your target IELTS score, BROWNS will guarantee you a free IELTS Preparation course (same number of weeks as your original booking).
Conditions Apply:
- Study BROWNS’ IELTS Exam Preparation course for a minimum of 10 weeks
- Take the BROWNS Online Pre-Entry Test (BOPT) prior to enrolling; or provide verifiable IELTS results as proof of level
- Receive approval of your target IELTS score from the BROWNS Academic Management team
- Diligently follow BROWNS’ recommended study plan
- Maintain 100% attendance and complete all IELTS mock tests as scheduled
- Redeem the offer within 1 month of graduating from the BROWNS IELTS Exam Preparation course
Student Stories
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Course Locations
Study IELTS Exam Preparation at any of our three campuses, and experience life in Australia.
Brisbane
Gold Coast
Melbourne
Experiences beyond the classroom
At BROWNS, learning continues after your English lessons end. Join our free weekly activities to practise English, meet new friends and enjoy life in Australia.
Highlights include: Conversation Club, Jobs Club, student nights, BBQs, cultural parties, cooking classes, yoga, soccer at the park, beach volleyball, bingo and more.
Make memories, build confidence and experience Australia!
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