English Courses

IELTS is a highly respected test of English language skills for educational and professional purposes, particularly for students who wish to go to university in the UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Our IELTS preparation course will teach you valuable English skills and strategies for taking the IELTS exam, helping you to achieve a better score. Learn about the different exam sections, the ways to maximize your exam time, and the types of questions on the IELTS exam. You will also practice reading, writing, listening and speaking, and improve your grammar and vocabulary. This intensive course is highly focussed on IELTS preparation. We also offer a supplementary course that aims to give you a strong grasp of general English, while also teaching you for the IELTS exam.

Cambridge English exams are recognised by schools, universities and employers worldwide, they do not expire and there are three to choose from: First Certificate in English (FCE), Advanced (CAE) and Proficiency (CPE).CAECAE demonstrates that you are at C1 (Advanced) level of English needed for academic and professional success. As you prepare for the exam, you’ll study complex grammar and advanced-level vocabulary and learn how to write proposals, conduct research and communicate effectively in an international workplace.EXAM PREPARATIONAll our exam preparation courses cover the areas of your chosen exam in detail ensuring you learn the skills and English language through the use of past papers and exam technique to achieve exam success. Preparation courses available for Cambridge Exams, IELTS, and TOEFL.OBJECTIVESGoal-oriented and highly focussed preparation programmeDevelop the skills needed to succeed in the examDevelop strategies to maximise your score in the examHOW YOU WILL LEARNSkim reading for meaning, scanning for detail, paraphrasing, making inferences, and moreMethods and strategies for successful integrated and independent writingThe skills needed to speak confidently and succeed in a one-to-one interviewListening strategies such as listening for gist and for detailWith sample papers and continuous practice of specific tasks, you will become familiar with the exam you are taking and learn how to answer the questions as effectively as possible

The exam preparation courses are design to help you achieve the result needed in your chosen language exam. These official language exams are used as a proof of language proficiency for immigration purposes, university admissions, or for employment. In this course you will learn and develop test-taking strategies and skills.

Whether it is to get a better job or enter university programs, the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) courses at VanWest prepare ambitious students for success. The courses will train you in all aspects of the IELTS test, improving your scores and building language proficiency. IELTS training and weekly practice tests will boost your confidence while developing the structures, functions and vocabulary to help you get the band score you need. Regular assessment and activities encourage you to identify what you have learned and where you need to improve. Why study at VanWest College?Real ResultVanWest will provide free ESL weeks if students did not reach the score Real ExperienceAM class – Students will focus each section and learn techniques from our IELTS expert teacherPM class – Students take pretest for individual section EVERY DAY Real SupportYou will have counselling with our academic coordinator and find the best college or university based on your dream!FREE Official IELTS exam if register in 2020!Guaranteed IELTS score conditions 12 weeks course unstopped95% of attendance85% of scores overallQuick Info Level: Intermediate and Advanced Campuses: Vancouver Lessons: 30 per weekLesson: 50 minutesStart Dates: Every MondayLength: 2+ weeksAge: 13+ years old  Highlights ·     Learn how to study strategically·     Learn new test-taking strategies and how to apply them·     Practice using authentic materials·     Reduce test anxiety by weekly pre-test·     Expert instructors whose systematic teaching methodologies maximize learningThe IELTS training and weekly practice tests will boost your confidence to develop the structures, functions, and vocabulary to help you get the band score you need. There are going to be regular assessments and activities that will encourage you to identify what you have learned and the areas you need to improve. The highlights of the exam preparation:Practice using authentic materialsLearn how to study strategicallyReduce test-anxiety through weekly pre-testsLearn new test-taking strategies and how you should apply themExpert instructors whose systematic teaching methods will maximize learning VanWest College promises the best results when it comes to the IELTS exam preparation in Vancouver and Kelowna. Best IELTS Preparation Classes in Vancouver VanWest College offers the best practice material and exam preparation for the IELTS course and enables students to prepare for the exams through their extensive programs. Our IELTS preparation classes focus on both the Academic and General IELTS tests that are going to be taken.Our instructors will use a vast set of resources that assist students in achieving their desired results. The instructors will guide students through essential strategies for every part of the IELTS exam (reading, listening, writing, and speaking). The classes will be centred around improving language skills and intensive test preparation that builds familiarity with the format of the test.By providing intermediate and advanced full-time IELTS classes, we give students of different language abilities the appropriate class environment to maximize their study time. Our expert instructors specialize in giving specific feedback and identifying aspects of every skill that students need to improve. IELTS 6.0 – Intermediate FOCUS This course is suitable for students who aim for an IELTS overview band score of 6.PREREQUISITELevel 6 (Online Placement Test)Completion of 8 weeks in VanWest level 5, with scores of at least 85% overallIELTS 4.5 and aboveTOEFL iBT 45 and aboveCLB 5 and above CEFR high B1 and aboveTOEIC 700 and above Cambridge English Scale 150 and aboveIELTS 7.5 - Advanced FOCUS This course is suitable for students who aim for an IELTS overview band score of 7.5.PREREQUISITE Level 7 (Online Placement Test) Completion of 8 weeks in VanWest level 6, with scores of at least 85% overall,  Completion of 12 weeks in VanWest IELTS 6.0, with scores of at least 80% IELTS bandwidth score of 6.0 or higher CLB 7 and above TOEFL iBT of 60 or above CEFR of high B2 or above TOEIC 800 and above    Cambridge English Scale 180 and above

Higher Score IELTS exam preparation courses focus on three key areas to help you achieve a high score quickly and easily: helpful exam strategies, effective exam thinking, and studying the English you need to pass the test.Our timetable is double banking. On Group A classes are held on monday, wednesday,friday during morning time and tuesday and thursday during afternoon On Group B classes are held on tuesday and thursday morning time & monday, wednesday and friday during afternoon. Bank will be defined on student`s first day of class.More details on the link below:http://partners.ecenglish.com/adults/canada/toronto/pre-arrival-first-day

CES Dublin is an official IELTS Test Centre. We are the only private language school in Dublin that can offer you the opportunity to study for and sit your IELTS exam in the same centre.IELTS exams take place here twice or three times a month. The Full-Time IELTS Course takes place all year round, from Monday to Friday. Classes take place in the mornings from 9.00 to 13.00.The minimum age is 16 and there is a maximum of 14 students per class. This class is 20 hours a week.

The exam preparation courses are design to help you achieve the result needed in your chosen language exam. These official language exams are used as a proof of language proficiency for immigration purposes, university admissions, or for employment. In this course you will learn and develop test-taking strategies and skills.