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IELTS Exam Preparation

Cardiff English Language Academy

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Course description

The course is mainly for students who are in the process of applying to study in a UK university or need to improve their IELTS scores to meet University requirements. For example, if your IELTS score is 4.5 and the university requires 6.5 for you to attend. This course will help you achieve this.

An IELTS course is also suitable for individuals who are in the process of applying for a Work Visa Permit in the UK or other English-speaking countries.

You will be taking regular Cambridge IELTS mock tests to assess your progress and help you.

Aims and Objectives
• Improve your IELTS score
• Teach personal strategies and skills to undertake IELTS exam tasks more effectively
• To enrich you with vocabulary required for the exam
• To enhance your English fluency and accuracy
• To improve your academic skills

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 18 - 66 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

Cardiff English Language Academy is a small British Council accredited Academy. The Academy is located at the heart of Cardiff city centre and a 5-minute walk from the train station and Cardiff Castle. We have flexible courses that run all year round.

We dedicate our time to giving our students a relaxing learning environment as well as an enjoyable time with us. We offer a wide range of courses to suit students of all levels and abilities. Our courses focus on improving our student’s language skills and abilities.

The Academy takes pride in its achievements and the progress made by its students.

Year opened
2017
Number of classrooms
4

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • After-Class Seminars

Teacher qualifications

Native English speakers
All
Teachers with English teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Cardiff English Language Academy varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

CELA does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
None

School location

Cardiff English Language Academy is located in the heart of Cardiff city centre. Its excellent location means that it is surrounded by a wide variety of shops, cafes and restaurants. It is only short walk to major attractions such as Cardiff Castle, Cardiff Museum and the Millennium Stadium. The train station is also nearby.

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Housing

CELA offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

NZ$ 358
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Age range: 18 - 66 years old
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, carpet, heating, and other
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 10:00 AM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
NZ$ 358
Homestay means living with a British family. We recommend that our students stay with British host families. It helps students both in their social interaction in English Language and with exploring the British culture. Homestay makes you feel at home in a different country.

What does the package include?
• An English-speaking family where you can practise and improve your English
• Breakfast and an evening meal
• Free internet access
• A single or double bedroom
• Maximum of one student per nationality
• Rooms that are maintained to the standards of both the British Council and the Academy
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from CELA. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Cardiff based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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