The IELTS course will help you prepare for the IELTS test so you can achieve your ultimate score. It is taught by our highly experienced teachers who have completed special IELTS training.

IELTS course consists of two levels: Foundation* (offered on demand) and Advanced. Each level is 12 weeks.

In the IELTS course, you will:

• learn the format of all four sections of the test: reading, writing, listening and speaking,
• learn the skills and exam strategies needed to achieve your target IELTS score,
• improve your overall English language proficiency,
• expand your vocabulary range and improve grammar accuracy,
• do regular IELTS mock tests.

The IELTS course is only offered in the evening (Melbourne and Sydney campuses).

The course starts every 6 weeks.

Monday, 2 September 2024
Monday, 13 January 2025
Monday, 24 February 2025
Monday, 7 April 2025
Monday, 19 May 2025
Monday, 30 June 2025
Monday, 11 August 2025
Monday, 22 September 2025

IELTS Foundation

• Minimum age of 18 years old and
• Completed Intermediate level (min. 10 weeks) OR
• IELTS 5.0 / PTE 36 / Cambridge Assessment 154 / TOEFL iBT 36 OR
• Albright Placement Test

IELTS Advanced

• Minimum age of 18 years old and
• Completed Upper-Intermediate level (min. 10 weeks) OR
• IELTS score of 5.5 Bands OR PTE score of 42 OR Cambridge score 162 OR TOEFL iBT 46
• Albright Placement Test

All new students must attend an orientation program on their first day.
During the orientation, you will complete a Placement Test to ensure that you meet the English language requirements for the IELTS course.
After the placement test, you can consult with our student support team to review and adjust your enrolment if required.

Practice Tests

Every week you will complete one Practice Test which focuses on one of the macro skills (listening, reading, writing, and speaking). After the Practice Test, your teacher will provide feedback and give some exam tips on how to achieve better scores on your IELTS test.

Skills Tests

Every four weeks you must complete the Skills Test which focuses on all macro skills – listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Skills Tests provide excellent IELTS exam practice. The results are used to issue end-of-course certificates.

At the end of the course, students will receive a Certificate of Attainment or a Certificate of Participation depending on their attendance and academic progress.

To receive a Certificate of Attainment, the student needs to meet the following requirements:

• Complete a minimum of 6 weeks of study at the current level.
• Maintain an attendance rate of 80% or above.
• Score 50% (IELTS Foundation) or 55% (IELTS Advanced) in the Skills Test conducted at the current level.

Minimum Attendance: Your attendance must not be below 80%.

Daily Attendance: Student visa holders must attend all scheduled classes (20 hours a week).

Academic Progress: To maintain satisfactory course progress, students must complete a Skills Test every 4 study weeks and achieve the required score in each macro skill (listening, reading, writing and speaking).

Seeking Support: If you are struggling to maintain satisfactory course progress, you need to contact Albright student support services for assistance.

Consequences of Non-Compliance: Failure to comply with the attendance requirements may result in the implementation of attendance intervention strategies and cancellation of your enrolment.

For more information, please refer to the Albright Attendance Policy at www.albrightinstitute.edu.au/forms-and-policies/