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IELTS preparation courses

We offer IELTS preparation courses every term. You will learn specific examination skills since you will:

practise the type of questions you will have in the examination
understand the kind of answers the examiner expects from you
teach you the techniques that will help to improve your score
become familiar with the test format and time restrictions

You will also have free, unlimited use of the Learning Centre to support your learning.

IELTS candidates also have access to a password protected portal site with extra on-line examination self study materials.

Below you will find all the information you need to register in an IELTS preparation course. If your question is not answered here, please contact us through our Live Chat service or send your question using this form.

When does the next course start?

There are five terms every year and intensive courses in July and December. The following are the dates for 2009:

Registration dates

Course dates

20 - 23 May

26 May - 18 July

16 - 17 July

21 - 31 July (Intensive courses)

5, 6 and 8 August

10 August - 3 October

7 - 10 October

13 October - 5 December

3 - 4 December

7 - 18 December (Intensive courses)

Registration timetable

Wednesday:  0700 - 1900
Thursday:  0700 - 1900
Friday:  1200 - 1900
Saturday:  0900 - 1700

How much is the course fee?

Course fee is $1,030,000 and can be paid by cheque, VISA credit card, Master Card or Red Multicolor.

We can not accept cash for reasons of security

Checks should be made payable to 'British Council' and the account holder's name and telephone number should be clearly written on the back.

You can pay for the course in two instalments: the first one (65%) at registration and the second one (35% +$15.000) three weeks later.

Terms and conditions of registration

The British Council does not give refunds. In the first week of classes the value of a course can be transferred to a course in the following term. In the second week, half the value can be transferred. After the second week there is no chance of transferring. Fees can only be transferred once, not from term to term.
The British Council retains the right to cancel courses for which the minimum number of pupils (eight) is not reached. In these cases the value of the course will be refunded.
The maximum number of students on a course is 16.
Timetable changes are only permitted until the fourth week of classes.
One academic hour is equal to 50 minutes.
Classes on public holidays are not replaced.

What are the timetables?

Most of the courses are two and two and a half academic hours long (one academic hour = 50 minutes). Not all the courses are available in all timetables. You will be informed of the timetables available for IELTS preparation courses during registration periods.

Morning

0645 - 0905
0930 - 1150*

Tuesday and Thursday or
Wednesday and Friday

Noon

1230 - 1335*
Tuesday to Friday

Afternoon

1500 - 1640*
1715 - 1855

Monday, Wednesday and Friday** or
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday**

Evening

1915 - 2055

Monday, Wednesday and Friday** or
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday**

* Non peak-time
** Fridays every two or three weeks depending on bank holidays

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