IELTS
Overview
IELTS or 'International English Language Testing System’ is an international standardised test of English language proficiency. It is jointly managed by University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations, the British Council and IDP Education Pty Ltd, and was established in 1989.
There are two versions of the IELTS: the Academic Version and the General Training Version:
The Academic Version is intended for those who want to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practice in an English-speaking country.
The General Training Version is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.
It is generally acknowledged that the reading and writing tests for the Academic Version are more difficult than those for the General Training Version, due to the differences in the level of intellectual and academic rigour between the two versions.
IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian, Irish, New Zealand and South African academic institutions, over 2,000 academic institutions in the United States, and various professional organisations. It is also a requirement for immigration to Australia and Canada.
An IELTS result or Test Report Form is valid for two years.
Course Structure
Key English Test (KET) Basic Level and Preliminary English Test (PET) Elementary Level):
Course Duration: 06 months (Full time and Part time)
Teacher - Student Ratio: 1:40
Course Intake:
Available intakes in year 2012:
| Intake No |
Course ID |
Course Commencement date |
Course End date |
| 1 | IELTS/2012/01 | 13/02/2012 | 12/08/2012 |
| 2 | IELTS/2012/02 | 16/04/2012 | 15/10/2012 |
| 3 | IELTS/2012/03 | 11/06/2012 | 10/12/2012 |
| 4 | IELTS/2012/04 | 13/08/2012 | 12/02/2013 |
| 5 | IELTS/2012/05 | 15/10/2012 | 14/04/2013 |
| 6 | IELTS/2012/06 | 17/12/2012 | 16/06/2013 |
Note: Application closes 1 month before the course commencement date for international students and 1 week for local students.
Reading
- Basic phonetics
- A range of reading skills with a variety of texts.
- Demonstrate understanding of the structure of language.
Writing
- Basic grammar.
- Need to be able to produce items of vocabulary.
- Show ability to complete short everyday tasks appropriately.
- Able to give information and daily events.
- Produce variations on simple sentences.
Listening
- Should be able to understand and respond to dialogues.
- Listening to phonetics and learning effectively.
- Should be able to listen to simple instructions.
Speaking
- Able to interact teacher, students and others.
- Able to answer questions simple question.
- Able to identify and describe simple objects.
- Conduct a simple conversation
Entry Requirements
|
Minimum Age |
Academic Level |
Language Proficiency |
|
15 |
Primary 6 or equivalent |
NA |
Assessment & Awards
Students will have to register with British Council for examinations.
- Upon completion of the course, students will be issued with Certificate of Attendance.
Fee Structure
| Course / Programme |
Preparatory Course - IELTS |
| Course Fee |
S$5200.00 |
| Administration Fee |
S$500.00 |
| Examination Fee |
NA |
| QBE Health Insurance |
S$100.00 |
| 7% GST |
S$406.00 |
| Total Fee Payable |
S$6202.00 (Payable to Escrow Account) |
| Application Fee |
S$321.00 (for New Applicants) (Payable to Bradford-Rex Account) |
| Note: |
Course fee payable includes 7% GST |
| Bradford-Rex College reserves the right to change the above fee from time to time without prior notice | |
| A late payment fee of 10% on the outstanding amount will be incurred to those who fail to pay their fee on time |
