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IELTS Teaching · online

Want to know everything about IELTS?

A professional development course for English teachers: learn all the secrets of exam preparation.

20 h

Foundation

16 h

Essentials

B2+

English level required to participate

English

Course language

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IELTS Teaching is

a course for English teachers who want to prepare students effectively for IELTS

Our programme is specially designed for English teachers who want to reach a new professional level. You will explore the structure, features and assessment criteria of IELTS, work through all task types and analyse the causes of the most common mistakes. The course takes place online via Zoom, with interactive lectures, mini-group work and practical tasks based on real-life cases.

  • Foundation · 20 h
  • Essentials · 16 h
  • Online via Zoom
  • B2+
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Formats

IELTS Teaching Foundation and Essentials

Certificate: an official professional development certificate that counts towards European credits. Foundation — 20 h, Essentials — 16 h.

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IELTS Teaching Foundation

A professional development course for English teachers

Our courses give you all the knowledge and skills you need to prepare your students effectively for the IELTS exam. Whatever your experience, we have developed a programme to take your teaching skills to the next level.

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Module at a glance

  • 1Certificate20 h. An official professional development certificate, recognised as European credits.
  • 2FormatFormat: online via Zoom — full immersion in teaching methods with a practising mentor.
  • 3LanguageCourse language: English.
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On the programme

  • Writingassessment criteria, features and challenges. Describing graphs, processes and visual information. Essay-writing features, essay types and preliminary preparation.
  • Speakingtask types, assessment criteria, effective and counterproductive techniques, and preparation tips.
  • Readingtask and text types, strategies for working and performing in the exam. What to look for in a text to achieve a high score.
  • Listeningtask types and useful techniques to help you understand what you hear and choose the correct answer.

Benefits

Professional training from experts

  • Certified trainersInternational DELTA-qualified experts in IELTS preparation.
  • Flexible scheduleSaturday sessions at a convenient time for working teachers.
  • Practical methodology80% of the programme consists of practical tasks and real exam materials.
  • Group discountDiscount for 3+ teachers from one educational institution.

Reviews

What our graduates say

4,976 reviews
Honestly, I was just looking for some IELTS teaching tips, but this course gave me much more. The trainers didn’t just explain the test — they showed us how to teach it. My students’ writing scores improved within weeks, and I finally understand why some ‘good’ essays still score 6.5. Worth every hryvnia.
M3Mark, 35 (Kyiv)
I almost didn’t join because I thought, ‘Another IELTS course, really?’ Glad I did. The listening strategies work like magic (seriously, the ‘3-second rule’ is a game-changer), and the mock speaking tests with feedback? Gold. Now I actually enjoy preparing students for this exam.
A2Alina, 29 (Remote teacher, Dnipro)
After 10 years of teaching, I thought I knew IELTS. Nope. The way they break down examiner bias in Speaking was eye-opening. The Telegram group with other teachers also saved me when a student suddenly asked about ‘process diagrams’ — I got instant help. A great community.
M4Mykhailo, 42 (Zaporizhzhia)

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To take part, you need to: have an English level of B2 (Upper-intermediate) or above; take an active part in discussions; complete practical tasks.

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