IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an internationally established English Language proficiency test that is required for a number of VCC programs. Students will learn test-taking strategies and practice completing IELTS Academic tasks in order to achieve an IELTS 6.5 - 7.0 score in listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Prerequisites
CLB 7 or equivalent; or department approval.
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- – IELTS Test and Format – Test-taking strategies – IELTS Band Levels – Listening: – chart and table completion – classification, matching, selecting from a list – completing true and false, multiple choice, short answer, and sentence completion questions – Speaking: – providing basic and personal information – preparing and delivering 1-2 minute presentation – responding to questions/prompts using description, comparison, argument, opinion – Reading: – skimming, scanning – understanding inferences, main ideas and opinions – completing true and false, multiple choice, short answer, and sentence completion questions – Writing: – analysis of writing samples at appropriate band levels – describing a chart, graph, or table – writing to give an opinion or make a comparison – making notes and summarizing
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.