Full-Time & Part-Time IELTS Courses
(International English Language Testing System)
IELTS Foundation Level 1
IELTS Level 1 is a foundation course in IELTS which provides a solid grounding in the key language and skills needed for IELTS success. The course contains essential information and advice about IELTS modules and tasks; as well as providing students with writing and speaking practice focusing on core grammar and vocabulary. To join, students must meet one of the following entrance requirements:
- have passed the Upper Intermediate level on Ascend’s diagnostic test
- have successfully completed the Upper Intermediate level of Ascend’s English as a Global Language (EGL) programme
- or have obtained an IELTS score of 4.5 on the actual IELTS test
Entrance on any other basis is subject to the teacher’s approval. Students who do not meet the entry requirements set out by the Centre will be recommended for the English as a Global Language programme which covers similar academic skills at an intermediate level. On completion of level we expect our students to obtain an IELTS score of between 5 - 5.5 provided that they have followed the course conditions laid down by their teacher.
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IELTS Advanced Level 2
IELTS Level 2 is an advanced and comprehensive IETLS course which focuses on maximizing students score on the actual IELTS test. To join, students must meet one of the following entrance requirements:
- have completed IELTS Level one and scored at least 5.0 on the actual IELTS test or on an in-class practice test
- have passed the Advanced level on Ascend’s diagnostic test
- have successfully completed the Advanced level of Ascend’s English as a Global Language (EGL) programme
ntrance on any other basis is subject to the teacher’s approval. On completion of level two students can expect to obtain an IELTS score of between 5.5-6.5 provided they have followed the course conditions laid down by their teacher.
2008 IELTS Full-time Course and Price Information
| Levels |
Course start dates 2008 |
Length of Course |
Entrance Requirement |
Tuition Fees |
| Level 1 |
Jan, April, July, October |
3 Months (180hrs) |
Pass Upper Intermediate level / Placement test/IELTS 4.5 |
$1,800 |
| Level 2 |
Jan, April, July, October |
3 Months (180hrs) |
Pass IELTS Foundation/ |
$1,800 |
| Advanced / Placement Test/IELTS 5.0 |
Non tuition fees: Course registration Fee S$150
● Sponsorship Fee S$200 ● Material Fee S50 per level
2008 IELTS Evening Part-time Course and Price Information
| Level |
Course Start Dates 2008 |
Length of Course |
Entrance Requirements |
Tuition Fee |
| Level 1 |
February, May, August, November |
8 weeks (48hrs) |
Pass Intermediate level / Placement test/IELTS 4.0 |
$600 |
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Course Conditions
Students can join a course at anytime during its first two weeks, in which case the course fees will be charged on a pro-rata basis. Subject to the teacher’s discretion, students cannot join a course that has already been running for more than two weeks; they will have to wait for the next intake for their level. Students will be required to complete homework on a timely and regular basis. Those who do not may be disqualified from the course subject to the teacher’s discretion. Any students who join the course late are responsible to catch up on class work and homework missed, subject to the teacher’s discretion. The teacher will make every effort to provide a course that is up-to-date with changes in the test structure. Students are responsible for completing all formalities related to taking the test. These include and are not limited to keeping up-to-date with test dates, registering for tests on time and completing any administration or registration procedures. Students are required to disclose to Ascend the score of any registered or in-class IELTS test taken during the duration of or in relation to their study at Ascend.
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Course Textbooks
While students are required to pay for their own textbooks, Ascend will be responsible to provide the required textbook.
For Level 1: Focus on IELTS Foundation
Author: Sue O’Connell
For Level 2: Focus on IELTS
Author: Sue O’Connell
Publisher: Pearson Longman 2006
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