IELTS Course in Malta

The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is becoming increasingly popular and is for students who need an internationally-recognised certificate for admission into undergraduate or postgraduate university courses where English is the medium of instruction. The certificate is sometimes required  as proof of level of English proficiency for career purposes. The IELTS exam is held in Malta every month. 

Entry level:	B1 or B2 (depending on number of weeks studying)
Minimum age:	17 years
Length of course:	Minimum 4 weeks (B2 level required on entry) Minimum 6 weeks (B1 level required on entry) Maximum 10 weeks
Start date:	4 – 10 weeks before exam dates
Lessons/week:	30 (22.5 hours)
Class size:	Maximum 12

Click here to read more about ESE’s IELTS 4 week exam preparation

The IELTS exam preparation course includes guidance on how to improve exam skills and technique during the morning classes and intense development of the 4 core language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing), language knowledge input and IELTS exam practice in the afternoon sessions.Your exam preparation class includes guidance on how to become a more independent learner, participation in the Student’s Podium (giving presentations and peer teaching) and monthly tutorials with an experieced teacher.

The exam is available as an Academic or General training option. If you intend enrolling on a university course, the Academic Training Option is required. By contrast, the General Training option is required for other reasons such as vocational or non-academic training  or immigration purposes.

IELTS has a number of fixed test dates each year to ensure high levels of quality and security. The test dates for 2018 are found in the table below: