IELTS
An internationally-recognised standardised test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers.
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.
YOU WILL
✔ develop the English language skills that are necessary to be successful on the test
✔ familiarise yourself with the format, directions of the test and with the types of questions asked in each section
✔ develop test taking strategies to be successful
Fast Facts
Entry level
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
Class size
Lessons/week
30 lessons (22.5 hours)/week
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 academic support on how to become a more independent learner, participation in the Student’s Podium (giving presentations and peer teaching) and monthly tutorials with an experienced 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
Course dates
IELTS has a number of fixed test dates each year to ensure high levels of quality and security.
The test dates for 2021 are found in the table below:
Test dates
Closing date for applications
Modules available
09 January 2021
18 December 2020
Academic & General Training
6 February 2021
22 January 2021
Academic & General Training
13 March 2021
26 February 2021
Academic & General Training
27 March 2021
12 March 2021
Academic & General Training
10 April 2021
26 March 2021
Academic & General Training
24 April 2021
9 April 2021
Academic & General Training
8 May 2021
23 April 2021
Academic only
29 May 2021
14 May 2021
Academic & General Training
5 June 2021
21 May 2021
19 June 2021
4 June 2021
Academic & General Training
10 July 2021
25 June 2021
Academic & General Training
7 August 2021
23 July 2021
Academic & General Training
21 August 2021
6 August 2021
Academic only
4 September 2021
21 August 2021
Academic & General Training
25 September 2021
10 September 2021
Academic & General Training
23 October 2021
8 October 2021
Academic & General Training
11 November 2021
27 October 2021
Academic & General Training
4 December 2021
19 November 2021
Academic & General Training
What else is included in your course?
Course materials
ESE eLearning
Personal Notebook
Course certificate
Free WiFi at school
Welcome evening
What is your level of English?
Don’t worry – we’ll walk you through it.
Before booking, you are required to submit a 200-250 word essay on a given title which will be reviewed by our exam coordinator. However, it will be your second test which determines allocation to a class. This is held on your first day at the school to re-confirm your level. These tests are conducted for the sole purpose of ensuring you follow your course at the right level in order to achieve your academic goals.
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