Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

Leading to an internationally recognised certificate in English language, IELTS is a one-year course which will provide you with both the necessary linguistic skills to achieve your full potential in your subject studies and a highly valued entrance qualification for Higher Education and employment.

This course is for students whose first language is not English (ESOL students) only.

Students with a GCSE English grade D and who are following a level 3 (AS/A2)  programme will be offered this course instead of one of their subject choices. 

Students with an English GCSE grade C can also take this course if it is an entrance requirement of the university they wish to apply to in the future.

IELTS will help you meet the language demands of your subject studies and is a useful qualification for a wide range of university courses and employment.

View the IELTS page on the IELTS Website