General Programme Information
The IETLS English course is specially aimed at students who plan to study or work in an English-speaking country or who need to prove their English ability for a university course or job. It tests English proficiency and is the fastest-growing and most reliable English Language exams in the World.
IETLS is the most generally recognised university entry requirement in Europe. It is recognised by thousands of organisations, including universities, companies and government bodies in over 135 countries. IELTS exams take place every month at 2 locations in Dublin. A student who takes the exam receives a score between 0 and 9. Most universities require a level of between 5.5 and 7.5. The ideas level for joining the IELTS Preparation Course is Intermediate (B1).
The course is designed for students to improve their level of English in reading, writing, listening and speaking to develop their exam techniques. Tests are held on a weekly basis. A complete practice IELTS examination will occur in the last week of the course. Several teaching methods and materials are used in lessons such as textbooks, internet, newspapers and magazines to enhance the quality of the learning.
Learning Outcomes:
Writing
- Writing a response which is appropriate in terms of content
- The organisation of ideas
- The accuracy and range of vocabulary and grammar
Speaking
- Communicating opinions and information on everyday topics, common experiences and sitatuions by answering a range of questions
- Speaking at length on a given topic using appropriate language and organising ideas coherently
- Expressing and justifying opinions and analysing, discussing and speculating about issues
Reading
- Reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for detail
- Understanding inferences and implied meaning
- Recognising a writing opinions, attitudes and purpose
- Following the development of an argument
Listening
- Understanding of main ideas and specific factual information
- Recognising opinions, attitudes and purpose of a speaker
- Following the development of an argument
Dates, Times and Fees
Please contact us
Registration Process
- Come see us in our new location at 21-22 Grafton St or email info@carlyleinstitute.ie
- Once you enrol, you will be asked to take a placement exam so we can place you in the correct level of English class.
- You will receive an information pack with details on your course content and college information.
For More Information
Come to visit us at 21-22 Grafton Street or email info@carlyleinstitute.ie
Call us on +353-1-677-9307.





