Preparatory Course for International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

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Overview

International English Language Testing System

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) provides a fair and accurate assessment of English language proficiency and assesses the ability to listen, read, write, and speak in English. It is the most popular test for those looking to migrate to Australia, Canada, and New Zealand and is globally recognized by employers, universities, schools, and immigration bodies. IELTS is graded on a scale of 1-9.

Program Introduction

IELTS course Singapore is IELTS Preparatory Course designed by Victoria World Academy to prepare students for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination.

Objective

The objective of this IELTS Preparatory Course is to develop students’ language proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking and enable them to be prepared for the IELTS examinations.



Minimum Age
12 years old and above.


Academic Level
Must have attained the equivalent of Primary 6 in education in home country.


Language Proficiency
Victoria World Academy will administer English placement tests on all students to determine their English proficiency. Students will be classified according to their English proficiency and will be placed into respective classes.

 

Full-time Students
The course duration is 3 months. Classes will be 5 days a week, 3 hours a day.

 

Part-time Students
The course duration is 6 months. Classes will be 5 days a week, 1.5 hours a day.

 

It excludes Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday.

The entire course only consists of one module English Language – IELTS.

It will be taught according to the four skills:

  1. Listening
  2. Speaking
  3. Reading
  4. Writing

The course aims:

  1. To ensure that candidates have a fully operational command of the English language.
  2. To ensure that candidates’ use of English is appropriate, accurate and fluent, and shows complete understanding and sound interpretation and representation of texts and various audio-visual representations.
  3. To ensure that candidates possess a level of proficiency in the English language that will enable them to thrive and excel in higher education and the professional sphere.
  4. The ratio of teacher to student is 1:25.

Internal Assessment
Assessment mode will largely be written for the reading and writing components. For the speaking component, the assessment mode will be verbal where candidates have to read from script and answer a few questions from the assessor. For the listening component, candidates will listen to an audio and answer questions on a question paper.


Internal Assessment Weightage and Grading
Each internal assessment will have equal weightage.

Grading of assessments will follow the scale:

Band Skill Level Descriptipn
9 Expert user The test taker has fully operational command of the language. Their use of English is appropriate, accurate and fluent, and shows complete understanding.
8 Very good user The test taker has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriate usage. They may misunderstand some things in unfamiliar situations. They handle complex and detailed argumentation well.
7 Good user The test taker has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings in some situations. They generally handle complex language well and understand detailed reasoning.
6 Competent user The test taker has an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriate usage and misunderstandings. They can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations.
5 Modest user The test taker has a partial command of the language and copes with overall meaning in most situations, although they are likely to make many mistakes. They should be able to handle basic communication in their own field.
4 Limited user The test taker’s basic competence is limited to familiar situations. They frequently show problems in understanding and expression. They are not able to use complex language.
3 Extremely limited user The test taker conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. There are frequent breakdowns in communication.
2 Intermittent user The test taker has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English.
1 Non-user The test taker has no ability to use the language except a few isolated words.
0 Did not attempt the test The test taker did not answer the questions.

External Assessment

Component Weighting (%) Duration
Listening
Candidates will listen to four recordings of native English speakers and then write their answers to a series of questions.
Assessors will be looking for evidence of candidates’ ability to understand the main ideas and detailed factual information, the opinions and attitudes of speakers, the purpose of an utterance and evidence of candidates’ ability to follow the development of ideas. 		25.0 30 minutes
Reading
The reading section consists of 40 questions, designed to test a wide range of reading skills. These include reading for gist, reading for main ideas, reading for details, skimming, understanding logical argument and recognising writers’ opinions, attitudes, and purpose.
There are three reading passages with a variety of questions using a number of task types. 		25.0 1 hour
Speaking
Part 1 – the examiner will ask the candidate general questions about the candidate and a range of familiar topics, such as home, family, work, studies and interests. This part lasts between four and five minute.
Part 2 – candidate will be given a card which asks about a particular topic. Candidate will have one minute to prepare before speaking for up to two minutes. The examiner will then ask one or two questions on the same topic.
Part 3 – candidate will be asked further questions about the topic in Part 2. These will give the candidate an opportunity to discuss more abstract ideas and issues. This part of the test lasts between four and five minutes. 		25.0 11-14 minutes
Writing
Task 1 – candidate will be presented a graph, table, chart or diagram and asked to describe, summarise or explain the information in candidate’s own words. Candidate may be asked to describe and explain data, describe the stages of a process, how something works or describe an object or event.
Task 2 – Candidate will be asked to write an essay in response to a point of view, argument or problem. Responses to both tasks must be in a formal style. 		25.0 1 hour
Total 100.0

Candidate will be given a test report form or a result slip upon completion of the test. For more information, please refer to https://www.ielts.org/

The three (3) types of fee chargeable by Victoria World Academy are:

  1. Application Fee
    A one-time application fee is non-refundable.
    Payment modes: Cash, Cheque, Fund transfer, Telegraphic Transfer, Cashier’s order.
    Payable to: Victoria World Academy Pte Ltd
  2. Course Fees
    The SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) has regulatory provisions and requirements to protect course fees that are payable by students who are enrolled in a private education institution (PEI).
    Victoria World Academy subscribes to these regulatory provisions and requirements in its collection of fees from full-time students.
    Click here to find out more about SSG fee collection regulatory provisions and requirements. The course fee is refundable and will be subject to Victoria World Academy’s refund policy. You can refer to the standard student’s contract for more details.
    Payment modes: Cash, Cheque, Fund transfer, Telegraphic Transfer, Cashier’s order.
  3. Miscellaneous Fees
    It is not all items are applicable for all students.
    Payment modes: Cash, Cheque, Fund transfer, Telegraphic Transfer, Cashier’s order.
    Note: Miscellaneous fee will not be protected under the Fee Protection Scheme.

    Payment modes: Cash, Cheque, Fund transfer, Telegraphic Transfer, Cashier’s order.

    Payable to: Victoria World Academy Pte Ltd

    Bank Account Detail:

    Name of Bank: DBS BANK
    Name of Account: VICTORIA WORLD ACADEMY PTE LTD
    Account Number: 106-900-875-1
    Branch Address: 12 MARINA BOULEVARD, DBS ASIA CENTRAL, MARINA BAY FINANCIAL CENTRE TOWER 3, SINGAPORE 018982
    Bank SWIFT Code: DBSSSGSG

    Students who wish to register for this course should also visit the Committee for Private Education website for more information about choosing a PEI and advisory note to students.