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IELTS Preparation

Bucksmore Education

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Course description

The IELTS preparation programme is for students planning to take the IELTS examination, finetuning their English language skills and preparation for IELTS. The programme provides language support, as well as developing key insights and knowledge surrounding the IELTS examination content, marking criteria and examination skills, with a biweekly in-house IELTS mock examination and one-to-one tailored feedback from our IELTS experts. At the end of the course, students have the option to take the IELTS examination.

Who is this course for?
• Students planning to take the IELTS examination
• Those wishing to gain a better understanding of the IELTS exam content and techniques
• Students wishing to improve their understanding of English language to assist their examination success

Assessment Criteria
There are three main forms of assessment used by Bucksmore during the IELTS Preparation programme:
An initial multi-skill placement test taken by all students to place them in the correct class.
Continual assessment by the teachers throughout the English lessons and monitoring progress, including providing individual intervention and support for students if needed
Biweekly MOCK IELTS examinations, which will be marked and one-to-one tailored feedback given to students from our IELTS experts.
End of course IELTS examination is included in the course fees

Course Outcomes
• Build language skills and confidence across multiple areas of English language
• A solid understanding of the IELTS exam content and marking criteria
• Confidence and firm ability to take the IELTS exam and achieve the required level
• Firm definition of English level on completion of course using Bucksmore Assessment

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-4 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Classes per week
25 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 60 min)
Class days
Monday - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday - Sunday

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Intermediate
High intermediate
Advanced
You will take a placement test on your first day to determine your class level. You may also take this test before your arrival in London.

Class size

Average 11 students
Maximum 12 students

Student age

Age range 16 - 18 years old

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

KCL is located in the heart of London and is one of the most popular schools in UK. The school specializes in teaching English to foreign students like you. Their class size is also very small compared to other schools. They also have very friendly teachers and staff members who will take good care of you while you're in London.

Year opened
1979

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at Bucksmore Education varies over different time periods, courses and levels.

School holidays

KCL does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
02 Jul - 30 Jul
School holidays
None

School location

Founded in 1829, King’s College London is one of the oldest university-level institutions in England. The university has 5 campuses although Bucksmore only uses the historic, and arguably, most famous Strand Campus, a short 5 minute walk from Covent Garden.

Bucksmore students studying at King’s College London will benefit from an exciting activities schedule that centres around exploring life in the capital city. All students are provided with a London travelcard so they can visit museums, landmarks and famous city sites throughout their time on their course.

Accommodation

Located only a 3 minute walk from Waterloo station, Stamford Street accommodation is located just south of the River Thames. Students are accommodated in flats of 6-7 students with one Bucksmore staff member in each flat. All rooms are single en-suite and have a shared kitchen facility for hot water and fridges. Male and female accommodation is separate.

The main teaching site is at the Virginia Woolf Building, which is a 15 minute walk from the accommodation. Students will take their meals in Bush House, 2 minutes from the teaching site and adjacent to the famous Somerset House.

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Housing

KCL offers the following housing types:
student-residence

Kings College London Boarding House

Included
weekly
Age range: 13 - 18 years old
Location: In the city center of London
Housing type: Student residence (off-campus)
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner (21 meals per week)
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, heating, 24/7 supervision, and garden
Distance to school: 10 - 15 minutes by walk
Availability: 02 Jul 2024 - 30 Jul 2024
Check-in: Tuesday, anytime
Check-out: Tuesday, anytime
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Located only a 3 minute walk from Waterloo station, Stamford Street accommodation is located just south of the River Thames. Students are accommodated in flats of 6-7 students with one Bucksmore staff member
in each flat. All rooms are single en-suite and have a shared kitchen facility for hot water and fridges. Male and female accommodation is separate.

The main teaching site is at the Virginia Woolf Building, which is a 10 minute walk from the accommodation. Students will take their meals in Bush House, 2 minutes from the teaching site and adjacent to the famous Somerset House.

Students will always be accompanied by a member of Bucksmore staff when travelling between their accommodation and the teaching site.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

If you are studying in the UK for over 11 months, you will receive a reference number called a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) that you need to submit to the UK embassy along with your General Student Visa application. Students who have successfully booked a language course and have paid their fees will receive a CAS from KCL. Please note that UK law states that a CAS can only be issued to students who intend to pursue English language studies for over 11 months.

If you are studying in the UK for 11 months or less, you have to apply for a special visitor visa called a Student Visitor Visa. As a student visitor, you will not be able to work part-time while studying. If you plan to study in the UK for 11 months or less, a letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

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Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to London based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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