IELTS Coach - Up to S$500 NTUC UTAP funding

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Expert support to help you reach your IELTS goal

The British Council is a co-creator of the IELTS test. So we equip you with useful English language skills and exam tips to get a high score on the IELTS test. 
Our IELTS Coach exam preparation course and online resources are designed to help you maximise your IELTS score and get you on the path to a successful future.

  • You will taught by a highly qualified and experienced teacher who is a specialist in IELTS 
  • IELTS Coach is suitable for both IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training tests.
  • Enjoy MyClub, a free and engaging social events club for all British Council adult learners. It’s a great way to practise English conversation skills in a fun social setting.
  • Exclusive access to The English Club Facebook group. Join our online global community of adult English language learners and teachers. Practice English at a time that suits you! 
  • You can book your IELTS course and test together - and take the computer based IELTS test any day of the week, in Singapore.

How are our IELTS preparation courses delivered?

Our expert teachers are committed to guiding you toward your IELTS goals with personalised feedback and support.
IELTS Coach exam preparation courses are part time, in Singapore. Class sizes are a maximum of 16 students, so your teacher can give you personal feedback.
We have IELTS Coach courses for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of English.

How to track your English language progress

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) is an international standard for describing language ability. You can use it to know your current level of English and track your progress.

Which IELTS Coach course is best for you?

IELTS Coach Academic Intermediate course (UTAP claimable)

This comprehensive course is for students who are planning to take the IELTS Academic Test. The course will help participants get the band score they need in the IELTS test by focusing on developing the key language and exam skills required for success.

IELTS Skills you learn in this IELTS Coach Intermediate course:

  • How to respond to typical IELTS writing prompts more effectively.
  • How to interpret and summarise graphs, tables, charts and processes.
  • How to write a discursive or opinion essay.
  • How to write more accurately and with a greater range of English vocabulary words.
  • How to read and interpret academic texts used in the IELTS test.
  • Learn the listening text types used in IELTS to better prepare for the test.
  • Build confidence to perform well in the IELTS speaking section.

This course is suitable for adult students with English at CEFR levels B1 to B2.

IELTS Coach General Training Intermediate course (UTAP claimable)

This comprehensive course is for students who are planning to take the IELTS General Training Test. The course will help participants get the band score they need in the IELTS test by focusing on developing the key language and exam skills required for success.

IELTS Skills you learn in this IELTS Coach Intermediate course:

  • How to respond to typical IELTS writing prompts more effectively.
  • How to write a variety of formal and informal letters.
  • How to write a discursive or opinion essay.
  • How to write more accurately and with a greater range of English vocabulary words.
  • How to read and interpret general texts used in the IELTS test.
  • Learn the listening text types used in IELTS to better prepare for the test.
  • Build confidence to perform well in the IELTS speaking section.

This course is suitable for adult students with English at CEFR levels B1 to B2.

IELTS Coach Academic Upper-intermediate course (UTAP claimable)

This IELTS Coach course is for students with higher English language competency. The course prepares students who are aiming for higher band scores in IELTS from 6.5 and above. The course is suitable for the IELTS Academic Test.

IELTS skills you learn in IELTS Coach Upper-Intermediate course:

  • How to answer comprehension questions on the kinds of written texts and charts found in the IELTS test.
  • How to write discursive or opinion essays.
  • How to read and interpret English texts on a variety of topics.
  • How to identify specific information and infer points of view in written and spoken texts.
  • You will practise the speaking skills required in the IELTS test.
  • How to take fast and accurate notes in the spoken text section of the text.
  • You will listen to a variety of spoken text types used in IELTS tests. This enables you to understand English spoken by native speakers at natural speed and answer questions in the IELTS exam.

This course is suitable for adult students with English at CEFR levels B2 and above.

IELTS Coach General Training Upper-intermediate course (UTAP claimable)

This IELTS coach course is for students with higher English language competency. The course prepares students who are aiming for higher band scores in IELTS from 6.5 and above. The course is suitable for the IELTS General Training Test.

IELTS skills you learn in IELTS Coach Upper-Intermediate course:

  • How to write a formal letter.
  • How to answer comprehension questions on the kinds of written texts found in the IELTS test.
  • How to write  discursive or opinion essays.
  • How to read and interpret English texts on a variety of topics.
  • How to identify specific information and infer points of view in written and spoken texts.
  • You will practise the speaking skills required in the IELTS test.
  • How to take fast and accurate notes in the spoken text section of the text.
  • You will listen to a variety of spoken text types used in IELTS tests. This enables you to understand English spoken by native speakers at natural speed and answer questions in the IELTS exam.

This course is suitable for adult students with English at CEFR levels B2 and above.

Funding

What's NTUC UTAP?

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit for National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) members to defray their cost of training. NTUC members enjoy 50% unfunded* course fee support for up to S$250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP. NTUC members aged 40 and above will get increased funding support from S$250 to S$500. NTUC Starter members can enjoy 50% unfunded course fee support for up to S$200 per year when you attend courses supported under UTAP. Terms and conditions apply. *Unfunded course fee refers to the balance course fee payable after applicable government subsidy. You can use UTAP for our English courses for adults.

Who can apply for NTUC membership? 

The NTUC union membership is open to working individuals aged 16 and above, excluding those employed by the Singapore Police Force, Singapore Prison Service, Civil Defence Force, Singapore Armed Forces, Narcotics Service, or Auxiliary Police bodies (Certis Cisco, Aetos, SATS), as well as foreign domestic workers and full-time students. The NTUC membership is for Singapore Citizens as well as Permanent Residents and the International community/Foreigners who hold valid work permits.

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