Prepare for your IELTS Test

Prepare your ielts test in Cork

 

1) Register Online for your IELTS test and get free access to ‘Road to IELTS’: E-learning and Online practice assessment.

 

Once you have registered online and your application is complete you will have free access to the ‘Road to IELTS’ providing you with over 30 hours of free online practice material.

Log in by clicking the image below and use the your IELTS reference number and email address. 

 

2) CEC offers full-time and part-time IELTS Preparation Courses:

Full-time IELTS Preparation Course

Course Includes:

  • 20 Lessons per week. Each Lesson = 60 minutes
  • Practice Test Sessions every 2 weeks via E-Learning Platform
  • Preparation for Reading, Writing, Listening papers with regular timed test practice FREE
  • Maximum 12 pupils per class (Average 6-8)
  • Certificate at end of Course
  • Afternoon Social and Cultural Programme
  • Evening Social Programme
  • CEC Welcome Pack, Map and CEC Notepad.

Dates: Every Monday throughout the year

Age Group: 17+
Minimum Level: B1+/Upper Intermediate
Price: €240.00/week 

For more information or to book the course, please go to our main website.

Evening IELTS Preparation Course

Prepare and take IELTS Test in Cork with our evening courses.
This course will give an overview of the IELTS test and provides students with a thorough preparation in the requirements of the test.
Students must be a minimum of B2 / upper-intermediate to follow the IELTS preparation course.

Participants: Minimum 6 – Maximum 12
An assessment test will be taken on Monday 25th March at 6.00pm.
The classes take place on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00pm until 9.00pm.

Starting Date: Monday 1st of April 2019
Duration: 10 weeks 
Minimum Level: B2/Upper Intermediate
Prices: 1 evening a week: €230.00 – 2 evenings a week: €430.00

For more information or to book the course, please go to our main website.

3) Online Resources

 

Test Day Tips

Here are some quick tips for ensuring you do your best on test day

Arrive on time and be prepared   

  • Double-check the time and date of your test and allow plenty of time to travel to the test centre. If you are late, you may not be allowed to take the test
  • Make sure you have the right identification documents with you. If you arrive with the wrong ID, you will not be allowed to take the test.

Try to be calm and relaxed

  • Try to remain calm at the test centre
  • If you have any questions – our friendly centre staff are here to help
  • Read the IELTS rules and regulations before the test so you understand them. You’ll find these in the IELTS Application Form (PDF, 321KB).

Follow the instructions

  • Switch off your mobile phone and any other electronic devices. You will be asked to place these with other personal belongings outside the test room
  • The Listening, Reading and Writing tests take 2 hours 40 minutes and there are no breaks between each component of the test
  • Make sure you are prepared and have something to eat and drink beforehand. You will not be allowed to take food into the test room. You will only be allowed to take a drink in a transparent bottle
  • Listen to the supervisor carefully and follow the test day instructions
  • When you  get your test papers, read the instructions on the cover page first before writing anything
  • Don’t lose points for careless mistakes because you haven’t read the question properly.

Stay aware of the time

  • Watches are not allowed in the test room. Every test room will have a clock on the wall. Stay aware of the time so you can attempt all questions
  • The Listening, Reading and Writing tests have a number of sections. Allow enough time for each section
  • Be aware that some questions have suggested time limits for you to follow.

Do your best

  • If you start to feel worried, take some deep breaths to help you calm down
  • Work calmly, focus on the questions, don’t rush your answers and you will do your best.

 

Test Day Flow Chart