Our School
English lessons are at the heart of our business, and we have 40 years experience in teaching English as a foreign language. Our teachers draw from a range of approaches and methodologies to create a student focused learning environment adapted to each student’s needs.
We offer a flexible range of courses to meet your personal aims. Whether you’re planning to pass an exam, aiming to improve your career prospects or simply looking for a holiday with a difference, we have a course for you.
Our Lessons
At IELS the lessons are designed to motivate you and keep you actively involved in learning. They are focused on communication and the practice of skills. Lessons include activities such as pair work/group work, role plays, class discussions and mini projects.
We are committed to delivering the highest standards of teaching to make sure that each student’s competence and confidence improves.
Placement Test
Before arriving at IELS, we will send you an online placement test to assess your level. We will also interview you online to help us allocate you the right class and level according to your English language abilities. Our levels are linked to the Common European Framework (CEF).
Levels
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Beginner - You have no previous knowledge of the language.
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Elementary (A1) – You can use and understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases
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Pre intermediate (A2) - You can communicate in simple and routine tasks but still in simple situations.
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Intermediate (B1) - You can communicate independently in most situations but still need development in all areas.
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Upper intermediate (B2) – You can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity but may still lack some fluency and accuracy.
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Advanced (C1) - You can understand native speakers and communicate spontaneously without much searching for words and expressions.
Teaching Methods
​The right class for you: We test every student’s English skills to make sure you are in the right class, and we will continue to check that you are in the right class throughout your course.
Varied lessons: We use a mix of teaching styles and a variety of modern media to develop all key skills.
Helping you improve: We want you to reach the highest possible level, monitoring your progress and giving you advice on how to improve both at the school and when you return home. Long-stay students will be tested regularly to check their progress.
Lots of practice: You will have plenty of practice and lots of interaction with your teacher and class, and you can use your new skills straight away with your fellow students while you’re exploring our country.
Proof of your progress: We will issue you with a certificate to show the lessons you have taken and the level you have achieved.
Our Teachers
Our trained teachers share a passion for helping international students develop their English.
All our teachers are CELTA/TEFL qualified and we also run training schemes to develop teachers’ skills. Over and above these qualifications, our teachers are dedicated and enthusiastic about helping their students to progress and reach the level that is attainable during their stay.
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