TEFL 420 Hours IELTS SUMMARY NOTES.

TEFL 420 Hours IELTS SUMMARY NOTES. Introduction International English language testing system- IELTS  Accurate assessment of the students proficiency in English  exam is used for entry to university and by immigration authorities  stepping stone to students future Why teach IELTS?  Clear aims- differs from other exam preparation courses. -it's not a pass or failure exam -students will aim for individual bands - multi level exam -aims, objectives and strategies set out by the structure of exam  Motivated students- students choose to take exam to make positive change in their life. -mainly used by higher education institutions and Immigration Services -students choose to do exams to move abroad to an Englishspeaking Country.  Teacher development- places higher demands on teachers -understand four main skills and sub skills  Employability- exam is taken in over 135 countries -course very popular with students - schools may run numerous courses at the same time What makes ILETS an international exam?  Content- contains examples of English from around the world  Use- exam is accepted by institutions and organizations around the world  Location- conducted in an international context it can be considered an international exam in different countries around the world.  Test standards- exam is created by an international team of writers and marked by external experts.  Candidates- accessible to candidates from all over the world.  Students in secondary schools or 6th form centres may take the IELTS exam to apply for undergraduate study in an English-speaking country.  Students who wish to study at a post-graduate level in an English-speaking country may need IELTS as part of their application process.  Some students who wish to study at undergraduate or post-graduate level, and do not get a high enough grade, can take the IELTS exam to get a place on a presessional course. You will read about this in more depth throughout the course. 2  Students who plan to live and work abroad may take the IELTS exam as part of their visa process.  Students who plan to work in a professional context in an English-speaking country may take IELTS. For example, nursing, medicine, or law. Student motivation  Work Exams  FUN  Holiday  Parents  Emigration The IELTS exam is accepted by various government agencies for the purposes of emigration. Some of those include Australia and Canada. Students who plan to work in a non-skilled or general work context need to take the General Training Exam. Students who plan to work in a skilled profession, such as medicine or law, need to take the Academic IELTS.  Study at university The IELTS exam is accepted by a large number of universities around the world for the purpose of proving a students’ English level. Students who apply or plan to apply to university may get an offer which specifies the minimum grades needed. The band score depends on the subject and level of study. If students are planning to study at university, they usually need to take the Academic IELTS.  Study on a university foundation course If your students don’t achieve the band score they need to start their degree course, they may be required to do a foundation course at university. This type of course is usually offered to students who achieve between bands 4-6. Once they have completed the foundation programme, they then go on to study their chosen course.  Study on a pre-sessional university course If students are offered a place at university, but don’t have a high enough grade in the IELTS exam, some universities recommend they take a pre-sessional course. These courses run throughout the academic year but are usually busier over the summer months. Students can be offered a conditional place at the university on the proviso that they complete and pass an assessed pre-sessional course. These courses are usually an introduction to the academic skills students will need while studying at undergraduate or post graduate level.