IELTS Language Exam
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is one of the world’s most popular English language proficiency tests, which opens the door of opportunities in the world, from working to studying, and even moving to an English-speaking country.
This language test is accepted by most foreign employers, government organisations, Hungarian and foreign universities, and it is actually the only examination accepted by 140 countries around the world for immigration purposes. Check here to see where IELTS is accepted.
If you want to take this English language examination, you must choose between two types of IELTS: (1) IELTS Academic or (2) IELTS General Training. Our preparation course is ideal for both types.
IELTS ACADEMIC OR IELTS GENERAL: WHICH TEST DO I NEED?
In both types, 4 skills of the candidate are assessed: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Due to the different expectations, however, 15-20% of the tasks have different topics in the two types of the test. Our IELTS preparation course was designed in such a way that it prepares students for these differences as well.
- It is most often required when applying to a college or university abroad; and
- certain professional organisations in English-speaking countries also expect the taking of this test.
- It is most often required when applying to a college or university abroad; and
- certain professional organisations in English-speaking countries also expect the taking of this test.
- It may be necessary in case of employment or professional training in English-speaking countries;
- not (!) in case of higher education studies and trainings;
- it may be necessary in case of immigration to an English-speaking country.
IELTS TEST LEVELS AND SCORING
The levels and the scoring system of the IELTS test is different from the majority of the language examinations commonly known in Hungary. It is worth rather thinking of IELTS as an assessment test, since it is not (!) possible to fail or pass this test, unlike in case of most other English language examinations. In case of the IELTS test, everyone receives a certificate, the only question is what level is shown in it.
The levels:
You can score full and half points on the IELTS test, from 0 to 9, which means that it is possible to achieve, for example, 7.5 points in the IELTS scoring system.
Scoring:
| 9 points: Corresponds to the level of a native speaker using the language almost perfectly (an average native speaker would rather score 8-8.5 points). |
| 8 points: Fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic errors. Can handle complex detailed argumentation well, and may only misunderstand some things in unfamiliar situations. |
| 7 points: Has an operational command of the language, with relatively few errors. Generally handles complex language well and also understands detailed reasoning perfectly. IELTS can be recognized as a Hungarian advanced-level (“felsőfokú”) language examination from 7 points. |
| 6 points: generally has an effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language. |
| 5 points: Copes with overall meaning in most situations, but with many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in one’s own field. Can be recognized as a Hungarian intermediate-level (“középfokú”) language examination from 5. 5 points. |
| 4 points: Basic competence, limited to familiar situations. Unable to use complex language. Can be recognized as a Hungarian basic-level (“alapfokú”) language examination from 4 points. |
| 3 points: Conveys and understands only general meaning, but there are frequent breakdowns in communication. |
| 2 points: Unable to communicate effectively can only use a few appropriate words in familiar situations. |
| 1 points: Has no ability to use the language except a few isolated words, unrelated to the topic. |
| 0 points: Did not attempt the IELTS test. |
The IELTS test is designed in such a way that even if you speak English fairly well, in case you do not practice the specific types of tasks on the test, your results will be worse than would be justified by your actual knowledge.
Therefore, we created our IELTS preparation course exactly for the purpose of helping our students make the best of the examination, having become familiar and practised the typical tasks on the test both in the classroom and in the homework.
Furthermore, our test preparation course runs in small groups (3 to 6 students) in order to ensure sufficient personal attention to each student.
The course prepares for both the Academic and the General type of the test, and we resolve the differences between the two by way of a designating a week for each of the two groups registering for the different types of the test during the 12-week course.
On one of these weeks, those seeking to take the Academic type of the test will not come to class, and will be working on a sizeable amount of homework related to the Academic type of test only, which their teacher will analyse in detail and correct, and on this week the teacher will only meet the students preparing for the General test. Then, on the other such week then, the opposite of the above will happen.
Details of the IELTS preparation course: (12-week) Duration of the course:
12 weeks – 48 lessons
Number of sessions:
Twice a week
(2×90 minutes)
Time slot:
Monday - Wednesday
•16:45-18:15
• 18:30-20:00
Tuesday - Thursday
•16:45-18:15
• 18:30-20:00
Course dates:
• 8 April - 26 June (Mon + Wed)
• 9 April - 27 March (Tue + Thu)
Group size:
3 – 6 students
Course format:
Online classes
Levels:
• B1-level group
• B2/C1-level group
Application Deadline:
27 March (Wednesday)
Price of the Course:
• Lump sum payment: 177.000 HUF
• Installments: 2 x 96.500 HUF = 193.000 HUF
Duration of the course: | 12 weeks – 48 lessons |
Number of sessions: | Twice a week |
Time slot: | Monday - Wednesday •16:45-18:15 Tuesday - Thursday •16:45-18:15 |
Course dates: | • 8 April - 26 June (Mon + Wed) |
Group size: | 3 – 6 students |
Course format: | Online classes |
Levels: | • B1-level group |
Application Deadline: | 27 March (Wednesday) |
Price of the Course: | • Lump sum payment: 177.000 HUF |
Due to holidays, make-up classes for the Monday – Wednesday groups:
– The make-up class for May 1st will be on May 3rd (Friday).
– The make-up class for May 20th will be on May 24th (Friday).
Saturday Morning IELTS preparation course: (12-week) Duration of the course:
12 weeks – 48 lessons
Number of sessions:
Once a week
(1×180 minutes)
Days of sessions:
• Saturday (9:00-12:00)
Course dates:
13 April - 29 June
Group size:
3 – 6 students
Course format:
Online classes
Levels:
• B1-level group
• B2/C1-level group
Application Deadline:
27 March (Wednesday)
Price of the Course:
• Lump sum payment: 177.000 HUF
• Installments: 2 x 96.500 HUF = 193.000 HUF
Duration of the course: | 12 weeks – 48 lessons |
Number of sessions: | Once a week |
Days of sessions: | • Saturday (9:00-12:00) |
Course dates: | 13 April - 29 June |
Group size: | 3 – 6 students |
Course format: | Online classes |
Levels: | • B1-level group |
Application Deadline: | 27 March (Wednesday) |
Price of the Course: | • Lump sum payment: 177.000 HUF |
Communication Extra Course
If you would like to develop your English skills even faster, in addition to the Communication Doping course, we recommend attending the Communication Extra course as well.
The Communication Extra course will help you express yourself more easily and perform better in situations requiring you to use English.
The topics of most of the Communication Extra classes are general in nature.
In addition to providing supportive feedback from the teacher, the classes focus on solving practical, communication-oriented tasks (Task Based Learning) in English which promote the continuous development of your English language skills. These may include informal communication (small talk), storytelling, problem solving, engaging in debates, keeping conversations going, or making recommendations.
Duration of the course: | 12 weeks – 24 lessons |
Number of sessions: | Once a week |
Time Slot: | Friday 08:00 - 09:30 |
Course dates: | 12 April- 28 June |
Group size: | 3 – 6 students |
Levels: | B1, B2 and C1 |
Application Deadline: | 27 March (Wednesday) |
Price of the Course: | • Lump sum payment: 88.500 HUF |
The course is offered primarily as a supplement to the Communication Doping business English and IELTS language exam preparation courses, however, during the additional registration period remaining free places are made available to anyone interested in joining. Of course the 100% money-back guarantee applies to the Communication Extra course as well.
100% money-back guarantee
We offer a 100% money-back guarantee. This is how certain we are that the “IELTS Preparation” course will work for you. If you change your mind or something comes up that prevents you from attending the course in the first 180 minutes of lessons, we refund the full price of the course with no questions asked.
Payment options for the 12-week IELTS Preparation course
Lump sum payment by bank transfer:
177,000 HUF / 12 weeks
After completing the application form, the system will generate your invoice automatically, on the basis of the data entered. You will find all information necessary for making the bank transfer in the invoice, on the basis of which you can complete the payment.
In case of the 3-week intensive and the 6-week semi-intensive English courses, only this payment option is available.
Payment in 2 installments by bank transfer: 2 x 96,500 HUF = 193,000 HUF
Once you have completed the application form, the system will automatically send a pro forma invoice to your email address based on the provided information, in which you will find all the details to transfer the first installment of the course by bank transfer. Pro forma invoices of the next installment will be sent out via email the next month and discounts will always be deducted from the invoice of the last installment.
Application Deadline: 27 March (Wednesday)
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Application form – IELTS Exam Preparation Course
Frequently asked questions in connection with the IELTS preparation course
How is the level of the students assessed?
Orally: After you have completed our detailed registration form, one of our teachers will contact you by phone, and assess the level of your communication skills in the course of a short conversation (5-10 minutes). Although in our experience the telephone interview proved to be the most efficient method, if requested, it is also possible to have a conversation over Skype or in person.
Then, on the basis of the results of the two assessments, we place you in the group based on your level of proficiency. Our colleague organising the lessons will inform you by e-mail before the course starts about which group you were eventually placed in.
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IELTS TEST DATES, VENUES, PRICES AND REGISTRATION
(1) In Budapest, the test may be taken at the following location: British Council, 1075 Madách Imre út 13-14, Building “B”, 4th floor.
(2) In addition, the test may also be taken in Szeged.
(-) It is not possible to take the test at Angol Intézet.
The price of the IELTS test:
From January 2023: HUF 75,000
The price of the IELTS test:
From January 2023: HUF 75,000.
IELTS accreditation / recognition:
Information is available on this page: www.nyak.oh.gov.hu
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