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Students should be at least at Upper-Intermediate (B2) level before joining the Academic IELTS classes at ELC Bristol. Please note that we do not offer preparation in the General Training Ielts exam. If you wish to join the Academic IELTS exam preparation course at ELC Bristol, we can send you a specific IELTS pre-test to make sure you are at the right level. The course is suitable specifically for students preparing for the IELTS exam. It is also for students going on to study in English in further education, either in the UK or in their own countries. This is an intensive, demanding course. Students should understand that they should fully commit to the study required.Many students come to ELC Bristol before going to study in colleges and universities in the UK. You generally need an IELTS score of 6.5 before going to University, or 5.5 if you wish to take a foundation course or vocational programme.Course factsCourses include 21 full hours of classroom time per week plus daily homework.Average class size: 11. Maximum: 14.You should be at least B2 before joining an IELTS class at ELC Bristol. Usual minimum period of enrolment: 4 weeks.The course includes Academic IELTS preparationAcademic English and useful elements of General English.

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