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IELTS Preparation Course for Adults (16+)

Our 10-week IELTS Course equips international students with the English skills and confidence needed for university and the global workplace — with accommodation and meals included, so there’s nothing extra to organise.

The course follows the Official Cambridge Guide to IELTS and focuses on exam strategies, academic writing, critical thinking, and fluent, accurate communication. Students receive personalised feedback, regular assessments, and guided self-study support.

Beyond the classroom, learners choose an elective — Sport, Cookery, or Tourism — to practise English in real-world, interest-led contexts that build vocabulary and fluency.

IELTS Course

Course Information

Course Start Date

2025:

  • 6th October - 14th December 2025 (arrival days are between 3rd - 5th October)

2026:

  • 5th January - 15th March 2026 (arrival days are between 2nd - 4th January)

  • 30th March - 7th June 2026 (arrival days are between 27th - 29th March)

Course Duration

10 weeks

English Level Requirement

B1 minimum

Minimum Age Requirement

16+

Maximum Class Size

14 students per class

Total Weekly Hours

21 Hours (Monday to Friday)

Accommodation

Private study-bed room, with shared bathroom, toilet, and kitchen, located within the College campus

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, and dinner provided every day at the College's dining hall

Excursions

  • A full-day trip to London

  • An overnight stay in Stonehenge and Bath

  • Six evening excursions to experience local culture

IELTS Exam

1 test for free

Price

£6,311 per student 

What's Included?

By the End of Your 10-Week Journey, You Will Have...

  • Strengthened your IELTS skills and confidence across all four test components

  • Gained practical English fluency through your chosen elective subject

  • Sat your official IELTS exam with full preparation and support

  • Experienced life in the UK through a range of social and cultural activities

  • Developed strong exam strategies and independent study habits to support future academic or professional goals

Life Beyond the Classroom...

Our enriching pastoral and social programme includes:

  • A Fish & Chip workshop with a sustainable fishing, history of the potato, and cooking demonstration, followed by eating your fish and chips in Tankerton by the sea
  • A traditional cream tea in Canterbury’s historic Moat Tearoom
  • A relaxed evening with games at The Beverlie, our local public house
  • Beach games and ice cream at Broadstairs’ Morelli’s famous 1950s parlour
  • An evening at the Marlowe Theatre or Gulbenkian Theatre/Cinema
Cultural Activity

There are three trips planned for students during their stay leaving plenty of free time at weekends to explore the UK and visit some of its best cities and attractions.

On your first day, we’ll take you on a guided tour of Canterbury Town Centre to help orientate give you and make you feel more at home in your new surroundings. We’ll point out places to eat, shops, landmarks and we know you’ll love the charm of this ancient city with cobbled streets. We’ll visit the historic Canterbury Cathedral, giving you a chance to explore one of the city’s most iconic landmarks.

On your first weekend, we offer a day trip to London including a walking tour of Westminster, Buckingham Palace, Green Park and Trafalgar Square. Finishing with an experience on the London Eye and a Thames River Cruise taking in London’s best landmarks. Helping our students become familiar with London’s geography.

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Near the end of the course, students enjoy an overnight cultural excursion to Bath and Stonehenge. Highlights include entrance to the Roman Baths, a hotel stay with meals, and a guided experience at the world-famous and ancient Stonehenge site.

Students are welcomed into a safe, supportive campus with 24/7 security, full board (3 meals a day), welcoming accommodation, dedicated wellbeing staff, and regular check ins. At an additional cost we offer an optional Homestay experience, and access to a local gym.

Overnight Cultural Excursion

Contact Us

Interested in joining our IELTS course at Chaucer College?
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