Your Pathway to IELTS Success

Designed for Hong Kong learners who want exceptional IELTS results, our IELTS Preparation course combines expert IELTS preparation with exclusive support and benefits. As a co-owner of the IELTS test, the British Council helps you gain the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to achieve your desired score.

What you'll get

  • Expert guidance across all four IELTS skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
  • Proven IELTS strategies and techniques from British Council IELTS specialists.
  • Regular practice using authentic IELTS materials and practice tests.
  • Personalised feedback to help you identify strengths and areas for improvement.
  • Continuous assessment of speaking skills to build confidence throughout the course.
  • Access to British Council Road to IELTS online preparation resources.
  • Admission to our in-person and online English Club for extra English study practice.

Register for all four modules to:

  • Be eligible for Continuing Education Fund (CEF) reimbursement.
  • Join a 6-hour in-person IELTS on Computer Exam Skills Workshop.
  • Receive a free self-access mock test with AI-powered feedback and estimated IELTS band score. 

How the course works

  • Choose the full 102-hour programme, which includes four integrated skills modules and a 6-hour IELTS on Computer Exam Skills Workshop.
  • Alternatively, take individual 24-hour modules if you are preparing for an upcoming test.
  • Each module develops all four IELTS skills through structured lessons, exam practice and personalised feedback.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you:

  • Need an IELTS (Academic Module) score for study or work. 
  • Are looking for a flexible programme that fits your test date.
  • Want to improve your confidence and performance across all parts of the IELTS exam.
  • Have an Intermediate (B1) and above level of English.

Continuing Education Fund (CEF) 

In support of lifelong learning and career competitiveness, the Continuing Education Fund (CEF) provides significant assistance for your professional development.

Eligible applicants can receive a subsidy of up to HK$25,000, allowing you to upskill and enrol in high-quality courses at a fraction of the cost. 

Our Certificate of IELTS Exam Skills course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund (CEF), expertly designed to help you tackle the IELTS exam. 

The CEF institution code of British Council is 306 and the course code of Certificate of IELTS Exam Skills course is 38C160122. 

To be eligible for Continuing Education Fund (CEF) reimbursement, you must: 

  • Attend at least 70% of the total course hours
  • Achieve at least a 50% overall course mark 
  • Achieve at least band score 5.0 in the IELTS (Academic Module) exam.

Qualifications Framework 

  • This course has been included in the list of reimbursable courses under the Continuing Education Fund.
  • This course / The mother course (Certificate of IELTS Exam Skills) of this module is recognised under the Qualifications Framework (QF Level 3).
  • QR Registration Number: 24/000620/L3
  • Validity Period: 1 September 2024 – 31 August 2028

Course Levels 

Intermediate (B1) and above. Please enquire about our IELTS Foundation course if do you not meet this entry level requirement. 

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