Teacher smiles at students in IELTS Preparation (Foundation) course, British Council HK

Your Foundation for IELTS Success

Designed for Hong Kong learners who are new to IELTS or need to strengthen their English before taking a higher-level IELTS preparation course, our IELTS Foundation course combines language development with practical IELTS skills training. Using Cambridge Mindset for IELTS and in-house British Council materials, students build the confidence, strategies and core language skills needed for future success in IELTS.

What you'll get

  • Expert guidance across all four IELTS skills: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
  • Systematic development of grammar, vocabulary and communication skills.
  • Introduction to IELTS task types and assessment criteria.
  • Structured practice using IELTS-style materials and activities.
  • Personalised feedback to support progress and build confidence.
  • Continuous assessment of speaking skills throughout the course.
  • Admission to our in-person and online English Club for extra English practice. 

Register for all four modules to:

  • 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:

  • Are new to IELTS preparation. 
  • Need to strengthen your English before taking an IELTS test. 
  • Want to improve your confidence across all four language skills. 
  • Plan to progress to a higher-level IELTS preparation programme. 
  • Have a Pre-Intermediate (A2) level of English.

Course Level 

Pre-intermediate (A2).

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