The University of New South Wales
UNSW Institute of Languages Sydney Australia

IELTS Academic Test Preparation


What We Offer

We offer full and part time course in IELTS test preparation. The Academic test preparation course is a full-time course offered in five week modules. It is an intensive course designed to prepare matriculation, undergraduate and postgraduate students for university entrance tests and for academic study with specific emphasis on IELTS Test Preparation (Academic Module).

This course is suitable for students who wish to concentrate intensively on preparing for a university entry test. It is also available to those students who seek entry to the UEEC but are below the recommended entry level for that direct entry course.

We provide tuition and support for students who benefit from learning the skills required for successful university study but the necessary test preparation skills to gain entry to university. The course focuses on the study skills necessary to cope well with their studies once they are enrolled at university. The course is also helpful for students preparing for study at other universities, or Foundation Year Programs, or need external English results for business or immigration purposes.

We offer tuition involving:

  • Regular test practice sessions
  • Advanced writing & presentation of academic texts
  • Advanced grammar
  • Test specific listening practice skills
  • Advanced reading comprehension skills for undertaking academic English proficiency tests
  • Advanced listening and speaking skills for academic and English proficiency test situations


Term Dates, Class Times and Fees

Term dates 2009 Course fees
Term 1 5 Jan - 6 Feb 5 weeks: AUD$2100
Term 2 9 Feb - 13 Mar
Term 3 16 Mar - 17 Apr
Term 4 4 May - 5 Jun
Term 5 9 Jun - 10 Jul
Term 6 20 Jul - 21 Aug
Term 7 24 Aug - 25 Sept
Term 8 12 Oct - 13 Nov
Term 9 16 Nov - 18 Dec

Other Costs

Enrolment fee AUD$220 (online, post or fax)
Homestay placement fee AUD$240
(plus an additional AUD$100 applicable for bookings less than 10 days notice)
Part Board (4 weeks) AUD$1000
Room only (4 weeks) AUD$740
Airport pickup AUD$145
Board under 18yrs (4 weeks) AUD$400 Setup charge plus AUD$10 per week monitoring until student reaches 18 years of age PLUS accommodation fees.

How To Enrol

Before completing your application for this course, please read the following information on How to Enrol. This information will assist you in completing your application correctly.

Certificates for Test Preparation Courses

At the successful completion of a course or series of courses, students will receive a UNSW Institute of Languages certificate at a graduation ceremony. A certificate of attendance will also be given.

Class location

All courses are held at the Institute's Kensington and Randwick campuses:
223 Anzac Parade, Kensington NSW 2033 Australia
22 King Street, Randwick NSW 2034 Australia
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