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class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="overview"> Overview With tailored guidance and support, this course helps you achieve IELTS success. The IELTS Preparation course equips you with the language skills, test strategies and confidence to excel in the IELTS English proficiency test and achieve your study, career and migration goals. You will learn: Comprehensive language skills and test strategies Techniques for navigating the IELTS exam with confidence Real world English. IELTS is the world's most popular English language test, recognised by over 12,500 organisations worldwide including universities, employers, professional bodies, and government agencies. Succeeding in the IELTS exam can open doors to employment, further education, and visa opportunities in Australia and globally. Course features 10-week delivery Each level is delivered over 10 weeks 20 hours per week 20 hours of scheduled classes per week, plus independent learning Small class sizes For improved learning, average 15 per class, maximum 18 About IELTS Preparation The IELTS Preparation Program consists of 2 accredited courses (CRICOS course code 120099H) delivered by RMIT UP (CRICOS Provider No. 01912G): IELTS Preparation Level 1 – For students aiming to achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.0) IELTS Preparation Level 2 – For students aiming to achieve an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or higher). Key highlights: Pathways to transition to General English or Academic English streams Expert instructors offering practical and interactive learning Prime location in Melbourne CBD with access to RMIT's world-class resources Social activities and excursions - connect with peers from across the globe. <div
Where You Can Study
Melbourne
97-99 Franklin Street, Levels 1-9, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Eligibility
class="m-0 section-title__container anchorname" id="admissions"> How to apply Step 1 – Determine your English level For this course, you can either complete an RMIT UP placement test , or one of the recognised English language proficiency tests in the table below. Based on your test results (which can be no more than 24 months old), we will determine your course entry level. Please note: RMIT UP placement test results are only valid for 6 months from the test date. Students applying to study in our English Language courses need to have a valid RMIT UP placement test result or will be asked to re-sit a test before enrolment or on arrival for the start of class. The RMIT UP Placement Test is not currently accepted by the Department of Home Affairs as an approved English language test for International Student Visa (Subclass 500) applications. For information on minimum English language requirements for Student Visa holders, please visit the Department of Home Affairs website. English language proficiency test equivalencies for placement in RMIT UP IELTS Preparation course levels Expand all sections Collapse all sections Level 1 Level 2 Level 1 Level 1 English proficiency test Score required IELTS (Academic) / IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake 5.5 with no band below 5.0 TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test) 50 overall (minimum: Listening 5, Reading 5, Speaking 14, Writing 15) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE-A) 42 overall with no communicative skill below 36 B2 First (formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) 162 overall with no less than 154 in any component C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) 162 overall with no less than 154 in any component C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) Not accepted for entry to this level Duolingo English Test (DET)^ 95 overall (minimum: Speaking 95, Writing 95, Reading 100, Listening 95) Level 2 Level 2 English proficiency test Score required IELTS (Academic) / IELTS (Academic) One Skill Retake 6.0 with no band below 5.5 TOEFL IBT (Internet Based Test) 60 overall (minimum: Listening 9, Reading 10, Speaking 16, Writing 19) Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE-A) 50 overall with no communicative skill below 42 B2 First (formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE)) Not accepted for entry to this level C1 Advanced (formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)) 169 overall with no less than 162 in any component C2 Proficiency (formerly known as Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE)) 169 overall with no less than 162 in any component Duolingo English Test (DET)^ 105 overall (minimum: Speaking 110, Writing 110, Reading 110, Listening 105) We may also test you when you arrive to confirm your level of English. If we assess you at a different level than the one provided in your application, you may need to study more (or fewer) weeks than originally offered. This may affect when you can start the next program you had planned to study. ^ The Duolingo English Test is not currently accepted by the Department of Home Affairs as an approved English language test for International Student Visa (Subclass 500) applications. Step 2 – Apply via your chosen method There are 2 ways to apply for the IELTS Preparation course: Apply as an international student Apply direct to RMIT via the online Application Portal. Apply direct to RMIT Apply through an agent Apply to RMIT via an international agent. Find an agent <div
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AccreditedCommon Questions
The IELTS Preparation course at RMIT Training Pty Ltd runs for 20 weeks.
The tuition fee for the IELTS Preparation course is AU$10,900, with an additional non-tuition fee of AU$260, bringing the estimated total course cost to AU$11,160.
The course is delivered at RMIT Training's Melbourne city campus, located at Levels 1-9, 97-99 Franklin Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, a location owned and operated by the provider.
The CRICOS course code for the IELTS Preparation course at RMIT Training Pty Ltd is 120099H.
No, the IELTS Preparation course is not a dual qualification. It is classified as a Non-AQF Award under the ELICOS category within the Language and Literature field of education.
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