Summer IELTS Preparation

IELTS Preparation Course

Our IELTS Preparation Course is designed to build your academic language skills and systematically enhance your exam technique.  Through exam-based practice, activities and focused feedback, you will gain a clear understanding of how you can improve your performance and achieve your target result.

  • Stimulating and engaging topics chosen to expand your vocabulary and grammatical knowledge
  • Intensive preparation for the one-to-one speaking test
  • Improve the accuracy, quality and expressive range of your IELTS writing tasks
  • Focus on examination technique and how to prepare effectively for test day
  • Improve your performance in IELTS reading and listening tests

 

2023 Course start dates:

Every Monday from  3 June - 23 August 2024.

20 lessons per week From €260 per week

Course Prices 2024

  • Morning Classes
  • 1-5 weeks € 310 per week
  • 6-9 weeks € 290 per week
  • 10-14 weeks € 260 per week

General English + Focus on IELTS

Study General English in the morning and focus on IELTS preparation in the afternoons. Designed for students intending to take the IELTS exam in the future, this short course will help you to get to grips with all parts of the exam. 

  • Understand how IELTS exams are structured and how to improve your overall score 
  • Practise for the speaking test, on a range of typical topics 
  • Develop vocabulary, fluency and your ability to interact with the examiner 
  • Targeted individual feedback on your IELTS writing 
  • Develop your listening and reading comprehension skills, with a range of interesting IELTS materials

 

2024 Course start dates:

Every Monday from 3 June - 23 August 2024

26 Academic Hours €345 per week

Course Prices 2024

  • General English + IELTS - 1-5 weeks € 405 per week
  • General English + IELTS - 6-9 weeks € 380 per week
  • General English + IELTS - 10-14 weeks € 345 per week

Business English + Focus on IELTS

Study Business English in the morning and focus on IELTS preparation in the afternoons. Designed for students intending to take the IELTS exam in the future, this short course helps you to get to grips with all parts of the exam. 

  • Understand how IELTS exams are structured and how to improve your overall score 
  • Practise for the speaking test on a range of typical topics 
  • Develop vocabulary, fluency and your ability to interact with the examiner 
  • Targeted individual feedback on your IELTS writing 
  • Develop your listening and reading comprehension skills with a range of interesting IELTS materials

 

2023 Course start dates:

Every Monday from 3 June - 23 August 2024

 

26 Academic Hours €345 per week

Course Prices 2024

  • Business English + IELTS - 1-5 weeks € 405 per week
  • Business English + IELTS - 6-9 weeks € 380 per week
  • Business English + IELTS - 10-14 weeks € 345 per week

General Information

Location UCD Campus, Belfield
Minimum Age 18
Tuition 20 lessons per week (55 min per lesson)
Levels

Elementary to Advanced (General English) Intermediate to Advanced (IELTS Preparation) *

Class Size Maximum 15, Average 12
Course Timetable

IELTS Preparation course: 
09:00-13:00, Monday to Friday

 

General/Business English + Focus on IELTS: 
09:00-13:00, Monday to Friday 
14:00-16:00, Tuesday and Wednesday

* Entrance test required to establish the ideal level for each student.

What's Included?

  • First course book
  • Modern classrooms with full multi-media facilities
  • Regular progress reports
  • Exciting and varied Social Activity Programme
  • Certificate at the end of the course

Course notes

There will be no classes on the following Bank Holidays: Monday 3 June and Monday 5 August 2024.

On these dates classes will start on the following Tuesday.

Summer course Packages 2024 at UCD English Language Academy

Summer Packages 2024

Take Advantage of our summer discounted prices on language courses and accommodation in Dublin: packages include accommodation in our Premium on-campus apartments.

See 2024 Summer Packages

What students say

"I had a good experience at UCD, teachers are so good and proactive, and staff are so friendly. I’ll keep studying here because I really like the atmosphere and the course."

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Social Activity Programme

Dublin city is bursting with colours, music, sights and many tours and attractions for you to explore. We run an exciting social activity programme with activities each day and full day excursions at weekends.

Frequently Asked Questions

UCD ELA is committed to a dynamic teaching environment ensuring a productive and successful learning experience for each student. The average number of students per class is 12 with a maximum of 15 students per class.

Students will receive a certificate upon successful completion of their English course. 

All UCD ELA teachers are experienced, qualified and fully accredited and maintain the high level of excellence of University College Dublin (UCD).

To make your booking, contact us today at ela@ucd.ie. A booking deposit of 5% of total fees must be made to confirm any booking.

Non-EU nationals from visa-required countries must pay their course in full before applying for the visa. Payment is required to be made in full 90 days before the student's arrival date.

Please ensure you allow adequate time to apply for your visa, if applicable.