Preparatory Course for International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Central

Course details

This course covers the four aspects of Communications Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking which are also the sections tested in the IELTS. Students will be guided in achieving proficiency in the language and preparation for the test. Lessons will include:

• Basic conversational skills and expressions
• Basic listening comprehension
• Reading and writing of simple vocabulary and phrases for interaction purposes 

By the end of the course, students will be able to sit for the IELTS examination.

Admission Pre-requisites

Applicants must:

• be at least 15 years of age
• sit for a placement test to determine suitability

Teaching Staff

The teacher to student ratio is less than 1:25, subject to room capacity. All of our teachers are dedicated and experienced, possessing at least GCE A-Level Certificate and are registered with the Council for Private Education, Singapore.

Mode of Assessment

All internal examinations will be in the form of written papers. A total of 2 Continual Assessments will be conducted. Student will need to register and sit for the external IELTS examination 

Type of Qualification

• Certificate of Completion awarded by Stalford Academy, after fulfilling attendance requirements for completion of course.
• IELTS Test Report Form awarded by International English Language Testing System (IELTS), , after successful completion of IELTS exam

Requirements for Completion of Course

• Local Students (Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents) and Dependent’s Pass holders must achieve at least 75% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.
• International Students (Student’s Pass holders) must achieve at least 90% attendance and not be absent for more than 7 consecutive days without valid reasons.