Courses to prepare you for sitting an IELTS (International English Language Testing System) test.



We offer IELTS 4.0 Exam Preparation – a programme for people already around IELTS Band 4 who want to build confidence and prepare for the IELTS General Training test.
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores are accepted as proof of English language ability by universities, colleges, workplaces and immigration authorities in many countries including Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK.
You cannot sit your IELTS exam at English Language Partners. You can read more about IELTS and find your nearest test centre on the IELTS website.
Build your skills and confidence for the IELTS test.
This course is for you if you already have English at around IELTS Band 4 and want to improve your exam skills and become familiar with the IELTS General Training test. It is an 8-week course and costs $490 (including GST).
This course may support you if you are working towards meeting the English language requirements for applying for or renewing an Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV).
It helps you prepare for the IELTS test, but we cannot guarantee you will achieve a specific IELTS score.
You can enrol if you are living in New Zealand and your visa allows you to study. You don’t need to be a New Zealand resident or citizen.
You will join a small, friendly class. This course is offered online, and in limited areas, as a face-to-face option.
Our next online class starts soon:
If a group of your colleagues would like to take the course, we can talk to your employer about teaching the class at your workplace.
We’ll help you find the option that works best for you.
Not sure if this course is right for you? We can help you find out.
We offer a short assessment that looks at your listening, reading, writing and speaking skills. It helps us recommend your next step. You might be:
This is not an official IELTS test – it's a simple way to guide you.
The 8-week course is $490 (including GST).
We will only ask for payment once you have been assessed and enrolled in a class.
Most of our other English language programmes are free for New Zealand residents and citizens.
If you are interested in joining this course or finding out more, we would love to hear from you.
Your local centre can talk to you about your goals and help you choose the right course for your needs.
Complete the contact form below or contact your nearest centre.
This foundation course is for people who want to improve their English and hope to do the IELTS test in the future and get Target score 5.5 to 6. Help writing more complex sentences and improve vocabulary range, fluency and pronunciation in your speaking.
Level: Intermediate
Days & times: Wednesdays, 6.30 – 8.00pm (Plus 30 minutes of guided, self-study per week)
Dates:
Small course fee, please ask your centre.
We have 21 centres and teach over 7,000 students in Aotearoa New Zealand. Our English courses help people feel welcome and settle into everyday life and work here.
We are not-for-profit, and all our courses are free or low cost for former refugees and migrants.
We have 21 centres nationwide. Get in touch for a friendly chat. We would love to talk to you!