The ACE Certificate in Teaching IELTS Test Preparation

This course is designed for language instructors who would like to increase their effectiveness in preparing their students for success on the IELTS test.  We will first look at the theory and practice of teaching test preparation in general, and then we will zero in on the IELTS English language proficiency test to explore targeted ways to prepare students for test-taking success.

The course consists of 7 modules which should take a minimum of 14 learner engagement hours to complete. This course is self-paced over a 6-month period with no instructor support. You will receive a digital certificate upon successful completion of the course.

Where to Register

This course is offered asynchronously online. Participants complete the coursework at their own pace over a 6-month period. There is no instructor support for this course. Courses are run on a continuous enrollment basis. You can start anytime! The price is $175 CAD.

Enroll Now

 

Why Choose the ACE Certificate in Teaching IELTS Test Preparation?

  • 14+ hours of coursework
  • Learn strategies with which to successfully teach the language systems, language skills, and test-taking skills required for success on the IELTS
  • Work with a basic curriculum design framework to learn how to design your own IELTS test preparation course
  • Increase your marketability as a language instructor

Admission Requirements

The prerequisite for The ACE Certificate in Teaching IELTS Test Preparation is an interest in further expanding knowledge in the area of teaching standardized test preparation. Foundational teaching certification and classroom experience is recommended but not required in order to enroll.

Course Content

The ACE Certificate in Teaching IELTS Test Preparation covers the following subject areas:

  • Teaching Standardized Test Preparation
  • Evaluating Test Preparation Activities, Lessons, and Resources
  • Introduction to IELTS and General Test-Taking Strategies
  • Language and Skill Requirements of IELTS – Receptive Skills
  • Language and Skill Requirements of IELTS – Productive Skills
  • Curriculum Design for an IELTS Test Preparation Course

Assessments

The assessments in this course consist of one Task Journal and one quiz for each module of the course. Task Journals provide students with the opportunity to put course concepts into practice through research, analysis, evaluation and lesson planning. The short comprehension quizzes will test your knowledge of the concepts covered in each module.

Your Task Journals will not be graded in this course, they are for your own learning development. The quizzes, however, will be graded and will account for 100% of your final mark.

In order to successfully complete the course and receive a certificate, you must complete all of the quizzes and receive a 70% minimum score on each.

Continuing Education Units

Language education professionals can earn CEUs for completing The ACE Certificate in Teaching IELTS Test Preparation. The international standard for CEUs is one CEU for every 10 hours of professional development, therefore participants can earn 1.4 CEUs for successfully completing the course. Please note that this is a general guideline and CEU standards may vary from one teaching context to the next. It is your responsibility to check the CEU requirements for your specific teaching context.