Academic IELTS Exam Preparation

Achieve Target IELTS Score

The IELTS exam is widely recognized for university admission in English-speaking countries, often requiring a minimum score of 6.0 or 6.5. Our Academic IELTS Preparation Course helps students meet these standards by enhancing reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills, focusing on IELTS-specific tasks. Students will get familiar with the exam format through practice and designated exam practice days with detailed feedback. The course includes regular tutorials, mock exams, practice with past papers, and real-life English tasks.

Course LengthFrom 1 week (We recommend that students start their Cambridge course at least 5 weeks before the exam.)

Start Date: Any Monday

Levels: Upper Intermediate to Advanced

Minimum Age: 16 years old

Average Class Size: 10 (maximum of 15 students)

Schedule Options:

Morning Intensive – 20 hours 

Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 13:15

Morning Standard – 16 hours 

Monday to Thursday from 09:00 to 13:15

Afternoon Standard – 15 hours

Monday to Friday from 13:45 to

 17:00

Sample Timetable

What can students expect from this course?

  • Enhanced reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills
  • Familiarity with the IELTS exam format and personalised feedback
  • Regular tutorials, mock exams, and practice with past exam papers

This programme is ideal for students who:

  • Aim to achieve a high score on the IELTS exam
  • Need to meet university language requirements
  • Want to improve their academic English skills

Accommodation Options

Host Family

Our carefully chosen host families, selected by the International House Accommodation team, are situated in safe, residential neighborhoods with easy access to IH Dublin via public transport.

Student Residence

IH Dublin offers high-quality, self-catering apartments available for students aged 18 and above. These apartments provide easy access to the school via public transport.

Social Programme

H Dublin’s weekly Social and Cultural Programme provides an array of exciting activities and trips for students to join, fostering a diverse and immersive cultural experience. Students are encouraged to participate in any or all of the activities each week, creating opportunities to make friends from around the world and fully experience Irish life. 

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2024 Prices


€170 Per Week

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