About this course

Give yourself the IELTS advantage

Preparing and planning for IELTS significantly increases your chances of success. And as co-creators of IELTS, no one is better positioned than we are to help you get the score you need. This course is all about giving you a competitive edge when you enter the testing room.

On this course you will:

  • Learn about the four different test modules; listening, reading, writing and speaking
  • Develop exam skills and strategies
  • Take sample tests and receive personalised feedback

Why should you choose this course at the British Council?

Improve your chances of IELTS success with the world’s English experts and you will:

  • Be taught by highly qualified teachers
  • Practise modules of the exam
  • Be equipped to anticipate question types and answer them confidently
  • Be provided with individualised advice and support
  • Gain access to IELTS online support to help you continue learning outside the classroom

How is this course structured?

We have a range of IELTS preparation courses to cater for your needs:

  • General or Academic IELTS courses: covers all 4 modules of the exam

You’ll need to take a placement test to determine your level. These tests take place in our teaching centres in Agouza, Heliopolis, Citystars, Nile University and Alexandria and you can book your placement test online here.

How will I be assessed?

This course is all about preparing you for your exam. Please note that  once you have completed the course you won’t actually receive a grade from us. What you will receive, however, is personalised feedback, advice on your progress and the steps you need to take to help you get the result you need.

Where is this course taught?

Additional information

WHAT COURSE MATERIALS DO I NEED TO BUY?

You will need to buy a textbook in time for your first lesson. They’re available at the British Council bookshops in Agouza and Heliopolis. If you tell the clerk which course you are taking, they’ll know which book to give you.

Bookshop opening times

  •  Agouza is open Sunday to Thursday, 10.00–14.30 and 16.00–20.30. For the first two weeks of term this bookshop extends its opening hours to include the following times:

Friday 09.00–14.00 and 15.00–18.00 
Saturday 09.00–14.30 and 16.00–20.00.

  •  Heliopolis is open Saturday to Thursday, 09.00–19.00. For the first two weeks of term it will also open at these times on Friday.

Free online resources

Visit the LearnEnglish website for free resources to assist your learning.

CAN I GET A REFUND?

Refunds are only available if the course is cancelled by the British Council or if you can prove that you are unable to complete the course due to serious illness, a loss or bereavement, or another personal trauma.

Credit transfers are also available if you can provide evidence of a reasonable cause for cancellation. The credit must be used within six months, after this period the credit expires. . Read more about our refund policy below.

Calendar and pricing

When are classes held?

When you register for your course you will be told which days and times are available and when the next course will start. 

Where are classes held?

Courses are available at Agouza, Heliopolis and Alexandria. Visit our teaching centres page for more information about these locations. 

How much does the course cost?

  • 20 hours : EGP 2660 (4 sessions per week)
  • 25 hours : EGP 3280

Placement test for new students – 200 LE

English Courses Instalment Plans

If you are a National Bank of Egypt cardholder, paying for one of our courses is now much easier. 

You can pay the fees of any course over monthly instalments. Select the most suitable plan for you from the below options:

A) six-months plan –  interest free
B) 12-months plan with an interest rate of 11.74 per cent

These instalment plans are applied whether you are paying for an adult’s course or a course for your child.

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