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IELTS Academic English

Improve Your English for IELTS Academic Success

Preparing for further study, professional registration or university pathways?

20 July to 25 September 2026

12 October to 18 December 2026

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IELTS Academic English Short Courses

Our IELTS Academic English course helps you strengthen your academic English skills and prepare for success in the IELTS Academic Test.

 

You’ll practise reading, writing, listening and speaking skills while learning strategies to improve your test performance.

 

Enquire today and and prepare for your IELTS goals.

Start anytime

You don’t have to wait for a new course to begin. You can join at any time. If you miss any topics, you’ll have the opportunity to complete them in the next class.

Why choose this course?

The IELTS Academic Test requires specific skills and strategies. This course provides structured practice to help you approach the test with confidence.

 

This course will help you:

  • Improve academic English skills
  • Develop IELTS test strategies
  • Build academic vocabulary
  • Practise exam-style activities
  • Improve speaking and writing confidence

Course levels and progression

Participants may enrol in any Professional English course at any time. Each course focuses on a different area of professional communication and can be completed as a standalone course or combined with other courses. Participants may choose to complete one course or all four courses depending on their learning goals.

IELTS Academic 1:

IELTS Foundations

Build confidence across all IELTS Academic skill areas while becoming familiar with the test format and expectations. Participants will develop skills in:

  • Understanding IELTS Academic test requirements and scoring
  • Reading for main ideas, detail and key information
  • Writing effective Task 1 reports and Task 2 essays
  • Listening for essential information and note-taking
  • Developing academic vocabulary and grammar accuracy
  • Applying strategies for common IELTS question types

IELTS Academic 2:

Academic IELTS Skills

Strengthen the language and communication skills required for academic study and IELTS success. Participants will develop skills in:

  • Understanding and analysing academic texts
  • Expanding academic vocabulary and paraphrasing techniques
  • Writing clear and well-organised Task 1 and Task 2 responses
  • Listening to lectures, discussions and presentations
  • Expressing and justifying opinions in speaking tasks
  • Improving coherence, cohesion and grammatical range
  • Managing time effectively during the test

IELTS Academic 3:

Advanced IELTS Strategies
Develop higher-level techniques and strategies to improve performance across all test components. Participants will develop skills in:
  • Tackling challenging reading passages and question types
  • Writing more detailed and sophisticated responses
  • Using advanced vocabulary and complex sentence structures
  • Listening for inference, attitude and implied meaning
  • Extending and developing speaking responses
  • Recognising and avoiding common errors that affect band scores
  • Building confidence under exam conditions

IELTS Academic 4:

Practice and Exam Readiness

Refine skills and maximise performance through intensive practice and targeted exam preparation. Participants will develop skills in:
  • Completing authentic IELTS-style reading tasks
  • Producing high-quality Task 1 and Task 2 responses
  • Listening to a variety of IELTS-style recordings and accents
  • Delivering fluent and confident speaking responses
  • Applying advanced test-taking strategies
  • Completing practice tests with feedback and reflection
  • Developing a personalised plan for test day success

Flexible study pathway

  • Join any IELTS Academic course at any time.
  • Complete one course or all four courses.
  • Repeat courses with new materials and practice activities.
  • Improve Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking skills in every course.
  • Suitable for learners preparing for university entry, professional registration, skilled migration and other IELTS Academic pathways.
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Who is this course for?

This course is designed for learners who need an IELTS score for:
  • Further study
  • University pathways
  • Professional registration
  • Career opportunities

To register your interest in the IELTS course, please complete our PCL enquiry form.

Course locations and dates

20 July – 25 September 2026

12 October – 18 December 2026

Bankstown

Our Navitas Skilled Futures College in Bankstown is close to the central business district. We are across the road from Bankstown Centro shopping centre, cinema and council building.

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Could You Study for Free?

If you are eligible for the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) or Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program, you may be able to access FREE English, digital skills and other training through our government-funded programs.

 

Ask our team about your eligibility and the free learning options available to you.

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