IELTS Fast Track Online Summer School Course
Description of the Course
The IELTS Fast Track Online Summer School Course ran during June and July 2012 and was designed to prepare Level 3 Foundations students for the IELTS Academic exam. This intensive eight-week course was delivered entirely online over the summer with two specialist IELTS tutors and access to IT technical support. Seven students successfully completed the online coursework and were eligible to take the IELTS Academic exam. Students who scored an overall band 5.0 in IELTS were offered direct entry to our Bachelor degree program.
Course Content
The online course content included over 120 hours of intensive work on vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking through fun and engaging interactive learning activities, helping students to develop their skills to the levels necessary to succeed in the IELTS exam. Throughout the course, support was provided by two personal IELTS tutors via e-mail and the course discussion board.
Assessment
A variety of assessment methods were used on the course and included written assignments and discussions. Only students who successfully completed the online coursework component were eligible to take the IELTS Academic exam in August or September. If the pilot is deemed successful, the course could be offered in the future to potential direct entry students.
Course Entry Requirements
Students needed to have passed Level 3 Foundations with a CEPA score of 175 or above in English. Course registration was at system level and supported by CS-resources to ensure optimal participation of students from across the campuses.
Other Requirements
To successfully access the course content, students required a laptop/PC with high-speed internet connection, a quiet workspace and the motivation and time (15-20 hours per week) to complete the online course.
Description of the Course
The IELTS Fast Track Online Summer School Course ran during June and July 2012 and was designed to prepare Level 3 Foundations students for the IELTS Academic exam. This intensive eight-week course was delivered entirely online over the summer with two specialist IELTS tutors and access to IT technical support. Seven students successfully completed the online coursework and were eligible to take the IELTS Academic exam. Students who scored an overall band 5.0 in IELTS were offered direct entry to our Bachelor degree program.
Course Content
The online course content included over 120 hours of intensive work on vocabulary, reading, writing, listening and speaking through fun and engaging interactive learning activities, helping students to develop their skills to the levels necessary to succeed in the IELTS exam. Throughout the course, support was provided by two personal IELTS tutors via e-mail and the course discussion board.
Assessment
A variety of assessment methods were used on the course and included written assignments and discussions. Only students who successfully completed the online coursework component were eligible to take the IELTS Academic exam in August or September. If the pilot is deemed successful, the course could be offered in the future to potential direct entry students.
Course Entry Requirements
Students needed to have passed Level 3 Foundations with a CEPA score of 175 or above in English. Course registration was at system level and supported by CS-resources to ensure optimal participation of students from across the campuses.
Other Requirements
To successfully access the course content, students required a laptop/PC with high-speed internet connection, a quiet workspace and the motivation and time (15-20 hours per week) to complete the online course.