IELTS Exam Preparation Workshop

What is it?

The workshop consists of 30 hours, 15 live classroom hours via video conference and 15 hours of self-study in the virtual classroom. It aims to give you all the important tools to pass the IELTS multilevel exam.

This course does not include registration for the official IELTS exam. You will find all the information about the exam call (registration form, price, etc.) here.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) tests the English proficiency of people who wish to study or work in places where English is the primary language of communication.

During the test, the 4 basic skills are evaluated: oral and written expression, and reading and listening comprehension. IELTS is rated on a scale from 1 to 9 and each score equals the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). For more information, click here.

4 to 4.5 = B1, 5 to 6.5 = B2, 7 to 8 = C1

IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council; IDP IELTS; and Cambridge University Press & Assessment.

With this certificate you can certify your level of English at the University and in the professional field, it will also allow you to work in the public sector or to participate in a mobility program.

Who is it for?

All members of the university community (students, teaching and administrative staff) and non-university members.

How does it work?

Live online course via video conference

Live online sessions. The teacher will impart the classes live to the whole group during the assigned timetable through the Google Meet platform. The video conference sessions will be recorded, and the material of each class will always be available in the virtual classroom. If you are unable to attend a session or part of the content is not clear, you can consult it as many times as you want.

Self-study. Work will be assigned that you must perform during or after the class session: written activities, readings, various exercises for reinforcement, etc.

Where and when?

Semester 1

Via video conference from 6 to 27 November, Mondays and Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

This course does not include registration for the official IELTS exam. The exam will be held on 1 December at UIC Barcelona and you will find all the information about the exam call (registration form, price, etc.) here.

Semester 2

Via video conference from 20 February to 9 April 9, Tuesdays, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m

This course does not include registration for the official IELTS exam. The exam will be held on 12 April at UIC Barcelona and you will find all the information about the exam call (registration form, price, etc.) here.

Intensive couse July 

Via video conference from 1 July to 5 July April 9, from Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m

This course does not include registration for the official IELTS exam.

Price

UIC Barcelona students: €180
UIC Barcelona PDI and PAS staff members: €150
Alumni UIC Barcelona: €206
External candidates: €230

Accreditation

Certificate of attendance and workshop completion. To pass the course it is essential to have attended at least 80% of the classes.

Credit recognition

This course has a teaching load of 1 ECTS credits. If you want more information about the credit recognition process at UIC Barcelona, click here.

Online level test

To ensure that you have the appropriate level to enrol in the course, you must follow these steps:

1. Take this level test.
2. Contact us at multiling@uic.cat and we will tell you the result of your test.
3. Once we confirm the level you can enrol in the corresponding course.

Admission applicationn

To register, all you need to do is fill out the following form: After submitting the form, you will receive an e-mail with the necessary information to pay the enrolment fee.

Semester 1

Registration form

Semester 2

Registration form 

July intensive course

Registration form 

You can contact us by writing to multiling@uic.cat. If you prefer to talk to us, please send us an email with your phone number and we will call you.

Contact details

Institute for Multilingualism
Gamma and Delta buildings 
Terré, 11-19
08017 Barcelona
Tel. (+34) 932 541 800
multiling@uic.cat