IELTS Preparation at ELA
The ELA provides IELTS preparation courses:
- ELA students studying the Academic modules can choose the IELTS preparation course as an afternoon option.
- Part-time evening courses (4 weeks) or Saturday-morning courses (4 weeks) are open to all candidates.
Evening Class Option
This four-week course is run four days per week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. The course is 2 hours per day between 5:30pm-7:30pm.
Option One (NZ$540)
- Tuition for Preparation Course only
- Free access to the ELA state-of-the-art Study Centre, available 7 days per week for the duration of the course, plus an additional 2 weeks after the course is completed.
Option Two (NZ$875)
- Tuition for Preparation Course (NZ$490)
- Free access to the ELA state-of-the-art Study Centre, available 7 days per week for the duration of the course, plus an additional 2 weeks after the course is completed.
- $385 IELTS Examination Fee
- IELTS test completed in one day
2013 Intake Dates - Evening Option
| 07 January – 31 January 2013 (No class:28 Jan. Auckl Anniversary Day ) |
| 04 February – 28 February 2013 (No class: 6 Feb, Waitangi Day) |
| 04 March – 28 March 2013 |
| 08 April – 02 May 2013 (No class: 25 Apr Anzac Day) |
| 06 May – 30 May 2013 |
| 04 June – 28 June 2013 (No class: 3rd June Queen’s Birthday) |
| 01 July – 25 July 2013 |
| 29 July – 22 August 2013 |
| 26 August – 19 September 2013 |
| 23 September – 17 October 2013 |
| 21 October – 14 November 2013 (No class: 28 Oct, Labour Day) |
| 18 November – 12 December 2013 |
Saturday Class Option
This four-week course is run on Saturdays from 9am-1pm. The course is subject to minimum numbers.
Option One (NZ$290)
- Tuition for Preparation Course only
- Free access to the ELA state-of-the-art Study Centre, available 7 days per week for the duration of the course, plus an additional 2 weeks after the course is completed.
Option Two (NZ$625)
- Tuition for Preparation Course (NZ$240)
- Free access to the ELA state-of-the-art Study Centre, available 7 days per week for the duration of the course, plus an additional 2 weeks after the course is completed.
- $385 IELTS Examination Fee
- IELTS test completed in one day
2013 Intake Dates - Saturday Option
| 12 January - 02 February 2013 |
| 23 February – 16 March 2013 |
| 13 April – 4 May 2013 |
| 25 May – 15 June 2013 |
| 06 July – 27 July 2013 |
| 17 August – 07 September 2013 |
| 28 September – 19 October 2013 |
| 09 November – 30 November 2013 |
IELTS Booster
Preparing for another IELTS exam to start university in Semester 2?
Apply now for the IELTS Booster programme to learn how you can score higher!
2-4 Weeks Course - NZ$ 270 per fortnight
Mon - Thu
4:15 pm - 6:15 pm
| 29 April: Reading and Listening |
| 13 May: Writing and Speaking |
This course can help you:
- Realise your potential score
- Practise a step by step approach to challenging skills
- Boost your grammar and vocabulary for higher scores
- Learn exam tips and exam tricks for challenging skills
- Get access to self-study materials and the ELA's Study Centre, during and after the course
No registration or resource fee and free access to the ELA’s Study Centre. Students must purchase a book.
Apply at the ELA reception. Deadline for enrolments Friday 5pm before the course starts.
Downloads
- IELTS Application Cover Sheet (423kb)
- Application Procedure (150kb)
- IELTS Test Application Form (240kb)
- IELTS Information for Candidates (403kb)
- Payment Cover Sheet (192kb)
- IELTS Preparation Course Application Information 2013 (272kb)
- IELTS 2013 preparation course flyer (970kb)
- 2013 IELTS workshop flyer (350kb)
- IELTS Photo Guidelines (122kb)
Contact Your Local Agent
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You are welcome to call us from Monday to Friday, between 8am-5:30pm New Zealand time. Our dedicated staff will assist you with your enquiry.


