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KE–401 · Exam Preparation · B1 · B2 · C1

IELTS Preparation Online

Work towards the IELTS score you need for university, work or a visa. Live classes with an IELTS teacher, lots of timed practice and feedback on your work.

Live class times London (UK) time

Monday17:00–19:00
Wednesday17:00–19:00
Friday17:00–19:00

Start any Monday · book from 2–50 weeks

Choose your weeks — from £65 a week Free level test Try one class — £50
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Live 2-hour classes
every week
6
Hours per week
live online
15
Max students
per class
4
Skills: Listening, Reading,
Writing and Speaking
Quick facts

IELTS Preparation Online — at a glance

Class days & times
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 17:00–19:00 London time — three 2-hour classes, 6 hours a week. Students join from any country. Enrolment is open — start any Monday.
Who it's for
Adults and university-bound students preparing for IELTS Academic or General Training — for university admission, visa applications or professional registration. You do not need to have sat IELTS before.
Level (CEFR)
B1 to C1. You need a minimum of B1 (intermediate) to join.
Format
Live online classes on the Kensington English Portal — interactive lessons with a teacher, not pre-recorded videos. Maximum 15 students per class.
Length / hours
You choose: 2–50 weeks. 3 live 2-hour classes a week (6 hours). All materials included.
Teachers
CELTA/DELTA/TESOL-qualified IELTS specialists, with personalised feedback on your work.
At the end
Kensington English Recognised Certificate of completion (12 weeks or more), plus exam tips for all four parts of the test: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking.
How to start
Take the free 5-minute level test for an instant CEFR result, then enrol online. Questions: admin@kensingtonenglish.co.uk.
Price
From £105 per week for short bookings down to £65 per week for 24–50 weeks, plus a £25 one-off registration fee for new students. 12 weeks costs £900.
Why IELTS?

The qualification that opens doors worldwide

IELTS is the world's most trusted English language test — recognised by employers, universities, and governments across the globe. Whether you're applying to university, seeking a visa, or registering with a professional body, IELTS is the standard they expect.

  • Accepted by 11,000+ organisations worldwide
  • Required for UK, US, Canada and Australia visas
  • Recognised by leading universities globally
  • Demonstrates real English ability to employers
  • Opens doors to study, work and life abroad

11k+

organisations worldwide accept IELTS

University admissions Russell Group, Ivy League & beyond
Visa & immigration UK, US, Canada, Australia, NZ & more
Professional registration Medical, legal, engineering and nursing bodies
What you'll cover

The four parts of IELTS — all covered

IELTS tests four skills: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Every class practises what each part of the test asks you to do, so nothing on test day is a surprise.

Band
Your IELTS score, from 0 to 9 in half steps (for example 6.5). You get one for each skill and one overall.
Paper
One part of the test. There are four: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
Academic or General
Academic is for university and professional registration. General Training is for work and moving abroad.

Reading

Navigate complex academic texts with confidence. Learn to extract meaning quickly under timed conditions, answer every type of question and find answers fast without reading every word.

University-style texts Reading faster Question types Finding key facts fast

Writing

Master both Writing tasks. Task 1: describe graphs, charts, diagrams and letters with clarity and accuracy. Task 2: write a clear, well-organised essay that covers the four things examiners mark.

Task 1 graphs & letters Task 2 essays Linking your ideas Wider vocabulary

Listening

Train your ear to catch every detail in the four recordings, which get harder as you go. Get faster at taking notes, learn to guess what comes next, and follow different English accents.

Note-taking Guessing what comes next Different accents Tips for each part

Speaking

Speak more smoothly and clearly, and give well-organised answers. Practise all three parts of the Speaking test, with feedback from your teacher in every class.

Speaking smoothly Pronunciation Organising answers Practice interviews
Course format

Everything you need — nothing you don't

A focused programme designed around the way IELTS actually works. Book as many weeks as you need, and every hour is purposeful.

  • Live online via the Kensington English Portal — interactive classes, not pre-recorded videos
  • Class times — Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 17:00–19:00 London time
  • 6 hours a week — three live 2-hour classes; book 2–50 weeks
  • Maximum 15 students — small groups, maximum attention
  • CELTA/DELTA/TESOL-qualified IELTS specialists only
  • All materials provided — no extra costs for books or resources
  • Kensington English Recognised Certificate on completion

What you'll gain

Skills, strategies and the confidence to perform on exam day.

All 4 IELTS skills Reading, Writing, Listening, Speaking
Proven strategies For every question type
Timed practice Under real exam conditions
Feedback Personalised from expert teachers
Exam readiness Confidence on test day

Built around the real exam

The course works on all four parts of IELTS — Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking — with timed practice under exam conditions and personalised feedback from your teacher, so you know exactly what to work on before test day.

12
weeks of timed practice
and personalised feedback

Take a free IELTS mock test first

Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking with real exam timing, British audio and an estimated IELTS score (0–9) for each skill and overall.

Start the full mock testOr practise one skill

Enrolment & pricing

Choose your weeks

Book exactly the number of weeks you want — 2–50 weeks, starting any Monday. The more weeks you book, the lower the weekly rate, and that rate applies to every week of your booking.

KE–401 · Price per week

Weekly rates

Weeks you bookPrice per weekExample
2–5 weeks£1052 weeks = £210 + £25 registration = £235
6–11 weeks£856 weeks = £510 + £25 registration = £535
12–23 weeks£7512 weeks = £900 + £25 registration = £925
24–50 weeks£6524 weeks = £1,560 + £25 registration = £1,585

Class times London (UK) time

Monday17:00–19:00
Wednesday17:00–19:00
Friday17:00–19:00

Start any Monday · three 2-hour classes a week

Three live 2-hour classes every week (6 hours)
Small live group — maximum 15 students
CELTA/DELTA/TESOL-qualified IELTS specialists
All four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking), timed practice and feedback
All materials included
Add more weeks at any time — no second registration fee

Your booking

How many weeks?

Type a number, use the buttons, or pick a common length:

12 weeks × £75 = £900+ £25 registration fee (new students)Total £92536 live 2-hour classes · 72 hours

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Not ready to book? Try one real 2-hour class first — £50, and it comes off your course if you continue. Book a trial class

Not sure where you are now? Take the free IELTS mock test for an estimated IELTS score in all four skills. Questions? Talk to an advisor.

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FAQs

Your questions answered

No. The IELTS Preparation course is for learners at CEFR B1 (intermediate) or above, up to C1, because the classes focus on exam strategy and timed practice rather than basic English. If you are a beginner, start with our Essential English course (A1 to C2) and move on to IELTS preparation once you reach B1. Take the free 5-minute level test to see where you are now.
All classes are live and interactive on the Kensington English Portal with a qualified teacher — there are no pre-recorded videos. You get 6 hours of live tuition a week in a group of no more than 15 students, with personalised feedback on your work. Course materials are provided digitally through the student portal.
Classes are live on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 17:00–19:00 London (UK) time, and students join from anywhere in the world. The class times box at the top of this page also shows them in your own time zone. UK clocks go back one hour on the last Sunday of October and forward one hour on the last Sunday of March, so in some countries the local class time moves by an hour twice a year.
Yes. Students who complete 12 weeks or more receive the Kensington English Recognised Certificate of completion. Please note that the free level test is a placement guide only — it does not come with a certificate.
Take our free online level test: it takes about 5 minutes and gives you an instant CEFR estimate with a course recommendation. You need at least B1 for this course. Before the course begins, your teacher will also give you a realistic target score based on your starting point.
The IELTS score you can reach depends on your current level, how much time you spend on self-study, and how carefully you use the strategies we teach, so we do not promise a particular score. What the course gives you is structured preparation for all four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking), timed practice under exam conditions and personalised feedback on your work. During your free level assessment before the course begins, your teacher will give you a realistic target based on your starting point. If your goal requires a score that is significantly beyond your current level, we will tell you honestly — and may recommend additional preparation first.
A band is simply your IELTS score. You get a score from 0 to 9 for each skill and an overall score, in half steps such as 6.0, 6.5 or 7.0. So when a university asks for “IELTS band 6.5”, it means an overall score of 6.5. A paper is one part of the test. IELTS has four: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
No. You do not need to have sat IELTS before. What you do need is a minimum English level of B1 (intermediate) — this ensures you can engage fully with the programme and make the most of the course. If you are unsure of your level, take our free online level test before applying.
Yes. All course materials — practice tests, strategy guides, writing templates, vocabulary lists, and mock test resources — are included in the course fee. You will not need to purchase any additional textbooks or resources. Everything is provided digitally through our student portal, which you will have access to from day one.
IELTS Academic is required for most university admissions and professional registration (for example, with the GMC or NMC). IELTS General Training is used primarily for work experience, training programmes, and immigration to English-speaking countries. The Listening and Speaking papers are identical in both versions. The Reading and Writing papers differ in content and style. Our programme covers both pathways — you will confirm which version you are taking during enrolment, and your teacher will tailor practice accordingly.