Course overview
IELTS for University is a series of part-time IELTS courses that:
(1) provides English language training for high school students to achieve their target IELTS scores for university entrance;
(2) prepares students with the essential academic English skills for undergraduate studies, and;
(3) inspires students towards their undergraduate studies by taking IELTS courses within an authentic 5-star international university setting.
Why choose IELTS for University at BUV?
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Commitment to ensuring students achieve results
– 6 levels available, each level designed to achieve a target band score.
– Free resit of courses if the intended outcome is not achieved on the 1st testing attempt. (Subject to conditions)
– Placement Test for class allocation.
– Regular IELTS practice tests provided to ensure progression. -
Authentic British IELTS teaching techniques
– Curricula designed to engage students using modern and unique IELTS teaching techniques.
– Courses delivered by full-time qualified international IELTS teachers.
– Small teaching groups of 18 – 20 students per class.
– Highly collaborative hybrid-learning style -
Personal learning support outside the classroom
– Access to BUV ‘IELTS-buddy’ learning support throughout the courses.
– Access to BUV’s campus library & online digital English language resources through the BUV online learning system (Canvas). -
Learning within a 5-star international university environment
– Experience BUV’s 5-star facilities and resources (transportation, campus, services).
– Become a valued part of the exciting BUV students’ community.
– Receive class visits from BUV’s faculty members.
– Explore future degree options at BUV. -
Special promotion
Students will receive a full rebate of ALL IELTS tuition fees when students progress to undergraduate studies at BUV.
– 6 levels available, each level designed to achieve a target band score.
– Free resit of courses if the intended outcome is not achieved on the 1st testing attempt. (Subject to conditions)
– Placement Test for class allocation.
– Regular IELTS practice tests provided to ensure progression.
– Curricula designed to engage students using modern and unique IELTS teaching techniques.
– Courses delivered by full-time qualified international IELTS teachers.
– Small teaching groups of 18 – 20 students per class.
– Highly collaborative hybrid-learning style
– Access to BUV ‘IELTS-buddy’ learning support throughout the courses.
– Access to BUV’s campus library & online digital English language resources through the BUV online learning system (Canvas).
– Experience BUV’s 5-star facilities and resources (transportation, campus, services).
– Become a valued part of the exciting BUV students’ community.
– Receive class visits from BUV’s faculty members.
– Explore future degree options at BUV.
Students will receive a full rebate of ALL IELTS tuition fees when students progress to undergraduate studies at BUV.
Course content
IELTS Foundation
IELTS Foundation
At the Foundation level, the curriculum integrates various language skills to provide students with a holistic understanding of their interconnectedness, from the fundamentals of pronunciation and grammar, to more stimulating project-based learning.
Next intake date will be updated soon.
| Entry point | IELTS 4.0 or equivalent |
| Expected outcome | IELTS 4.5 or equivalent |
| Duration | 12 weeks 8 hours per week 96 hours in total |
| Class size & Delivery mode | 18 – 20 students per class
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| Add-ons learning activities | Entitled to all the add-ons listed in Package Highlights |
IELTS Intermediate A
IELTS Intermediate A
Progressing into the Intermediate A level, students start to build on the skills developed in the Foundation course and focus more specifically on how the 4 different skills are connected.
Next intake: 17/02/2024
| Entry point | IELTS 4.5 or equivalent |
| Expected outcome | IELTS 5.0 or equivalent |
| Duration | 12 weeks 8 hours per week 96 hours in total |
| Class size & Delivery mode | 18 – 20 students per class
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| Add-ons learning activities | Entitled to all the add-ons listed in Package Highlights |
IELTS Intermediate B
IELTS Intermediate B
This Intermediate B level course will elevate and refine more sophisticated language use in Speaking and Writing, whilst continuing to develop comprehensive Reading and Listening skills.
Next intake: 17/02/2024
| Entry point | IELTS 5.0 or equivalent |
| Expected outcome | IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |
| Duration | 12 weeks 8 hours per week 96 hours in total |
| Class size & Delivery mode | 18 – 20 students per class
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| Test(s) |
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| Add-ons learning activities | Entitled to all the add-ons listed in Package Highlights |
IELTS Upper-Intermediate
IELTS Upper-Intermediate
The Upper-Intermediate module is designed to propel students towards a more advanced and nuanced level of language proficiency, ensuring students not only comprehend their interplay but also apply them cohesively in complex contexts.
Next intake date will be updated soon.
| Entry point | IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |
| Expected outcome | IELTS 6.0 or equivalent |
| Duration | 12 weeks 8 hours per week 96 hours in total |
| Class size & Delivery mode | 18 – 20 students per class
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| Test(s) |
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| Add-ons learning activities | Entitled to all the add-ons listed in Package Highlights |
IELTS Pre-Advanced
IELTS Pre-Advanced
The Pre-Advanced IELTS module is tailored to elevate language skills to a more advanced level, preparing them for the intricacies of the IELTS test with a focus on refinement and precision.
Next intake date will be updated soon.
| Entry point | IELTS 6.0 or equivalent |
| Expected outcome | IELTS 6.5 or equivalent |
| Duration | 12 weeks 8 hours per week 96 hours in total |
| Class size & Delivery mode | 18 – 20 students per class
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| Learning materials |
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| Test(s) |
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| Add-ons learning activities | Entitled to all the add-ons listed in Package Highlights |
IELTS Advanced
IELTS Advanced
An advanced proficiency module is meticulously designed to refine language skills to an exemplary level, addressing the discerning expectations of the IELTS test at this elevated range.
Next intake date will be updated soon.
| Entry point | IELTS 6.5 or equivalent |
| Expected outcome | IELTS 7.0 or equivalent |
| Duration | 12 weeks 8 hours per week 96 hours in total |
| Class size & Delivery mode | 18 – 20 students per class
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| Learning materials |
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| Test(s) |
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| Add-ons learning activities | Entitled to all the add-ons listed in Package Highlights |
At the Foundation level, the curriculum integrates various language skills to provide students with a holistic understanding of their interconnectedness, from the fundamentals of pronunciation and grammar, to more stimulating project-based learning.
Next intake date will be updated soon.
| Entry point | IELTS 4.0 or equivalent |
| Expected outcome | IELTS 4.5 or equivalent |
| Duration | 12 weeks 8 hours per week 96 hours in total |
| Class size & Delivery mode | 18 – 20 students per class
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| Learning materials |
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| Test(s) |
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| Add-ons learning activities | Entitled to all the add-ons listed in Package Highlights |
Progressing into the Intermediate A level, students start to build on the skills developed in the Foundation course and focus more specifically on how the 4 different skills are connected.
Next intake: 17/02/2024
| Entry point | IELTS 4.5 or equivalent |
| Expected outcome | IELTS 5.0 or equivalent |
| Duration | 12 weeks 8 hours per week 96 hours in total |
| Class size & Delivery mode | 18 – 20 students per class
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| Learning materials |
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| Test(s) |
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| Add-ons learning activities | Entitled to all the add-ons listed in Package Highlights |
This Intermediate B level course will elevate and refine more sophisticated language use in Speaking and Writing, whilst continuing to develop comprehensive Reading and Listening skills.
Next intake: 17/02/2024
| Entry point | IELTS 5.0 or equivalent |
| Expected outcome | IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |
| Duration | 12 weeks 8 hours per week 96 hours in total |
| Class size & Delivery mode | 18 – 20 students per class
|
| Learning materials |
|
| Test(s) |
|
| Add-ons learning activities | Entitled to all the add-ons listed in Package Highlights |
The Upper-Intermediate module is designed to propel students towards a more advanced and nuanced level of language proficiency, ensuring students not only comprehend their interplay but also apply them cohesively in complex contexts.
Next intake date will be updated soon.
| Entry point | IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |
| Expected outcome | IELTS 6.0 or equivalent |
| Duration | 12 weeks 8 hours per week 96 hours in total |
| Class size & Delivery mode | 18 – 20 students per class
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| Learning materials |
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| Test(s) |
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| Add-ons learning activities | Entitled to all the add-ons listed in Package Highlights |
The Pre-Advanced IELTS module is tailored to elevate language skills to a more advanced level, preparing them for the intricacies of the IELTS test with a focus on refinement and precision.
Next intake date will be updated soon.
| Entry point | IELTS 6.0 or equivalent |
| Expected outcome | IELTS 6.5 or equivalent |
| Duration | 12 weeks 8 hours per week 96 hours in total |
| Class size & Delivery mode | 18 – 20 students per class
|
| Learning materials |
|
| Test(s) |
|
| Add-ons learning activities | Entitled to all the add-ons listed in Package Highlights |
An advanced proficiency module is meticulously designed to refine language skills to an exemplary level, addressing the discerning expectations of the IELTS test at this elevated range.
Next intake date will be updated soon.
| Entry point | IELTS 6.5 or equivalent |
| Expected outcome | IELTS 7.0 or equivalent |
| Duration | 12 weeks 8 hours per week 96 hours in total |
| Class size & Delivery mode | 18 – 20 students per class
|
| Learning materials |
|
| Test(s) |
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| Add-ons learning activities | Entitled to all the add-ons listed in Package Highlights |
Package highlights
- Designed and delivered by fully qualified English language teachers whose area of expertise is IELTS.
- Small teaching groups (18 – 20 students).
- Free weekend transport from Hanoi (either Saturday or Sunday) to and from BUV Ecopark campus.
- Free lunch in the BUV Food Court.
- Full use of the BUV Library.
- Class visits from BUV faculty members.
- Free coursebook and learning materials.
- Access to BUV’s online learning system (Canvas).
- Become part of the BUV Community (email address, BUV access card and arrival pack)
- Free enrolment/administration fee.
- Free Placement Test to establish correct entry level point.
- Free resit of courses if the intended outcome is not achieved on the 1st testing attempt. (Subject to conditions)
- Regular BUV ‘buddy’ tutorial support throughout the course.
- Regular IELTS practice tests.
- Official IELTS exam INCLUDED at the end of the IELTS Upper-Intermediate course.
- Upon enrollment in the undergraduate programme at BUV, the IELTS Tuition Fee (not including other fees) will be fully reimbursed, as long as the student being awarded a scholarship/bursary not exceeding 15% of the tuition fee. This amount will be deducted equally over a period of three years of degree.
Tuition fees
| Level | Total fees* |
| IELTS Foundation IELTS Intermediate A IELTS Intermediate B IELTS Upper-Intermediate IELTS Pre-Advanced IELTS Advanced |
VND 28,000,000 per level |
* Upon enrollment in the undergraduate programme at BUV, the IELTS Tuition Fee (not including other fees) will be fully reimbursed, as long as the student being awarded a scholarship/bursary not exceeding 15% of the tuition fee. This amount will be deducted equally over a period of three years of degree.
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Level outcomes
IELTS Foundation (from 4.0 to 4.5)
Speaking – Creating a mindset which enhances proficiency and confidence related to more familiar topics; also, addressing the specific question types faced in the IELTS test.
Listening – Developing strategies to improve not only test-based listening skills, but also day-to-day conversational listening skills.
Reading – Structured to familiarise students with the various question types, but also to integrate reading into the overall concept of idea, vocabulary development and language capability.
Writing – Creating a comprehensive bank of vocabulary and understanding the different writing styles required to successfully complete Task 1 and 2 questions.
IELTS Intermediate A (from 4.5 to 5.0)
Speaking – Focus shifts towards refining language and pronunciation skills, as more unfamiliar topics will be introduced. More emphasis placed on the different question types to ensure the most successful test outcome.
Listening – More challenging listening exercises integrated and concentrate on more advanced techniques, which are required to handle different accents or more complex audio material.
Reading – Critically engage students with the reading material, with more focus on unfamiliar vocabulary, which is essential to develop more sophisticated language skills.
Writing – At this level, emphasis is placed not only on task completion but also cultivating a writing style that is very effective and matches the IELTS marking criteria.
IELTS Intermediate B (from 5.0 to 5.5)
Speaking – Articulating ideas about complex or abstract topics, with a concentrated focus on fluency and coherence.
Listening – At this level, students have established the fundamental skills for listening exercises. Now we examine more challenging tasks, such as identifying distractors or implied meanings.
Reading – Building on the knowledge and skills gained in Intermediate A, students are encouraged to delve deeper and analyse the reading tasks which will undoubtedly benefit their reading skills and extend their range of vocabulary in all situations.
Writing – Further examines the mechanics of essay construction by crafting positions with details and precise use of language.
IELTS Upper-Intermediate (from 5.5 to 6.0)
Speaking – Students will be engaged dynamically in debates and discussions on multifaceted topics, aiming to cultivate advanced communication skills, precision and sophistication in expression.
Listening – Students will be able to encompass advanced listening comprehension strategies, and are guided to discern subtle nuances, implicit meanings, and complex details within audio materials commonly encountered in the IELTS test.
Reading –Designed to challenge students with complex texts, fostering critical analysis and synthesis of information across a spectrum of genres.
Writing – Students are challenged to demonstrate mastery in crafting well-reasoned arguments, exhibiting a sophisticated command of language, essential for success at this level.
IELTS Pre-Advanced (from 6.0 to 6.5)
Speaking – Encourage students to engage in nuanced discussions and deliver presentations on complex topics. Introducing students to the art of persuasive communication, rhetorical devices and advanced vocabulary.
Listening – Recognizing accents to encompass advanced listening comprehension strategies. Guiding students to discern intricate nuances, implicit meanings, and complex details within audio materials commonly encountered in the IELTS test.
Reading – Constructed to challenge students with sophisticated texts across diverse genres and to develop advanced language skills.
Writing – The focus transcends traditional essay construction. Challenging students to demonstrate a mastery of advanced writing styles, incorporating complex structures and rhetorical strategies.
IELTS Advanced (from 6.5 to 7.0)
Speaking – Focus extends beyond discussions to include articulate debates and polished presentations on intricate subjects. Students are guided to employ advanced vocabulary and rhetorical devices, showcasing a sophisticated command of language.
Listening – Introducing students to advanced listening comprehension strategies, instil confidence in navigating the most sophisticated linguistic subtleties.
Reading – Students are immersed in intricate texts spanning various genres, requiring not just comprehension but critical analysis and the synthesis of information at an advanced level.
Writing – Actively challenges students to showcase their ability across diverse writing styles. It encourages the incorporation of intricate structures and advanced writing strategies, refining students’ capacity to present complex arguments.
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