Overview about English at BUV
IELTS training programmes at British University Vietnam are preparation courses that will help learners advance their academic English competence, opening doors to further study or career development in an international environment.
Our IELTS training programmes have highly-experienced international educators and are designed and executed with a British standard of quality.
Why choose English at BUV?
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English-standard Curriculum
Using an English-standard curriculum, our fully-trained international English teachers deliver IELTS courses which focus on providing an innovative learning environment for students to develop their receptive and productive English skills.
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Effective Training Methods
Students are encouraged to learn English naturally with effective training methods involving various activities and modern educational technologies. The curriculum also prepares students that wish to excel in academic and workplace contexts.
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State-of-the-art Resources and Facilities
Students have access to both state-of-the-art resources and facilities at our BUV Ecopark campus with our library, learning spaces and facilities made available to optimise progress and support learning.
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Small Class Sizes
Small class sizes ensure increased student-teacher interaction and personalised instruction.
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Output Goals Committed
Output goals committed: BUV understands students progress at a different rate and want to reward the most committed students even if they do not quite reach their desired grade. Therefore, students who attend more than 90% of the classes, but do not reach the desired grade to progress, can retake the course free of charge.
Using an English-standard curriculum, our fully-trained international English teachers deliver IELTS courses which focus on providing an innovative learning environment for students to develop their receptive and productive English skills.
Students are encouraged to learn English naturally with effective training methods involving various activities and modern educational technologies. The curriculum also prepares students that wish to excel in academic and workplace contexts.
Students have access to both state-of-the-art resources and facilities at our BUV Ecopark campus with our library, learning spaces and facilities made available to optimise progress and support learning.
Small class sizes ensure increased student-teacher interaction and personalised instruction.
Output goals committed: BUV understands students progress at a different rate and want to reward the most committed students even if they do not quite reach their desired grade. Therefore, students who attend more than 90% of the classes, but do not reach the desired grade to progress, can retake the course free of charge.
IELTS PROGRAMMES AT BUV
Pathway
Pathway
The BUV IELTS Pathway courses not only equip students with the necessary language skills required to ace the IELTS Academic Exam but also introduce them to a dynamic international university environment and the tools they need to thrive in international education.
The courses were built based on the core components of the internationally-recognised IELTS test to develop students who are able to think critically, collaborate effectively, and approach their studies with confidence. With our team of highly qualified and experienced international IELTS teachers, students will be guided through dynamic sessions, utilising a wide range of techniques and activities aimed at building a well-rounded student, both confident in their IELTS skills and their ability to apply them to real-life study environments.
On completing the IELTS Pathway, students can be confident in registering for our Foundation programmes or Undergraduate programmes.
| Study time | Weekdays |
| Contact hours | 100 hours |
| Self-study hours | 200 hours |
| Number of sessions | 25 sessions |
| Course length | 6 weeks (1.5 months) |
| Time per session | 4 hours per session |
| Frequency of commencement | Every 6 weeks (Subject to availability) |
| Suitable for | Students who can study during weekdays and would like to accelerate development within a short amount of time |
| Levels available | 5 levels (Basic, Foundation, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate & Advanced) |
Part-time
Part-time
The IELTS Part-time courses are a perfect choice for students who are willing to participate the English class on the weekend. The courses span 14 weeks (3.5 months approximately) and provide students with a globally-recognised IELTS learning programme to enhance their language skills to ace the IELTS Academic Exam.
Not only will the course improve their ability to use English in an academic environment, it will also develop the necessary skillset to study in the international institutions such as British University Vietnam. When completing the IELTS Part-time course, students will be fully equipped with a confidence in their IELTS skills and the ability to start their future in any international educational environment, such as BUV with interested.
Upon completion of the Upper Intermediate level, and subject to entry conditions, students will be eligible to join our Undergraduate programmes.
| Study time | Weekends |
| Contact hours | 70 hours |
| Self-study hours | 140 hours |
| Number of sessions | 24 sessions |
| Course length | 14 weeks (3.5 months) |
| Time per session | 3 hours per session |
| Frequency of commencement | Every 3.5 months (subject to availability) |
| Suitable for | Students from grade 10 and above with the goal of studying in preparation for future academic settings |
| Levels available | 5 levels (Basic, Foundation, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate & Advanced) |
Intensive
Intensive
The BUV IELTS Intensive courses help students boost their necessary language skills required to ace the IELTS Academic Exam and obtain the toolkit they need to thrive in international education efficiently. By attending the courses in just 1 month, which include 80 hours of class time and 200 hours of guided self-study, students will be guided through intensive sessions, exposed to a wide range of modern teaching techniques and activities, and supported by our highly qualified and experienced international IELTS teachers to become a well-rounded student, both confident in their IELTS skills and their ability to apply them to real-life study environments.
When completing the IELTS Intensive, students will be fully equipped with a confidence in their IELTS skills and the ability to start their future with our Undergraduate programmes.
| Study time | Summer |
| Contact hours | 80 hours |
| Self-study hours | 200 hours |
| Number of sessions | 20 sessions |
| Course length | 4 weeks (1 month) |
| Time per session | 4 hours per session |
| Frequency of commencement | June & July |
| Suitable for | Students and adults who have had an English background and desire to learn English intensively to accelerate development within a short amount of time |
| Levels available | 5 levels (Basic, Foundation, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate & Advanced) |
The BUV IELTS Pathway courses not only equip students with the necessary language skills required to ace the IELTS Academic Exam but also introduce them to a dynamic international university environment and the tools they need to thrive in international education.
The courses were built based on the core components of the internationally-recognised IELTS test to develop students who are able to think critically, collaborate effectively, and approach their studies with confidence. With our team of highly qualified and experienced international IELTS teachers, students will be guided through dynamic sessions, utilising a wide range of techniques and activities aimed at building a well-rounded student, both confident in their IELTS skills and their ability to apply them to real-life study environments.
On completing the IELTS Pathway, students can be confident in registering for our Foundation programmes or Undergraduate programmes.
| Study time | Weekdays |
| Contact hours | 100 hours |
| Self-study hours | 200 hours |
| Number of sessions | 25 sessions |
| Course length | 6 weeks (1.5 months) |
| Time per session | 4 hours per session |
| Frequency of commencement | Every 6 weeks (Subject to availability) |
| Suitable for | Students who can study during weekdays and would like to accelerate development within a short amount of time |
| Levels available | 5 levels (Basic, Foundation, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate & Advanced) |
The IELTS Part-time courses are a perfect choice for students who are willing to participate the English class on the weekend. The courses span 14 weeks (3.5 months approximately) and provide students with a globally-recognised IELTS learning programme to enhance their language skills to ace the IELTS Academic Exam.
Not only will the course improve their ability to use English in an academic environment, it will also develop the necessary skillset to study in the international institutions such as British University Vietnam. When completing the IELTS Part-time course, students will be fully equipped with a confidence in their IELTS skills and the ability to start their future in any international educational environment, such as BUV with interested.
Upon completion of the Upper Intermediate level, and subject to entry conditions, students will be eligible to join our Undergraduate programmes.
| Study time | Weekends |
| Contact hours | 70 hours |
| Self-study hours | 140 hours |
| Number of sessions | 24 sessions |
| Course length | 14 weeks (3.5 months) |
| Time per session | 3 hours per session |
| Frequency of commencement | Every 3.5 months (subject to availability) |
| Suitable for | Students from grade 10 and above with the goal of studying in preparation for future academic settings |
| Levels available | 5 levels (Basic, Foundation, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate & Advanced) |
The BUV IELTS Intensive courses help students boost their necessary language skills required to ace the IELTS Academic Exam and obtain the toolkit they need to thrive in international education efficiently. By attending the courses in just 1 month, which include 80 hours of class time and 200 hours of guided self-study, students will be guided through intensive sessions, exposed to a wide range of modern teaching techniques and activities, and supported by our highly qualified and experienced international IELTS teachers to become a well-rounded student, both confident in their IELTS skills and their ability to apply them to real-life study environments.
When completing the IELTS Intensive, students will be fully equipped with a confidence in their IELTS skills and the ability to start their future with our Undergraduate programmes.
| Study time | Summer |
| Contact hours | 80 hours |
| Self-study hours | 200 hours |
| Number of sessions | 20 sessions |
| Course length | 4 weeks (1 month) |
| Time per session | 4 hours per session |
| Frequency of commencement | June & July |
| Suitable for | Students and adults who have had an English background and desire to learn English intensively to accelerate development within a short amount of time |
| Levels available | 5 levels (Basic, Foundation, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate & Advanced) |
Tuition fee and special offers
| Tuition Fee | Book and Material Fees | Student Affairs Fee | Total Fee | |
| VND | VND | VND | VND | |
| IELTS Learning and Preparation – Basis | 21,950,000 | 2,746,000 | 1,643,000 | 26,339,000 |
| IELTS Learning and Preparation – Foundation | 21,950,000 | 2,746,000 | 1,643,000 | 26,339,000 |
| IELTS Learning and Preparation – Intermediate | 22,609,000 | 2,830,000 | 1,700,000 | 27,139,000 |
| IELTS Learning and Preparation – Upper Intermediate | 22,609,000 | 2,830,000 | 1,700,000 | 27,139,000 |
| IELTS Learning and Preparation – Advance | 23,290,000 | 2,915,000 | 1,760,000 | 27,965,000 |
Each programme includes 5 levels: Basic > Foundation > Intermediate > Upper-Intermediate > Advanced
| Level | Entry point | Output point | Outcomes on completion of the course |
| 0 Basic | 0 – 3.0 | 3.5 | Students will be able to develop both practical skills (speaking and writing) and receptive skills (listening and reading) through a variety of educating techniques combined with real-life topics, thereby creating a solid foundation to ensure the development of students’ language and academic abilities. |
| 1 Foundation | 3.5 – 4.0 | 4.5 | With an exam-focused strategy and practical application, this level will provide students with key topics that are common in the IELTS test, while also equipping students with the tools to confidently approach variety of tests |
| 2 Intermediate | 4.5 – 5.0 | 5.5 | This level is focused on fostering language skills both in breadth and depth when working on IELTS test types, along with knowledge of the factors needed to achieve good results in this exam. Students will also have the opportunity to apply their language skills in a variety of tasks and activities that reflect the English requirements of a higher-level academic program. |
| 3 Upper-Intermediate | 5.5 | 6 | This level will introduce students to more advanced vocabularies and structures to increase flexibility and accuracy in their Academic English. This course not only builds the required skills to get a good IELTS score, but also builds the ability to find and synthesize information in the process of developing essay writing skills. |
| 4 Advanced | 6 | 6.5+ | Advanced course for students who want to achieve even higher IELTS results. Building on the learner’s existing foundation, this course will help students pass the exam with high-level strategies and approaches to help understand the exam at the highest level of depth. |
* Mock-IELTS placement test schedule as below:
- 14:00 Monday & Wednesday weekly
- 10:00 Sunday weekly
(Test fee: 550,000 VND to be deducted from the tuition fee upon admission)
Please check with your Admissions Advisor for the nearest date of placement test booking.
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