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IELTS at the English Language Centre, Wigan and Leigh College

The English Language Centre of Wigan and Leigh College is pleased to offer preparatory courses in IELTS for international students.

What is IELTS?
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is widely recognised as a language requirement for further and higher education. It is the chosen language test of many universities in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and North America.

IELTS assesses whether you are ready to study or train in English. It tests your ability to read, write, speak and listen in academic or general training contexts.

Universities and Colleges will expect different IELTS scores for different courses.

Students in class

Where can you take the test?
The local test centres for Wigan and Leigh College are based at the University of Liverpool and UMIST in Manchester. Tests take place approximately once a month and the results are issued within two weeks of the date of the test.

What does the test consist of?
All candidates are tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking modules. If you are planning to undertake academic study it is recommended that you sit for the Academic Reading and Writing modules. If you are planning to undertake non-academic training it is recommended that you sit for the General Training Reading and Writing modules.

How can English Language Centre staff assist in preparing you for the test?
Dedicated staff within the English Language Centre will assess your ability of English Language as soon as possible, and then provide the necessary programme, to prepare you for the test. When they feel that you are ready to take the test, they will provide you with an application form and further information on the IELTS test, and inform you of the test fee at the time of your application.

Further information about the IELTS preparatory programme can be obtained from:

The English Language Centre
Wigan and Leigh College
PO Box 53
Parson's Walk
Wigan
United Kingdom
WN1 1RS

Tel: 00 44 (1) 1942 761546 or 00 44 (0) 1942 761563
Fax: 00 44 (0) 1942 761572

Email: l.hale@wigan-leigh.ac.uk