
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students must be over 16 years of age to enter the General English programme at IES. There is no minimum English requirement for entry to General English. Students will take a placement test on their first day of class. Through the production of a portfolio of work, students can move between levels as their language proficiency develops.
To enter General English, students need take a placement test to determine the level they can study which can be one of the following:
Elementary
Elementary provides a solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary and communicative skills. This level is for complete beginners and those who need to brush up on the basics.
Pre-Intermediate
Pre-Intermediate has a topic-based syllabus with task-based learning at its core. It's focused on developing students' accuracy and fluency.
Intermediate
This level continues the multilayered and communicative approach with task-based learning at its core.
Upper Intermediate
Upper Intermediate extends and expands on the language and skills developed through the previous levels.
Flexible Study to help you progress
Every three to four weeks, students will have the opportunity to move between levels through the successful production of a portfolio of work
General English Level | CEFR level | IELTS overall | Cambridge English Scale overall | PTE Academic overall | TOEFL |
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Elementary | A1 | 3.0 | 100-129 | 10-19 | 20-24 |
Pre-Intermediate | A2+ | 4.0 | 130-146 | 20-28 | 25-31 |
Intermediate | B1 | 4.5 | 147-153 | 29-35 | 32-34 |
Upper Intermediate | B1+ | 5.0 | 154-161 | 36-41 | 35-45 |