Question 1

What is the IELTS Teacher Training course?

Accepted Answer

The IELTS training courses are a free* resource available to all TESOL and IELTS teachers. What are the course features?

Interactive IELTS Writing and Speaking courses

Covers Academic and General Training Writing

Authentic ‘live’ materials and official IELTS samples

Online intuitive training platform to optimise learning

All training materials included

10 hours worth of learning for each course

Practice in rating Writing and Speaking tests using the public Band Descriptors

Receive a certificate of completion

*The IDP IELTS Teacher Training Course is valued at $300, but offered free of charge to registered teachers

Question 2

Does it cost money to access in the IELTS Teacher Training courses?

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IDP Education, as one of the co-owners of IELTS, values its engagement with the teaching sector. We've been very strong supporters of English language teachers across the world.

As part of this commitment, IDP IELTS offers a free* online teacher training course for all TESOL/IELTS teachers. You do not have to pay to get access to the course.

*The IDP IELTS Teacher Training Course is valued at $300, but offered free of charge to registered teachers

Question 3

What happens after I register to enrol in the IELTS Teacher Training courses?

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After you register to enrol in the Teacher Training course:

IELTS will confirm your registration

We’ll enrol you in the IELTS Teacher Training course and email you personal login details to the online learning system. Please be aware that it could take a couple of days for us to approve your registration and provide access. We’ll email you when you’re ready to start.

You can access the online learning environment. Complete the courses at your own pace.

After you complete a course, you will receive a digital Certificate of Completion. In total, two certificates will be issued for this program, one for Writing and another for Speaking.

When you’ve completed both courses, we’ll request you to complete an evaluation survey.

Question 4

Can teachers award IELTS band scores to students?

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Teachers should not award IELTS band scores using the public Band Descriptors, but can highlight features in the assessment criteria that match written and spoken performance.

Question 5

I am an IELTS teacher, can I distribute the contents of this training course?

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The contents of this training course must not be shared or distributed. That's because the content is tailored to professional English language teachers. However, we do have information available that you can use in your classroom.

Question 6

Do the IELTS Speaking and Writing training course have a pass rate?

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Yes, a pass mark of 80% is required for all interactive quizzes.

Question 7

Can IELTS test takers enrol in this course?

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The IELTS Teacher Training course is for the exclusive use of professional IELTS teachers and tutors. The content of the course requires an understanding of teaching English to speakers of other languages.
If you are an IELTS test taker, you can access our free preparation material here.

Question 8

I don’t have time to do the full course, what can I do?

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The complete IELTS Teacher Training course takes approximately 20 hours to complete. The Writing module takes 10 hours and the Speaking module takes 10 hours. You can complete either module, or learn elements from each module.
However, we only issue a Certificate of Completion if you successfully complete both modules and the evaluation survey.

Question 9

Where else can I get information for teachers?

Accepted Answer

The Guide for Teachers provides further information about the test. Additionally, it offers detailed descriptions of test scores. It includes tips from teachers on how to prepare students for IELTS.
Download the Guide for Teachers

Question 10

How long can I access the program for?

Accepted Answer

Access to the IELTS Teacher Training Program is granted for 120 days. If you require more time to complete the courses, you will need to re-enrol.

Question 11

Unit 1: Introduction to the Writing test

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1.1 Writing Training Course Information

1.2 Introduction to the IELTS Writing Test

Question 12

Unit 2: Understanding IELTS Writing prompts

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2.1 Understanding Task 1 prompts

2.2 Understanding Task 2 prompts

Question 13

Unit 3: Writing assessment criteria

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3.1 Focus on Assessing IELTS Writing

3.2 Introduction to the Writing Assessment Criteria

3.3 Focus on Criteria Terminology

3.4 Focus on Task 1 Terminology Exercise

3.5 Focus on Task 2 Terminology Exercise

3.6 Assessment Criteria Knowledge Check

Question 14

Unit 4: Writing assessment method

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4.1 Examiner’s Marking Method

4.2 Matching Criteria to Performance

Question 15

Unit 5: Identifying atypical scripts

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5.1 Introduction to Atypical Scripts

5.2 Focus on Problem Areas

5.3 Negative Feature Knowledge Check

Question 16

Unit 6: Testing Understanding of Criteria

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6.1 Testing understanding – Matching Criteria to Performance

6.2 Assessing Task 1 AC and GT

6.3 Assessing Task 2 AC and GT

Question 17

Unit 7: Revision

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7.1 Writing Assessment Criteria Revision

7.2 Final Knowledge Quiz

7.3 Conclusion of Writing Course

Question 18

Unit 1: Introduction to the IELTS Speaking test

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1.1 Speaking Training Course Information

1.2 Introduction to the IELTS Speaking test

Question 19

Unit 2: Focus on Assessment

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2.1 Speaking Assessment Criteria

2.2 The Public Version of the Speaking Assessment Criteria

2.3 Key Features of Fluency and Coherence

2.4 Key Features of Lexical Resource

2.5 Key Features of Grammatical Range and Accuracy

2.6 Key Features of Pronunciation

2.7 Speaking Assessment Criteria Knowledge Quiz 1

2.8 Assessment Method

Question 20

Unit 3: Assessment Standards

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3.1 Standard Assessment Ratings

Question 21

Unit 4: Matching Assessment Criteria to Performance

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4.1 Instructions

4.2 Part 1 Extracts

4.3 Part 2 Extracts

4.4 Part 3 Extracts

Question 22

Unit 5: Assessment Practice - Interviews

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5.1 Interviews

5.2 Interview 1

5.3 Interview 2

5.4 Interview 3

5.5 Interview 4

Question 23

Unit 6: Revision

Accepted Answer

6.1 Speaking Assessment Criteria Knowledge Quiz 2

6.2 Conclusion of Speaking Course

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