IELTS is the world’s most trusted English proficiency test, accepted by more than 12,500 organisations worldwide, including universities, employers, and immigration authorities. Whether your aim is to study, work, or migrate to an English-speaking country, your IELTS score can help you get there.
That’s why preparation is important. The IELTS Focus Course offers you everything you need to achieve your desired band score.
What is the official IDP IELTS Focus course?
The IELTS Focus Course is an online, intensive program created to help test takers feel fully prepared for their IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training tests. Over five interactive sessions, they will get the chance to learn from certified IDP IELTS experts who will guide them through all four test sections. The course focuses on key skills, practical strategies, and expert feedback needed to reach their target score.
Participants will benefit from:
In-depth coverage of all four IELTS skills.
Interactive and structured learning activities.
Expert instruction and feedback.
Development of confidence in test-taking strategies.
The 5-day / 20-hour agenda: Structured online preparation
The IELTS Focus Course consists of five sessions, making it perfect for professionals, students, and test takers balancing busy schedules.
Each two-hour session focuses on one specific IELTS skill, guaranteeing efficient and in-depth preparation. The sessions are conducted live online, offering a flexible and accessible learning option.
Day-by-day content breakdown: Strategy for each test section
The course is structured to provide targeted preparation across each skill of the IELTS test:
Day | Component | Content |
1 | Writing Task 1 (Academic & General Training) | Review of scoring criteria, task instructions, and appropriate format. General Training focuses on formal and informal letter-writing conventions, purpose clarification, and tone. Academic training includes writing about graphs, charts, maps, and processes. |
2 | Writing Task 2 (Academic & General Training) | Focuses on essay planning (introduction, body paragraphs, conclusion), improving lexical resources, developing coherence and cohesion, and ensuring grammatical range and accuracy through practice with various sentence structures. |
3 | Overview of the test format, scoring, question types, and essential listening strategies. Practice includes form completion, multiple-choice, matching, and labelling tasks. | |
4 | A review of question types. Instruction covers essential reading skills, such as reading for detail, skimming, and scanning. In addition to strategies for time management and tackling various item types, such as matching headings and the True/False/Not Given question. | |
5 | Structured practice and an extensive review of the scoring criteria for all three parts of the Speaking test. Focus areas include extending answers, using correct verb tenses, paraphrasing skills, note-taking for Part 2, and effectively expressing opinions for Part 3. |
Meet your certified IDP instructor: The expert advantage
Alison – IDP IELTS Expert
Alison is originally from Solihull, UK. She has over 25 years of international teaching experience across Europe and Asia. She began her career in Budapest and has been living and teaching in Dubai for the past 15 years.
Alison brings practical insight and analytical precision to her IELTS sessions. She holds a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and has formal teaching qualifications. She teaches General English and IELTS Preparation, and is known for her supportive, encouraging style that helps participants gain confidence quickly.
Alison’s passion for connecting with students worldwide comes from enjoying her hobbies, which include reading, golf, and travelling.
*Note: This course is facilitated by a team of qualified instructors, including those referenced above. To maintain confidentiality and uphold professional standards, certain biographical details have been selectively redacted. All instructors bring substantial expertise and experience to ensure the highest quality of learning and engagement throughout the program.
Enrollment guide: How to secure your spot in the IELTS Focus Course
Here’s how you can join the next IELTS Focus Course:
Book your IELTS test to be eligible for the course.
Contact your local test centre for course details.
Check the upcoming course dates.
Choose your preferred start date.
Receive your course access details.
And that’s it!
The IELTS Focus Course helps you achieve your desired band score and have a smoother test-day experience. Learn from official IDP experts and gain the skills you need to succeed.
You can also explore the IELTS preparation hub by IDP to discover more preparation materials.