The Language Centre periodically offers free preparation courses aimed exclusively at UNIMORE and PhD students who intend to take the IELTS Academic International Certification. The courses will primarily practice written and oral skills.
Course duration: 21 hours (14 meetings of 90 minutes each).
A.Y. 2026-27
| COURSE | LECTURER | COURSE OUTLINE | ATTENDANCE AND CALENDAR | REGISTRATION |
Intermediate course REGGIO EMILIA | Claire Vickers | The course is intended for students who aim to achieve a score of 7 or higher (CEFR B2) by taking the exam in the January/February 2026 sessions. | in person Palazzo Dossetti The course will be held starting from October 2026 Calendar | Registration closed |
Advanced course MODENA | Elizabeth Long | The course is intended for students who aim to achieve a score of 7 or higher (CEFR B2) by taking the exam in the January/February 2026 sessions. | in person Centro Linguistico di Ateneo The course will be held starting from October 2026 Calendar | Registration closed |
The courses are solely intended to prepare students to obtain their desired score on the IELTS international certification (students will be required to practice independently in addition to attending weekly classes).
Target audience
UNIMORE students.
Admission Requirements (language test)
To access the courses it is compulsory to take the placement test and result in a valid position in the ranking list.
The test lasts 90 minutes and involves listening, reading and writing.
Registration
Students will be admitted according to a ranking list based on the results of the placement test, up to a maximum of 20 students per course.
The activation of the courses will be subject to the achievement of a minimum of 10 students for each course.
Final Certificate
The course does not provide any certificate of attendance/level and any recognition of CFUs.
More information about the IELTS exam and dates
For enrolment/withdrawal issues please contact ielts.cla@unimore.it