IELTS preparation courses
The Language Centre offers two free preparation courses aimed exclusively at UNIMORE and PhD students who intend to take the IELTS Academic International Certification.
Course duration: 15 hours (10 meetings of 90 minutes each)
| COURSE | COURSE OUTLINE | INSTRUCTOR | ATTENDANCE | CALENDAR |
| Advanced course (7.0 - 8.0) | The course is intended for students who aim to achieve a score of 7 or higher (CEFR B2) by taking the exam in the June/July 2023 sessions. The course will primarily practice written and oral skills. Prerequisite: C1 level of the CEFR Book: IELTS practice tests plus 3 with key ed Pearson ISBN 978 12921 5955-3 (cd not required) | Claire Rosemary Vickers | Palazzo Dossetti - Reggio Emilia Room: 2.8 (second floor) | Classes will take place on Thursdays starting from March 9th to May 18th 10.45-11-45 |
| Advanced course (7.0 - 8.0) | The course is intended for students who aim to achieve a score of 7 or higher (CEFR B2) by taking the exam in the June/July 2023 sessions. The course will primarily practice written and oral skills. Prerequisite: C1 level of the CEFR Book: IELTS practice tests plus 3 with key ed Pearson ISBN 978 12921 5955-3 (cd not required) | Elizabeth Ruth Long | CLA - Modena Room: B2.3 | Classes will take place on Tuesdays starting from March 7th to May 9th 10.45-11-45 |
| Intermediate course (6.5-7.5) | The course is intended for students who aim to achieve a score of 6.5 or higher (CEFR B2) by taking the exam in the June/July 2023 sessions. The course will primarily practice written and oral skills. Prerequisite: B2 level of the CEFR Book: Complete IELTS Bands 6.5–7.5 Student's Book | Tamara Sassi | CLA - Modena Room: B2.2 | Classes will take place on Wednesdays starting from April 19th to June 7th 14.00-15-30 |
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).
More information about the IELTS exam and dates (the test is held at CLA in Largo Sant'Eufemia, 19 Modena)
Placement test
To access the courses it is compulsory to take the placement test and result in a valid position in the ranking list.
The placement test will take place on Friday 31/03 at 12.00pm at the Language Centre (Largo Sant'Eufemia, 19 Modena) - LAB: B2.1 (second floor)
Placement test registration (registration closed)
The test lasts 90 minutes and involves listening, reading and writing. To take the test it is compulsory:
1. to change your UNIMORE password here
2. to bring your own headphones or earphones (3.5 mm jack only) and a valid identity document.
Class composition
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.
The course does not provide any certificate of attendance/level and any recognition of CFUs.
For enrolment/withdrawal issues please contact ielts.cla@unimore.it