Meeting Students Where They Are and Taking Them Where They Need to Be
The IELTS programme has developed a tiered, progressive IELTS preparation system tailored to the grade-specific characteristics and varying abilities of students in Grade 10 to 12.
Grade 10 – Sparking Curiosity and Filling Gaps
Classes follow a two-part questioning process: "contextual prompts" get students engaged, while "targeted probes" uncover areas where they need support. Small-group debates and quick-fire brainstorming sessions shift the focus from passive note-taking to active idea-sharing. Students who start off behind are given personalised roadmaps—including tailored vocabulary booklets, high-frequency listening exercises, and other micro-resources to help them catch up without feeling singled out.
Grade 11 – Drilling Skills and Tracking Progress
This is the sprint year. High-achieving students focus on mastering key techniques—like listening for paraphrases and adding logical depth to their speaking—by embedding them directly into timed past-paper practice. Every listening session is conducted under real exam conditions, and every speaking practice simulates the dynamic of a live interviewer. Our "one lesson, one drill, one score"approach ensures students leave each session with a clear measure of their accuracy and speed, turning progress into motivation.
Grade 12 – Refine, Polish, Perform
As the test date approaches, we flip the classroom. Students absorb theory—through video clips, presentations, and cheat sheets—in their own time, so every moment on campus is used for focused practice. Sessions are dedicated to troubleshooting problem areas and practising live speaking duels, giving students as much hands-on experience as possible in the final weeks.
Home Support – Two Simple Parent Strategies
Ask thoughtful questions: "Can you give me a real exam example of how you used the signal-word trick in listening this week?"
Set structured goals: Schedule a 40-minute weekly speaking session with a specific topic list. Having a clear target and tracking progress makes a big difference.