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IH How to Teach IELTS
These extremely practical four-week modules are designed to develop teachers’ knowledge and understanding of How to Teach IELTS across the Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing exams. You learn how to help your students improve their English skills related to all four papers in the exam through a combination of materials, experimentation, and discussions.
Quick Facts
Awarding Body
International House (IH) World Organisation
Local Partner
ICD — IH's official Pakistan affiliate (IH Lahore, IH Karachi, IH Islamabad), since November 2025
Study Mode
100% online, self-paced / asynchronous
Assessment
Varies by course
Certification
IH certificate (Cambridge-endorsed for CAM and OCYLT specifically)
Duration
4 weeks - 4 months
Who are the “How to Teach IELTS” modules for?
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Are you an experienced teacher who is new to teaching IELTS? YES
Do you have B2+ level of English? YES
Can you commit 5 hours per week to study online at times that suit you? YES
If you’ve replied YES to these questions, then this is the course for you!
2026 Course Dates
Course
PD Cr.
Duration
Start
Standard IH Fee
Discounted
Fee
Fee
How to Teach IELTS — single module
15
4 weeks
Monthly
£105
No discount
How to Teach IELTS — bundle of 4
60
4 months
Monthly
£385
£370
What are the contents of the How to Teach IELTS modules?
Each of the four modules follows the same format:
An overview of the specific skill exam paper. Including the structure of the exam, different task types and the band descriptors. Leaders who complete the NPQLT programme will be able to make evidence-based decisions, ensuring teaching practices are both effective and efficient.
Activities to help students develop this skill. Guidelines and reviews of activities by experienced teachers from a range of contexts.
Ways of giving feedback to students. For students to maintain their motivation while studying for the IELTS exam the feedback they receive, and the way that it is delivered, is vitally important. We give you a range of techniques including tutorials, correction codes, peer feedback and using video to name but a few.
Difficulties faced by students and teachers in the particular skill exam. This includes common problems that students have, as well as specific issues teachers face for each skill. We provide various solutions for the different problem areas, with tried and tested suggestions for you to experiment with.
Different ways for students to prepare for the exam. This section has classroom activities to improve students’ exam-taking skills, focusing on the tasks in each paper.
Registration Process
Submit Application
Submit your application through ICD's online form. Shortlisted candidates receive an offer letter.
Payment & Enrolment
Pay the course fee and share the payment receipt to confirm enrolment.
Access Portal
Once enrolled, you'll receive your login details by email to begin coursework on ICD's portal.
Each of the four annual intakes (Jan, April, July, October) runs for 3 months.
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FAQs
What is the structure of the How to Teach IELTS modules?
The How to Teach IELTS modules are Self-Study with support from an online tutor and are 100% online and 100% asynchronous. This means that there is no requirement for you to be online at specific times, you work through the materials when you want. However, you must complete all tasks within the set week, and work in lock-step with your tutor group. Each week has required discussion forum input, collaborative tasks, as well as compulsory and optional activities.
If you choose to study all four modules (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing), you will take one at a time, with a break of a week before the next one,
If you choose to study all four modules (Speaking, Listening, Reading, Writing), you will take one at a time, with a break of a week before the next one,
What is unique about the How to Teach IELTS modules?
These modules are PRACTICAL and REFLECTIVE giving you the opportunity to experiment with techniques and then share your reflections with a group peers, which is invaluable in developing your own IELTS teaching skills.
They are INFORMATIVE and RESOURCEFUL with tips and study notes from a broad range of experienced IELTS teachers and examiners to give you a solid knowledge base – it is like having the experts right in your ear!
They are INFORMATIVE and RESOURCEFUL with tips and study notes from a broad range of experienced IELTS teachers and examiners to give you a solid knowledge base – it is like having the experts right in your ear!
Enquire Now
Take the next step in your teaching journey by registering your interest with ICD. Submit your enquiry online to receive guidance on modules, preparation options, registration, and payment process.
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Exam Prepration
Meet the Team
Our tutors bring a wide range of expertise across teaching qualifications, language training, corporate development, and academic instruction. Below is a selection of our current instructors.
Aminah Ali
English Language Educator & Teacher Trainer
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Hamad Ul Qudous
Instructor
Warjil Augustine
IELTS Trainer
Sadaf Iftikhar
Instructor
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