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How to Teach IELTS

ICD's IELTS Trainer & Tutor course prepares teachers and aspiring trainers to deliver IELTS preparation classes — covering the format of all four skills, teaching strategies, and how to give feedback using the exam's public band descriptors.
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Quick Facts

Study Mode
Online, self-paced
Entry requirement
Strong English proficiency (high intermediate or above) and good written/spoken communication skills
Certification
ICD certificate of completion 
Registration
Apply up to 8 weeks before the test session 
Current Teachers
Ideal for teachers who want to strengthen their understanding of teaching methods, lesson planning, and classroom practice.
Aspiring Teachers
A strong option for individuals preparing to begin a teaching career and looking for a recognised qualification to build confidence.
Education Professionals
Suitable for education and training professionals who want to validate their teaching knowledge with an internationally recognised credential.

Who Is This Course For?

This course suits teachers currently working in an educational context, IELTS tutors, and anyone who wants to start delivering IELTS preparation courses — including people without a teaching background who have strong English and communication skills and are considering a move into this field. Prior knowledge of the IELTS exam itself isn't required.
Your English isn't yet at the level CELTA requires (non-native speakers typically need CEFR C1/C2, or IELTS 7.5+) and you want to build up to it
You're undecided about whether CELTA, or teaching English as a career, is right for you
You'd like a lower-pressure introduction to teaching before taking on CELTA's demanding, fast-paced course
You have little or no prior teaching experience and want a gentler starting point

What You Will Learn

By the end of the course, trainers should be able to:
Writing
Explain the Writing test format to students, clarify the difference between the two tasks, and teach strategies for each — plus how to give useful feedback on students' writing
Listening
Explain the Listening test format and question types, teach tactics for common problem areas, and adapt materials for extra practice
Reading
Explain the Reading test format and question types, and use classroom activities that build students' reading strategies and comprehension
Speaking
Explain the Speaking test format, teach techniques for each part of the test, and run activities that build students' fluency, accuracy, and confidence

Course Content

TKT includes three core modules and specialist options that allow candidates to focus on different aspects of teaching knowledge. The core modules cover language and background to learning, lesson planning and use of resources, and managing the teaching and learning process, while specialist modules include CLIL and Young Learners.
Module 1
Language and background to language learning and teaching
Module 2
Language and background to language learning and teaching
Module 3
Language and background to language learning and teaching
Module 1
Language and background to language learning and teaching
Module 2
Language and background to language learning and teaching
Module 3
Language and background to language learning and teaching

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

Who is this course for?
Teachers already working in an educational context, IELTS tutors, and anyone looking to start delivering IELTS preparation classes. Prior knowledge of the IELTS exam isn't required, though a strong personal command of English is.
What will I be able to do afterwards?
Explain the format of each IELTS section to your students, teach strategies and techniques for Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking, and give feedback on writing and speaking performance using the test's public band descriptors.

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