Maximise your potential. Maximise your chances by taking one of our IELTS Academic Preparation courses.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world’s most popular English test for higher education and global migration. It can help you live, study and work around the world. Find out more about IELTS Academic.

Maximise your potential. Maximise your chances by taking one of our IELTS Academic Preparation courses. The British Council are IELTS specialists.

Our courses offer:

  • convenience - there is a course every month at one or more of our centres
  • finish just before you take your test
  • familiarisation with the test
  • practise on all the papers and question types
  • exam tactics and techniques
  • tips and advice
  • personalised feedback on personal/specific areas for improvement
  • speaking test practice.

If you register through the British Council, you will also get access to free online practice and preparation materials.

NOTE: REMEMBER TO CHECK THE EXAM ENROLMENT DATES FIRST BEFORE ENROLLING ON AN EXAM PREPARATION COURSE!

IELTS preparation courses - course details and fees

Note: we do not offer Preparation courses for IELTS General Training

Note: course fees do not include exam fees

Preparation courses: IELTS Academic in Lisbon - Principe Real

IELTS Preparation courses:

November 2023
Dates: 26 October and 02, 07, 09, 14, 16, 21 and 23 November
Duration: 24 hours
Price: EUR 540.00
Time: 18:30-21:30
Location: Lisbon - Principe Real

December 2023
Dates: 30 November and 05, 07 and 12 December
Duration: 12 hours
Price: EUR 270.00
Time: 18:30-21:30
Location: Lisbon - Principe Real

January 2024
Dates: 04, 09, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 January
Duration: 24 hours
Price: EUR 540.00
Time: 18:30-21:30
Location: Lisbon - Principe Real

February 2024
Dates: 01, 06, 08, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29 February
Duration: 24 hours
Price: EUR 540.00
Time: 18:30-21:30
Location: Lisbon - Principe Real

March 2024
Dates: 05, 07, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28 March
Duration: 24 hours
Price: EUR 540.00
Time: 18:30-21:30
Location: Lisbon - Principe Real

More information? Contact us.

Minimum language level is Council of Europe B1; placement test is required.

Preparation courses: IELTS Academic in Porto

IELTS Preparation courses:

November 2023
Dates: 26 October and 02, 07, 09, 14, 16, 21 and 23 November
Duration: 24 hours
Price: EUR 540.00
Time: 18:30-21:30
Location: Porto - ECP

December 2023
Dates: 30 November and 05, 07 and 12 December
Duration: 12 hours
Price: EUR 270.00
Time: 18:30-21:30
Location: Porto - ECP

January 2024
Dates: 04, 09, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 January
Duration: 24 hours
Price: EUR 540.00
Time: 18:30-21:30
Location: Porto - ECP

February 2024
Dates: 01, 06, 08, 15, 20, 22, 27 and 29 February
Duration: 24 hours
Price: EUR 540.00
Time: 18:30-21:30
Location: Porto - ECP

March 2024
Dates: 05, 07, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28 March
Duration: 24 hours
Price: EUR 540.00
Time: 18:30-21:30
Location: Porto - ECP

More information? Contact us.

Minimum language level is Council of Europe B1; placement test is required.