How to Teach IELTS
The DC Teacher Training Certificate in How to Teach IELTS is a 12-hour fully online course aimed at teachers who have already completed their CELTA course. It aims to help teachers prepare students for the IELTS exam. IELTS is the world's most popular English test, taken over 3 million times a year. It is the test most widely recognised by universities for entrance and by immigration authorities. Many students will pay more for IELTS preparation classes than for general English classes. Knowledge of IELTS is a prerequisite for every English language teacher in today's world.
Course content
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Session 1A - Differences between teaching IELTS classes and teaching general English
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Session 1B - Preparing students for the IELTS reading paper
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Session 2A - Academic writing
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Session 2B - Preparing students for the IELTS writing paper
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Session 3A - Academic vocabulary
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Session 3B - Preparing students for the IELTS listening paper
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Session 4A - Preparing students for the IELTS speaking paper
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Session 4B - resources and websites for teaching IELTS; creating IELTS practice tasks using AI
Course Dates and Prices
Spring 2026
Thursdays from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm (UK time)
Session 1 - Thursday 9th April 2026
Session 2 - Thursday 16th April 2026
Session 3 - Thursday 23rd April 2026
Session 4 - Thursday 30th April 2026
Autumn 2026
Sundays from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (UK time)
Session 1 - Sunday 8th November 2026
Session 2 - Sunday 15th November 2026
Session 3 - Sunday 22nd November 2026
Session 4 - Sunday 29th November 2026
Course fee: £225
What previous course participants say
“All aspects of the course were useful:
explanations, tips and strategies.
Thank you! I really enjoyed the course, and I feel more confident now.”
Nadica, 2024
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“Tips and tricks were brilliant. The tutor was funny, cool, knowledgeable and an amazing teacher.” Bibi, 2025
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“The strategies to help learners with each part of the test were very useful. Thoroughly enjoyed — a great learning opportunity.” Sarah, 2025
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“All four skills that were covered unveiled so many useful insights. A very enjoyable course with some great insights.” Stuart, 2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Who is this course suitable for?
A. Teachers who have completed CELTA or an equivalent certificate and want to build skills and confidence for teaching IELTS preparation classes.
Q. Is there teaching practice or are there assignments?
A. No. Your certificate is based on attendance and participation. There are no assignments or assessed teaching practice involved.
Q. Will this qualify me to teach IELTS?
A. There is no official IELTS teaching qualification. This course gives you the knowledge and resources you need to start teaching IELTS effectively, provided you already hold a teaching qualification such as the CELTA.
Q. How is the course delivered?
A. The course runs live online via Zoom across four sessions. You’ll be able to interact with the tutor and other participants, ask questions, and work through tasks together.
Q. Do I need to buy any extra materials?
A. No. All resources, practice tasks, and recommended websites will be shared with you during the course.