Course Objectives

• Build a complete Academic IELTS foundation from beginner level (Band 0) to upper-intermediate proficiency (Band 6.5).
• Develop the four core IELTS skills - Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking - together with grammar, pronunciation, and academic vocabulary through an integrated learning approach.
• Strengthen students’ ability to handle IELTS question types, time-management strategies, paraphrasing techniques, and analytical communication tasks.
• Build academic English competencies necessary for university-level study, scholarship applications, immigration purposes, and international working environments.
• Encourage independent learning habits, critical thinking, note-taking, summarization, discussion, and structured argumentation skills.

Course Requirements

• Prerequisite: Suitable for learners from complete beginner level to intermediate English proficiency.
• Placement Test: A mandatory placement assessment must be completed prior to enrollment to determine suitable learning stages and study plans.
• No previous IELTS learning experience is required.

Learning Pathway

Stage 1: Foundation English (Band 0 → 3.0)

Recommended Duration: 4 – 5 months

Estimated Lessons: 40 – 60 lessons

Estimated Study Hours: Approximately 60 – 90 hours

Focus Areas:

• Basic grammar and sentence structures
• Essential vocabulary and pronunciation
• Everyday Listening and Speaking communication
• Introduction to beginner-level IELTS-style activities

Stage 2: Pre-IELTS Development (Band 3.0 → 4.5)

Recommended Duration: 4 – 5 months

Estimated Lessons: 40 – 60 lessons

Estimated Study Hours: Approximately 60 – 90 hours

Focus Areas:

• Expansion of grammar and vocabulary
• Integrated four-skill development
• Introduction to IELTS question types
• Reading and Listening strategies
• Guided Writing and Speaking practice

Stage 3: Intermediate IELTS Training (Band 4.5 → 5.5)

Recommended Duration: 2 – 4 months

Estimated Lessons: 25 – 40 lessons

Estimated Study Hours: Approximately 37.5 – 60 hours

Focus Areas:

• Academic vocabulary and paraphrasing techniques
• Essay organization and logical argumentation
• Timed IELTS practice and strategy development
• Fluency and grammatical accuracy improvement

Stage 4: Advanced IELTS Preparation (Band 5.5 → 6.5)

Recommended Duration: 2 – 4 months

Estimated Lessons: 25 – 40 lessons

Estimated Study Hours: Approximately 37.5 – 60 hours

Focus Areas:

• Advanced IELTS strategies and performance refinement
• Full-test simulations under exam conditions
• Analytical Speaking and academic Writing development
• Personalized feedback and score optimization

Skill Targets

Listening

• Students will develop listening comprehension for conversations, lectures, and academic discussions while improving note-taking, prediction, and paraphrase-recognition skills.
• Students will gradually strengthen listening strategies through exposure to increasingly complex IELTS Listening tasks and realistic exam simulations.
• Target: Approximately 26–32 correct answers out of 40 by course end.

Reading

• Students will strengthen academic reading comprehension through skimming, scanning, inference, and paraphrase-recognition techniques.
• Students will develop the ability to manage time effectively while handling a variety of IELTS Reading question types and academic texts.
• Target: Approximately 25–31 correct answers out of 40 by course end.

Writing

• Students will develop the ability to write coherent and academically structured responses for IELTS Task 1 and Task 2.
• Students will learn essay organization, idea development, data description, argument support, grammatical accuracy, and academic vocabulary usage.
• Target: Writing Band 6.0 – 6.5 by course end.

Speaking

• Students will improve fluency, pronunciation, confidence, and spontaneous communication abilities through IELTS-style Speaking activities.
• Students will practice discussing familiar, abstract, and academic topics while improving coherence and idea expansion.
• Target: Speaking Band 6.0 – 6.5 by course end.

Computer-Based Readiness

• Master on-screen highlighting, note-taking, and navigation techniques for Computer-Based IELTS exams.
• Improve typing speed and time-management skills for Writing tasks.
• Practice full IELTS simulations under realistic exam conditions.

Teaching Methodology

• Integrated four-skill learning approach where Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking reinforce one another.
• Topic-based and communicative teaching methods focused on academic and real-life English usage.
• IELTS-focused strategy training with continuous Speaking and Writing feedback.
• Mock tests, timed exercises, and individualized performance analysis.
• Personalized learning support and progress tracking based on students’ learning development.

Textbook and Materials

Textbook:

• Digital IELTS Academic materials and curriculum provided by Sakura Academy.

Supplementary Materials:

• Full IELTS practice tests
• Academic vocabulary builders
• Grammar and paraphrasing resources
• Listening and pronunciation exercises
• Writing correction and Speaking feedback materials
• Computer-based IELTS simulation activities

Recommended Self-Study

• Students are strongly encouraged to complete 1–2 hours of daily self-study outside class.
• Recommended activities include vocabulary review, shadowing practice, Listening and Reading exercises, Writing correction practice, and Speaking rehearsal.
• Consistent self-study significantly contributes to IELTS improvement and long-term English development.

Syllabus Flexibility

• Pacing and emphasis may be adjusted based on diagnostic assessments, ongoing performance, learning goals, and mutual agreement between instructors and students. Sakura Academy aims to provide a flexible and supportive learning environment tailored to each learner’s needs.
• For further information, placement consultation, or course inquiries, please contact Sakura Academy directly.