Secondary Plus IELTS and Academic English (Grades 10–12)

Success in the IELTS Exam
50% of the course content is dedicated to helping students deepen their knowledge of IELTS requirements and master test-taking techniques to maximise their scores. Students will:

• Understand the IELTS scoring criteria and be equipped with the necessary skills and social knowledge to apply in the exam
• Master strategies and techniques for IELTS reading and listening to optimise their scores
• Learn the language and topics that frequently appear in the IELTS test
• Know the “Dos and Don’ts” when taking the exam
• Identify areas for improvement based on personalised feedback from experienced IELTS teachers

Success in University Environments
Success in learning goes beyond the IELTS exam. The remaining 50% of the course focuses on improving students’ language abilities and equipping them with the essential skills for international university study in the UK, Australia, the US, other countries, or within Vietnam. Students will:

• Develop themselves by experiencing collaborative learning environments similar to those in university and improve independent research skills using software and AI tools
• Enhance accuracy, fluency, and confidence in using academic English through lessons modelled on higher education requirements, which also support the language needs of the IELTS test
• Build skills and strategies for processing academic texts, both in reading and listening
• Gain confidence in presenting, thinking critically, and participating in classroom discussions and debates
• Develop intercultural knowledge and awareness to support holistic growth and reduce the risk of culture shock in international learning environments

“I plan to study abroad so I enrolled in the IELTS Preparation course at the British Council. Here, the teachers helped me improve my English skills, especially Writing and Speaking. They were also very friendly and patient, guiding me through many useful materials to help me maximise my IELTS score.”
— Thùy Dung, IELTS 8.0

“When I joined the course, I had the opportunity to boost my confidence by regularly speaking with British Council teachers. As a result, my vocabulary expanded and my speaking skills significantly improved.”
— Hạnh Nhi, IELTS 7.5

“After a year of learning with the British Council, I’ve become much more confident communicating in English with international friends. I achieved an IELTS score of 6.0, which makes me feel that enrolling in the Academic English course for high school students at the British Council was the right decision.”
— Quốc Sâm, IELTS 6.0, currently studying in Australia