Where We’ve Been November Highlights: Exploring New Opportunities for Students On my recent trip to Queen Ethelburga's for their Open Day, I was able to get an insightful glimpse into the school's vibrant community and the range of opportunities they offer. The...
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IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Process Diagram for University Applications
Below is a process diagram showing a simplified process for entering university abroad. Note how the model answer approaches the overview. It is very important when writing the overview for a process diagram that you show how many stages the process is...
Model IELTS Writing Task 2: Should Art Be Taught At SchoolModel
The essay below tackles the topic of teaching art in high schools. For many IELTS candidates, education is a familiar and relatable subject, making it an ideal and recurring theme in the test. Discussions around education often involve weighing the pros and cons of...
IELTS News Tracker: November 2024
This month PTE announced that it had introduced human examiners to its computer-marked test – proving that AI cannot really take over the world, and that the human touch you get in IELTS is becoming ever more valued. More on that below. You will also find updates on...
School’s Out: IELTS and OET Teaching Stories From October 2024
Here’s a quick update on what we’ve been up to and a peak at our future diary appointments! Where We’ve Been We’re frequently consulted for our expertise in recommending top-tier high schools and universities across the UK for our students. As part of this...
IELTS Academic Writing Task 1: Line Graph and Pie Chart for International Education
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The line graph below shows the annual number of international students studying at four high schools in a given country from 2010 to 2020. The pie chart provides a breakdown of the countries these international...
Learn IELTS Vocabulary with Speaking Model Answers: Animals
Animals frequently come up in the IELTS Speaking and Writing tests. On this page, you’ll find useful words and phrases, along with IELTS-style questions to help you get comfortable discussing animals. Essential Vocabulary Here are some key words to help you talk about...
IELTS News Tracker: October 2024
In the October edition, we reveal some game-changing news about IELTS in New Zealand and China and bring you updates on the latest emigration happenings in an increasingly challenging environment. IELTS One Skill Retake Now Accepted in New Zealand New Zealand...
School’s Out: IELTS and OET Teaching Stories From September 2024
Get up to speed with the latest developments at our school and in the wider IELTS world! What We Have Been Up To It has been a busy month as for many deadlines are approaching and they have realised late on that they need some help with IELTS. Apart from lessons we...
IELTS General Task 1 Model Answer: Writing to an Employment Company
There are three kinds of letters that you might be asked to write in the IELTS Writing test: formal, informal, or semi-formal. The below is an example of a formal question, together with an analysis of the question and some key tips for answering. Task 1...