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IELTS preparation for Academic, General Training and UKVI routes

Skill-by-skill IELTS preparation with marked writing and speaking feedback, matched to the exact IELTS product you need.

Who it is for
Students and professionals who need an IELTS score for university, professional registration or a visa route.
Levels
Roughly CEFR B1–C1, confirmed by diagnostic
Format
One-to-one online sessions, 60 minutes, with timed practice between sessions

What this actually does for you

  1. 01

    Understand exactly what each band descriptor rewards in Writing and Speaking.

  2. 02

    Work to a repeatable method for each task type instead of guessing.

  3. 03

    Get accurate, specific feedback on your own writing and speaking.

Availability, provider and price

Provider
Delivered by the Shaw Academics team
Availability
You can make a real availability enquiry. Specialist capacity for this service is limited, and we will confirm honestly at the consultation whether we can take the work.
Duration
60 minutes
Price
£60 — Indicative £60 per 60 minutes, or £570 for a ten-hour block. Fees are pending owner approval.
Currency
GBP. Any international exchange or transfer costs are yours and are explained before payment.
Last reviewed
2026-09-12 (next review 2027-01-15)

No payment is taken on this site

There is no card checkout here. After a free consultation you receive a written scope and, if you choose to proceed, a hosted invoice or payment link with the exact total and terms.

See the fee schedule and the cancellation and refund terms.

Test detail and official sources

Exact qualification
IELTS Academic, General Training or UKVI — confirmed with you before we plan
Components
Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
Requirement check
We check the published requirement of your institution or authority with you
Feedback
Marked writing against band descriptors and recorded speaking feedback
Affiliation
None. Acceptance of any score is decided by the receiving body

What is included

  • Diagnostic across all four components
  • 60-minute sessions on task method and band descriptors
  • One marked Writing Task 1 and Task 2 per session cycle
  • Recorded speaking practice with feedback
  • Timed practice review

What is not included

  • Examination, test, application or university fees
  • Writing, sitting or submitting assessed work on your behalf
  • Guaranteed grades, scores, offers or employment
  • Test registration, test fees or booking a test date for you
  • Any promise that a given institution will accept your score
  • Official test material redistributed without permission

How the work is staged

  1. 01Diagnostic across Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking
  2. 02Reading and Listening technique and timing
  3. 03Writing: task response, coherence, lexis, accuracy
  4. 04Speaking: fluency, range, pronunciation clarity
  5. 05Full timed practice and final review
Diagnostic
A timed practice set across all four components before the first session.
Independent work
One timed component plus one writing task between sessions.
Marking and feedback allowance
Two marked writing tasks and one recorded speaking task per cycle.
Progress checks
Component-level tracking against band descriptors, reviewed every six sessions.

Evidence, honestly stated

A sample marked Writing Task 2 with band-by-band commentary is available on request.

Our support is designed to strengthen your preparation. Universities, test providers and employers make their own decisions; admission, scores and employment cannot be guaranteed.

We are an independent education and progression service. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by or acting on behalf of the universities, test providers or employers mentioned on this website. Names are used to identify students’ possible destinations and preparation needs.

Questions about ielts preparation

  • Which IELTS should I take?

    IELTS Academic, General Training and UKVI variants are different products with different purposes. Check the exact requirement with the institution or authority that will receive your score before you register.

  • Do you book the test for me?

    No. You register directly with an official test centre.

  • Will my score be accepted?

    Acceptance is decided by the receiving institution or authority, never by us. We help you check the published requirement.

  • How much can I improve?

    That depends on your starting level and the work you do. We do not promise band increases.

  • Is Speaking practice included?

    Yes, with recorded tasks and written feedback.

  • How long is a typical course?

    Commonly eight to twelve sessions, decided after the diagnostic.

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Discuss ielts preparation first

Twenty minutes, free, no payment details. We will tell you honestly whether this is the right course for you and whether we can take the work.

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