Section outline

    • How does the online preparation course work?

      The online course will give you the same preparation as the in-person course, using the same materials, in about the same amout of time (approximately 12-15 hours). Students can see exactly what they have to do to get ready, and the course will tell them how ready they are. Every two weeks, there is an opportunity to get feedback from a teacher on your speaking and writing tasks. Watch the short video below (click "CC" on the video screen to turn on subtitles) to learn all the details. 


      What materials will we use in the courses?

      All course participants (online and in-person) will have access to the complete set of practice materials on the Road to IELTS website. Students will receive instructions about which tasks they should do, but they are welcome to do as much as they want.

      When does the online IELTS preparation course start?

      The online independent study IELTS preparation course is always available but feedback will only be provided between 19 February and 22 March.

      When does the in-person IELTS preparation course meet?

      There are three options to take the in-person IELTS preparation course: 
      • Mondays 18:15-19:45, 19 February - 18 March
      • Thursdays 17:15-18:45, 22 February - 21 March
      • Fridays 17:15-18:45, 23 February - 22 March

      When can I take the IELTS exam? 

      The school is organising places to take the exam on 23 March in Bern and Lausanne and the preparation courses are designed around this date. However, you can take the IELTS anytime! There are usually three or four dates each month. Check the Swiss Exams website to see other dates and locations. Please contact the Language Center before signing up for an alternate date.

      Do I need to register for a course?

      Yes. Please use the link below to choose whether you want to do the online independent study course or the in-person course. It is possible to try the online course and change if you don't like it. Send an email to language.center-heg@hefr.ch before 9 October if you want to change.


      Any questions?

      Send an email to language.center-heg@hefr.ch and we will be happy to provide more information.