English as a Foreign Language ยป Courses
IELTS
In order to satisfy the University Entrance General Requirement fully, foreign pupils must have an acceptable English language qualification. If foreign pupils have not attained Grade C or above in GCSE English they will need to follow the IELTS course in the Sixth Form.
IELTS, the International English Language Testing System, is designed to assess the language ability of candidates who need to study or work where English is used as the language of communication. It is recognised widely as a language requirement for all courses in further and higher education.
Candidates at Rydal Penrhos follow the Academic Reading and Writing Modules, which assess whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses is based on the results of Academic Modules.
Universities and colleges in the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand and Canada accept IELTS. Results are issued two weeks after candidates have taken the test. Band scores are recorded on a Test Report Form, showing overall ability as well as performance in listening, reading, writing and speaking.