English programs

Pre-IELTS English

Building academic foundations – Reaching IELTS 5.0–6.5

Owen & Co.'s Pre-IELTS program is designed for students in grades 8–9 and high school, building academic English from basics to advanced along a clear pathway. Students develop all 4 skills evenly, get familiar with the IELTS exam format, and progress step by step toward IELTS 5.0–6.5 — for university admission, high school graduation exam exemption, and future study abroad plans.

For

Students in grades 8–12

Class size

6–8 students

Session length

90 minutes

Target outcome

IELTS 5.0–6.5

Learning pathway

Learning pathway

Every student starts from a different point. Owen & Co. builds a personalized pathway based on placement test results, ensuring students study at the right level and reach their goal in the optimal time.

Stage 1: Foundation English (0 – IELTS 3.5)

1–2 months

Goals

  • Consolidate foundational grammar
  • Expand academic vocabulary
  • Develop pronunciation
  • Build communication reflexes
  • Get familiar with the 4 IELTS skills

Stage 2: Pre IELTS (3.5 → 5.0)

2–3 months

Goals

  • Develop all 4 skills evenly
  • Learn test-taking strategies
  • Time management
  • Practice with real IELTS test sets

Stage 3: IELTS Intensive (5.0 → 6.5)

2–3 months

Goals

  • Advance academic skills
  • Writing Task 1 & Task 2
  • Speaking Parts 1–3
  • Intensive test practice
  • Regular mock exams

Coursebook

Complete IELTS – Cambridge University Press & Assessment

Students use the Complete IELTS series from Cambridge University Press & Assessment — coursebooks designed specifically for IELTS learners from basic to advanced levels.

Highlights

  • Content closely aligned with the current IELTS exam standard
  • Balanced development of all 4 skills — Listening, Speaking, Reading, Writing
  • Academic vocabulary and grammar integrated topic by topic
  • Academic thinking and real-context English use
  • Clear test strategies for every question type
  • Suitable for students building foundations or aiming for IELTS 6.5+

What you will learn

What you will learn

Listening

  • Practice with common IELTS listening topics
  • Catching main ideas and key information
  • Getting familiar with common exam question types
  • Sharpening listening reflexes and information processing

Reading

  • Expanding academic vocabulary by topic
  • Skimming, scanning, and finding main ideas
  • Getting familiar with IELTS reading passage types
  • Developing analytical thinking and accurate answering

Writing

  • Building academic sentence and paragraph foundations
  • Step-by-step guidance for Task 1 and Task 2
  • Expressing ideas clearly and logically
  • Vocabulary and sentence structures that lift band scores

Speaking

  • Practicing English speaking reflexes
  • Full practice of Speaking Parts 1, 2, and 3
  • Improving pronunciation, fluency, and expression
  • Presenting opinions confidently on familiar and academic topics

Exam-realistic practice

Exam-realistic practice

One of Owen & Co.'s differences is that students get used to exam-room pressure during the course itself. Students will:

  • Practice with Cambridge-standard IELTS tests
  • Take regular mock exams under real exam timing
  • Be graded against the IELTS Band Descriptors
  • Receive detailed feedback on each skill
  • Track progress through each stage
  • Build a personal score-improvement plan
  • Get direct teacher guidance correcting Writing and Speaking

Outcomes after the course

Outcomes after the course

  • Reach IELTS 5.0–6.5 according to the agreed target
  • Develop well-rounded academic English ability
  • Sit the official IELTS exam with confidence
  • Strengthen communication and thinking in English
  • Meet the conditions for English exam exemption in the high school graduation exam (under current regulations, at recognized certificate levels)
  • Gain an edge in university admission, scholarships, and study abroad applications
  • Form long-term self-study habits and English use

Why choose Owen & Co.?

Why choose Owen & Co.?

  • Free placement test and pathway consultation
  • Small classes (6–8 students)
  • Teachers who follow each student's progress closely
  • Official Cambridge coursebooks
  • Regular mock exams and IELTS-standard assessment
  • Frequent progress reports to parents
  • Support until the student reaches the agreed goal

Book a free trial class before enrolling

Owen & Co. runs a placement test, advises on the right pathway, and offers a free trial class so parents and learners can start with confidence.

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