HOW TO TEACH IELTS
Professional Online Training for IELTS Teachers
A specialised online course for experienced English teachers who want to teach IELTS with confidence, structure and a deep understanding of how the exam really works.
A different kind of IELTS teacher training course
How to Teach IELTS is a professional development course for teachers, not for students preparing for the exam. It is designed for educators who already teach English and want to specialise in IELTS preparation using real exam knowledge, classroom-tested strategies and structured methodology.
Unlike generic teacher training courses, this program is built entirely on original materials, real IELTS preparation experience and years of working with candidates across different levels, goals and exam formats.
WHAT MAKES
THIS COURSE UNIQUE
Why this course is different from others on the market
Most IELTS teacher training courses focus on theory or simply explain the exam structure.
This course goes further.
It is based on:
real IELTS preparation courses used with actual students
materials developed specifically for exam training, not adapted from general English
a clear understanding of assessment criteria, common candidate errors and effective classroom strategies
This is a course created by an IELTS specialist, for teachers who want to teach IELTS seriously.
WHO THIS
COURSE IS FOR
Who this course is for
This course is designed for:
experienced English teachers
teachers currently preparing students for IELTS
academic coordinators and teacher trainers
teachers who want to add IELTS preparation to their professional profile
This course is NOT suitable for:
IELTS candidates or students
beginner teachers
teachers with no prior classroom experience
COURSE OBJECTIVE
Course objective
The objective of this course is to help teachers:
understand how IELTS really assesses candidates
design effective IELTS preparation courses
teach all four skills with clear strategies
avoid common teaching and preparation mistakes
guide students towards realistic and achievable band scores
COURSE CONTENT
& FORMAT
What the course includes
6-month access to an online training campus
Interactive material based on real IELTS preparation courses
Recorded sessions of the full seminar, available 24/7
Downloadable lesson plans and classroom-ready materials
Curated links and resources for IELTS teaching
Ongoing chat support for questions and clarification
Optional monthly Q&A session with IELTS specialist Marcela Ardohain
(sessions can be recorded on request)Option to extend access for 1 additional year at 50% of the original price
METHODOLOGY
Teaching IELTS with structure and criteria
This course focuses on how to teach IELTS, not just what IELTS is.
You will work on:
skill-specific teaching strategies (Reading, Listening, Writing, Speaking)
understanding band descriptors and assessment criteria
designing lessons that go beyond test practice
analysing real candidate performance
developing a structured IELTS syllabus
The methodology reflects real classroom practice, not abstract theory.
ABOUT THE TRAINER
About the course trainer
The course is delivered by Marcela Ardohain, IELTS specialist and teacher trainer with over 25 years of experience in English language teaching and exam preparation.
She is an IELTS Masterclass Presenter (IELTS Official by IDP) and holds advanced Cambridge teaching qualifications, including DELTA modules. Her work combines academic rigour with extensive hands-on experience preparing candidates for IELTS across different contexts and goals.
Upgrade your IELTS teaching skills
If you already teach English and want to teach IELTS with confidence, structure and credibility, this course will give you the tools to do so.
