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IELTS Program
About the Program
Freshman IELTS Program re-envisions exam preparation helping you elevate your score and setting the academic ground for your future undergraduate studies.
The course treats the IELTS sections—Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing—as inseparable language skills that you will explore in unison.
As such, the program will heavily rely on covering non-IELTS books, movies, and other materials to spur peer discussion and write extensive reflections.
The course treats the IELTS sections—Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing—as inseparable language skills that you will explore in unison.
As such, the program will heavily rely on covering non-IELTS books, movies, and other materials to spur peer discussion and write extensive reflections.
About the Program
Freshman IELTS Program re-envisions exam preparation helping you elevate your score and setting the academic ground for your future undergraduate studies.
The course treats the IELTS sections—Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing—as inseparable language skills that you will explore in unison.
As such, the program will heavily rely on covering non-IELTS books, movies, and other materials to spur peer discussion and write extensive reflections.
The course treats the IELTS sections—Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing—as inseparable language skills that you will explore in unison.
As such, the program will heavily rely on covering non-IELTS books, movies, and other materials to spur peer discussion and write extensive reflections.
parts
Curriculum Components
Admissions & Liberal Arts Education
In this section, you can expect a comprehensive dive into competitive admissions, liberal arts education, and the trade-offs of the American schooling system.
Philosophy & Political Thought
From Ibn Tufayl to Mahatma Gandhi, this section will introduce you to a wide range of fundamental texts that challenged the "status quo" and captivated thinkers for centuries. By the end of the section, you too will learn to think like a philosopher.
Historical Narratives
What is the past? Why do we need to know it, and can history prepare us for the future? These and many other questions will lie at the core of this section as we stride over a geographically diverse range of historical narratives.
Global Challenges
Before one can find a solution, one must understand the root cause of a problem. In this section, you will learn to investigate the root causes of contemporary challenges including inequality, universal human rights, climate change, and more.
Course Info
- Schedule: TBD
- Skill Requirement: IELTS 5.5—6.5 OR Level confirmed via an online interview
- Technical Requirement: Good internet connection, laptop, and headset
- Course Duration: 2 months (February 1—April 1)
- Platforms used: Zoom and Google Classrooms
- Max Class Capacity: 12 students (Spots are limited)
Course Info
- Schedule: TBD
- Skill Requirement: IELTS 5.5—6.5 OR Level confirmed via an online interview
- Technical Requirement: Good internet connection, laptop, and headset
- Course Duration: 2 months (February 1—April 1)
- Platforms used: Zoom and Google Classrooms
- Max Class Capacity: 12 students (Spots are limited)
Samvel Davtyan
Lead Teacher
Samvel is a rising junior at NYU Shanghai majoring in Business Marketing and minoring in Chinese language. Aside from his on-campus involvement as an academic peer advisor and residential ambassador at NYU Shanghai, Samvel is also a member of European Youth Parliament in Armenia. He is a TESOL-certified IELTS tutor with an extensive background in teaching academic and general English for more than three years.
Samvel is a rising junior at NYU Shanghai majoring in Business Marketing and minoring in Chinese language. Aside from his on-campus involvement as an academic peer advisor and residential ambassador at NYU Shanghai, Samvel is also a member of European Youth Parliament in Armenia. He is a TESOL-certified IELTS tutor with an extensive background in teaching academic and general English for more than three years.
Sanjar Umar
IELTS Teacher
Sanjar is a native English speaker and incoming freshman at Babson College, double concentrating in Law and Finance. As president of the Alumni Network, Sanjar has been managing and developing the Alumni Network since May 2023 on top of his e-commerce venture UZMerch, which connects Uzbek artisans to the global market. He graduated from the Freshman Advanced English and Admissions programs in 2022, obtaining an IELTS score of 8.0.
Sanjar is a native English speaker and incoming freshman at Babson College, double concentrating in Law and Finance. As president of the Alumni Network, Sanjar has been managing and developing the Alumni Network since May 2023 on top of his e-commerce venture UZMerch, which connects Uzbek artisans to the global market. He graduated from the Freshman Advanced English and Admissions programs in 2022, obtaining an IELTS score of 8.0.
Lana Bastos
IELTS Teacher
Lana is an English teacher specializing in training students to take IELTS and other proficiency exams. She holds CELTA and TKT certificates by the University of Cambridge and has taught English for exams for over a decade, with more than a hundred students achieving their certificates.
Lana is an English teacher specializing in training students to take IELTS and other proficiency exams. She holds CELTA and TKT certificates by the University of Cambridge and has taught English for exams for over a decade, with more than a hundred students achieving their certificates.
IELTS Program
$199 for 2 months
- Two 75-minute classes per week
- Q&A sessions
- Personalized Office Hours with your teacher
- Access to the Freshman Alumni Network
- Exclusive workshops & meetups
Reserve a spot
Future Course Launches in 2024
Courses
Timeline
February' 24
January 15 — Registration is open for IELTS
February 1 — Registration closure and launch of the program
April 1 — Program ends
February 1 — Registration closure and launch of the program
April 1 — Program ends
April' 24
March 15 — Registration is open for IELTS
April 1 — Registration closure and launch of the program
June 1 — Program ends
April 1 — Registration closure and launch of the program
June 1 — Program ends
June' 24
May 15 — Registration is open for IELTS
June 1 — Registration closure and launch of the program
August 1 — Program ends
June 1 — Registration closure and launch of the program
August 1 — Program ends
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