We will follow UK Government guidance with regard to safety measures in the classroom. The maximum student number in class will be reduced to 8, we will implement safe-distancing, staggered break times, regular thorough cleaning, hand sanitiser will be provided, classrooms will be well ventilated.
Our homestay hosts will provide a safe, comfortable and friendly place to stay. If you, or a member of your homestay family, becomes ill, you will self-isolate together.
Our priority is to do our best to keep our students safe. As a result there may be times when we may not be able to offer our traditional social programme.
Please see our Covid-19 Guidelines, and please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.
Some of our students have to self-isolate, take COVID-19 tests and complete forms. Below is a video of one of our students explaining what it was like for him. Always refer to the UK government website to find out what you need to do, and please contact us if you are unsure of anything.
Please always check your own country's travel regulations about entering and departing England.
This course will allow you to prepare for your IELTS exam from the comfort of your home.
At Hilderstone College we believe that good exam preparation should focus both on exam skills and language development. This course will give you just that: a chance to prepare for the different parts of the exam, and a chance to improve your overall level of English.
This course is aimed at intermediate-level students, and you will have lessons every day from Monday to Friday. Your teacher will set some work for you overnight.
If you feel you need some extra help with your exam, you can book a 30-minute tutorial to discuss your progress. However you could also use the session to go through your essays, analyse your mistakes or just to boost your confidence in speaking.
There may be times when you join our face-to-face classes online (hybrid learning).
Working online, this course will help you develop your grammar, vocabulary and exam skills in order to give you the best possible preparation for the IELTS exam.
By the end of the course, the student will not only have an improved understanding of English grammar and vocabulary, they will be better prepared for the IELTS exam with a sharper understanding of what each section of the exam requires.
We use Zoom for our lessons. Click here for a demo.
We have two course options available (subject to availability). You can choose 15 or 21 online hours per week. There will be regular breaks for your comfort. A timetable is available for each course option (see samples below). The teacher will also set some overnight work.
Course available throughout the year. Students can book a minimum of two weeks.
*Please note that the College closes for Christmas from 17 December 2021 to 10 January 2022, and from 19 December 2022 to 6 January 2023.
The following dates are bank holidays in the UK, and no lessons take place on those days. We will arrange to make up the time during the rest of the course.
Registration fee: £20
Tuition fee 2-4 weeks:
For courses of 5+ weeks, please contact us for a quotation
Exam S.O.S. (optional 30-minute tutorials): £30
Full terms and conditions for online courses available here.
| UK time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 09.00 - 10.00 | Each online lesson will be full of grammar, vocabulary and skills practices | ||||
| 10.00 - 10.10 | Break | ||||
| 10.10 - 11.10 | Online lesson | ||||
| 11.10 - 11.30 | Break | ||||
| 11.30 - 12.30 | Online lesson | ||||
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Overnight: Offline |
Homework will be set every evening | ||||
| UK time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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| 09.00 - 10.00 | Each online lesson will be full of grammar, vocabulary and skills practices | ||||
| 10.00 - 10.10 | Break | ||||
| 10.10 - 11.10 | Online lesson | ||||
| 11.10 - 11.30 | Break | ||||
| 11.30 - 12.30 | Online lesson | ||||
| 12.30 - 13.45 | Lunch break | ||||
| 13.45 - 16.00 (including a 15-minute break) | Online lesson | ||||
| Overnight: Offline | Homework will be set every evening | ||||
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Complete our enrolment form |
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Submit your pre-course test and questionnaire |
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Once we have accepted your enrolment, make payment of your course fees. Click here for our Payment & Banking page. |
| Before the beginning of your course, you will get a full course confirmation. Your tutor will be in touch the Friday before your course starts with the link to access your first online lesson. If you have any questions or queries in the meantime, please feel free to contact us. | |
