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Language Mastery

Academic English & IELTS Preparation

Academic English & IELTS Preparation

Master academic English and achieve top-tier IELTS band scores to meet the strict entry requirements of global universities.

Intensive language training in reading, writing, speaking and listening — built around the academic English you will actually need once you arrive, not just the English needed to pass a test.

Who this program is for

Two different goals, taught together: the band score that gets you admitted, and the English that keeps you there.

The four skills

Each skill is taught with its own techniques. Weak areas get the time, not the ones you already enjoy.

Academic Writing

Task 1 data description and Task 2 argument essays: structure, paragraphing, cohesion, precision of vocabulary and grammatical range. Written work is marked individually against the official band descriptors with specific correction, not just a score.

Speaking

All three parts, practised under timed conditions with recorded feedback on fluency, pronunciation, lexical range and how to develop an answer instead of stopping short.

Reading

Skimming and scanning, locating paraphrase, and the question types that cost the most marks — True/False/Not Given, matching headings, and gap completion — all under strict timing.

Listening

Prediction, tracking signposting language, handling distractors and accents, and holding accuracy through the harder final sections.

Grammar and vocabulary

Systematic work on the structures and academic lexis that raise a band score, targeted at the specific errors appearing in your own written and spoken work.

English for university study

Beyond the test: lecture note-taking, seminar participation, reading academic sources critically, referencing and avoiding plagiarism.

How progress is measured

You should always know your current level and what is between you and your target.

Placement assessment

Before enrolment we assess your current level across all four skills, so you start in the right class and with a realistic target.

Full mock tests

Regular complete tests under exam conditions, marked against the official band descriptors so your practice scores mean something.

Skill-by-skill tracking

Separate tracking for each skill. An overall band hides a weak component — and it is usually the weak component that blocks your application.

Individual tutorials

One-to-one review of your own writing and speaking, where most of the actual improvement happens.

Program details

Confirm current-cycle details with an advisor before you apply.

Language of instructionEnglish
DeliveryOn campus in Yerevan, Armenia
Levels offeredTo be confirmed — placement assessment determines your class
DurationTo be confirmed
Weekly contact hoursTo be confirmed
Intake datesTo be confirmed
Maximum class sizeTo be confirmed
Tuition feeTo be confirmed — contact admissions
Entry requirementPlacement assessment; classes are grouped by level
Official IELTS testBooked separately by the candidate through an official test centre. Araxina Academy is a preparation provider and does not administer the IELTS examination.

The band score you need is set by your target university or visa authority, and requirements differ by country, institution and course. Confirm the exact requirement for your application before choosing a target.

Common questions

How long will it take me to reach my target band?

Honestly, it depends on your starting level, your target, and how much you work outside class. Moving up a full band typically takes sustained study over months, not weeks. After your placement assessment an advisor will give you a realistic timeframe for your situation rather than an optimistic one.

Do you guarantee a particular band score?

No. No preparation provider can honestly guarantee a score, because the result depends on your performance on the day. What we provide is accurate marking against the official descriptors, so you know exactly where you stand before you book the test.

I only need to fix my Writing. Do I have to take the whole course?

Discuss it with an advisor. If your other skills are already at target, focused work on a single skill is often the better use of your time and money.

Should I take this before or alongside the IMAT course?

If your English is not yet secure, before. Studying biology, chemistry and physics entirely in English is difficult if you are still translating in your head. An advisor will assess your level and advise on sequencing.

Ready to take the next step?

Speak with an academic advisor about your background and goals. We will tell you honestly whether this program is the right fit for you.

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