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Ian Gunawan
IELTS Academic · Overall
8.0
Intensive IELTS Preparation in Kuala Lumpur
Recognised by the Ministry of Education Malaysia
Official IELTS partnership
Curriculum by Oxford University Press
The Programme
A full day of English, and a band you can measure
Two programmes run back to back. The Intensive English Programme builds the language; the IELTS class turns it into exam performance.
See your week on
My week
Band 5.5 track
↑ Monday & Wednesday, 16:30 – 18:00. Friday evening is free.
- 6.5 hrs of English a track day
- 15 max class size
- 2× weekly IELTS exam prep sessions
- 100% IELTS certified trainers
Who It's For
Who is this programme for?
Students who need a specific IELTS band for university entry, migration or professional registration — and who want their general English to improve at the same time.
Need a band, fast
You have a deadline and need your IELTS score urgently.
Heading to university
You're preparing for university admission and need to meet an IELTS entry requirement.
Measuring your English
You want an internationally recognised result that shows your English proficiency.
Looking for work
You're applying for jobs or professional registration that ask for an IELTS score.
Below IELTS 4.0? Intensive English Programme
Taking TOEFL, or need exam coaching only? IELTS / TOEFL iBT Preparation
Studying on your own for now? How to improve your IELTS score
The Teaching Day
Your week, Monday to Friday
Monday to Thursday is the same for everyone. What changes is which two evenings you attend the IELTS class.
| Time | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 – 10:45 | Reading comprehension | ||||
| 11:00 – 12:15 | Writing and grammar | ||||
| 12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch · 1 hr | Lunch13:00 – 14:30 | |||
| 13:15 – 14:30 | Listening and speaking | ||||
| 14:45 – 16:00 | Communication | Listening and speaking | |||
| 16:30 – 18:00 | IELTS 5.5 | Free evening | IELTS 5.5 | Free evening | Evening free |
*Subject to change without prior notice.
Results
What our students actually score
Recent results from the Intensive IELTS Preparation class, band by band.
I'm extremely grateful to GL Academy for helping me achieve my desired IELTS score. … Teachers were kind and helpful and the owner even adjusted my classes to fully optimise my learning process.
Student review
Ian Gunawan
South Korea
Minseo Choi
IELTS Academic · Overall
8.0
China
Shenghan Yu
IELTS Academic · Overall
7.0
Levels and Progression
Where you start, and where you go
Every GL Academy level maps to a CEFR band and an IELTS range, so a university offer can be worked back to a start date.
| GLA Level | IELTS | CEFR | What you can do |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beginner | Below 3.0 | A1 | Introduce yourself and answer simple questions. |
| Elementary | 3.0 – 3.5 | A1–A2 | Handle everyday transactions and write short messages. |
| Pre-IntermediateEntry point | 4.0 – 5.0 | A2–B1 | Follow a lesson or meeting, and explain an opinion. |
| Intermediate | 5.0 – 6.5 | B1–B2 | Argue a position in detail and sit IELTS with confidence. |
| Upper-Intermediate | 6.5 – 7.5 | B2–C1 | Handle academic texts and build a structured argument. |
| Advanced | 8.0 – 9.0 | C1–C2 | Understand almost any text and write on complex subjects. |
Intensive IELTS entry begins at Pre-Intermediate. Students below that level join the Intensive English Programme first and move across when they are ready. A placement test sets your starting level; every four weeks an assessment covers all four skills and decides whether you move up.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
IELTS 4.0, CEFR B1, or equivalent. A placement test on entry confirms your level and sets a realistic target band. Students below that level join the Intensive English Programme first and move across when they are ready.
Through our online placement test. The result sets your starting level and your IELTS class before your first day.
The placement test decides. Students usually begin in the Band 5.5 class and progress into Band 6.5 once their level supports it. Teachers review readiness every four weeks — nobody is held back, and nobody is pushed too early.
We strongly suggest improving your overall English first with our Intensive English Programme. Once you reach Pre-Intermediate (around IELTS 4.0), you can move across to Intensive IELTS Preparation.
The course prepares you for IELTS Academic.
28 teaching hours a week. Mornings and afternoons are spent in the Intensive English Programme, and your IELTS class runs from 16:30 to 18:00 on two evenings a week.
No more than fifteen students, grouped by CEFR level. Every written task comes back with your own band estimate and one thing to fix.
A new term begins every four weeks. Each semester is eight weeks and opens with a new intake; a mid-semester intake starts four weeks later. Classes close at fifteen students, so earlier enquiries get the wider choice of start dates.
In person, at our campus in Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur.
Usually around two months per band. Your teachers review your progress every four weeks.
Yes, you may. If you only need the evening IELTS classes, see our IELTS / TOEFL iBT Preparation page.
Intensive IELTS Preparation combines the full-day Intensive English Programme with two evening IELTS classes a week, so your general English and your exam score improve together. It is designed to be the most efficient and effective pathway to your target IELTS band. If you only need the exam classes, see IELTS / TOEFL iBT Preparation.
Contact us and we will send you the current fees. Your books and class materials are included.
Yes, if you meet the requirements. A Malaysian student visa is for courses of four months or longer. See our student visa page for who qualifies and what to prepare.
Register and we send you the placement test online. It takes about thirty minutes. We then confirm your level, your IELTS track and your start date in writing, and you arrive on the Monday of your intake.
Send us your full name, nationality, target band or exam date, and when you would like to start. We reply within two working days.
We offer flexibility with changes to your course schedule, subject to our Terms of Enrolment. Contact us to discuss your options.
GL Academy is proud to partner with the British Council as an official IELTS registration centre, so we will help you book your IELTS exam.
Highly qualified teachers who are fully IELTS-certified and have many years of experience.
Ready to Start Your English Journey?
Take an accurate placement test and we'll show you exactly where you are, and how to get where you want to go.
