Free Level 2 English (IELTS 6/6.5) Course in Southampton. Classes run at Itchen College. This full-time daytime course prepares you for the IELTS exam at band 6 or 6.5, the English level required by many universities, professional bodies, and employers. You'll develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills across one year of classroom study. The level 2 english (ielts 6/6.5) qualification is recognised as evidence of strong academic and professional English.
Who this course is for
1618
Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop academic reading skills, including understanding complex texts and identifying key arguments.
You'll practise academic and general writing, including essays, reports, and task responses.
You'll build listening skills for lectures, conversations, and recorded materials.
You'll improve spoken English for discussions, presentations, and structured responses.
You'll learn exam technique and timing strategies for each section of the IELTS test.
You'll expand vocabulary for academic and professional contexts.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Itchen College, five days a week during the day. Learning is delivered through taught sessions covering all four IELTS skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Assessment follows the IELTS exam format. You'll complete practice tests and timed tasks throughout the year, building toward the external IELTS examination at band 6 or 6.5.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Itchen College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Customer service roles requiring verified English proficiency
Administrative assistant in professional or public sector settings
Healthcare support worker where English level is assessed at recruitment
Teaching assistant in schools requiring demonstrated English ability
Retail or hospitality supervisor roles in English-speaking environments
Office or business support roles requiring formal English evidence
What you could study next
Level 3 English (IELTS 7/7.5) Certificate: if you need a higher band score for university entry or professional registration, a Level 3 course builds on the skills you've developed here.
Access to Higher Education Diploma: a recognised route into UK universities for those who have met the English language requirement.
Degree-level study: an IELTS score of 6 or 6.5 meets the English entry requirement for many UK undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
