These interactive seminars are aimed at staff working with IELTS at a university or college, in immigration or at a professional registration body - and are completely free to attend.
The day will include the following series of presentations:
- an overview of IELTS – including test format, scoring system and content
- test validity and reliability – delivered by a representative of Cambridge Assessment English
- standard setting – a chance to see what the band scores really mean in terms of student performance
- security – an overview of the many aspects of IELTS security
- IELTS portfolio
Members of the IELTS team from the British Council and Cambridge Assessment English will be present. You will be able to network and discuss your situation with them during breaks.
Registration is from 09.30 until 09.45 and the day concludes at 15.30. Lunch and refreshments are included.
IELTS Stakeholder Information Seminars are CPD-accredited. Attendance counts for 4.5 CPD hours towards your training and development record. You will receive a certificate with the British Council, IELTS and CPD logos listing these hours for your record.
Register for a seminar
| UK and Ireland 2020 - 2021 Seminar dates/venues | |
|---|---|
| Wednesday 17 March 2021, Doubletree by Hilton, Glasgow | Regiser now |
| Wednesday 19 May 2021, Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester | Register now |
| Tuesday 15 June 2021, Redman Place, London | Register now |
| Wednesday 13 October 2021, Emerald Cultural Institute, Dublin, Ireland | Register now |
| Wednesday 10 November 2021, The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh | Register now |
| Wednesday 8 December 2021, Redman Place, London | Register now |
| Wednesday 1 December 2021, Park Inn by Radisson, York | Register now |
| Wednesday 19 January 2022, Radisson Blu, Birmingham | Register now |
| Wednesday 9 February 2022, Jurys Inn, Cardiff | Register now |