Live online • Accredited • From beginner to Ofqual Level 6
From your very first IELTS class to a regulated Level 6 qualification, develop the skills, confidence and recognition to become the teacher students trust.
Becky Dias
IELTS teacher
Peter
IELTS teacher
Each course builds on the last — start wherever your experience puts you, and progress toward a regulated Level 6 qualification.
ALAP Accredited
20 Feb 2027 – 17 Jul 2027
Sat 12:30–14:15 · Weekly · Live online sessions, UK time
For EFL teachers with little or no IELTS experience. Covers the full test structure, teaching methodologies for all four components, and marking with constructive feedback.
ALAP Accredited
20 Feb 2027 – 8 May 2027
Sat 10:00–11:30 · Every two weeks · Live online sessions, UK time
For teachers already teaching IELTS who want to refine their technique through reflection and peer exchange — the ideal foundation before Level 6.
Trinity College London Accredited
30 Jan 2027 – 19 Jun 2027
Sat 10:00–12:00 · Weekly · Live online sessions, UK time
A regulated Level 6 qualification. Master resource evaluation, adaptation and creation, and use the Lesson Study framework to trial and refine materials with peers.
Dates don’t suit? Register for the 2027 intakes and we’ll let you know as soon as they’re confirmed.
Short, practical 3–5 hour sessions designed to support IELTS teachers and teaching teams.
Raise your English proficiency skills and develop the practical skills you need to go on and teach IELTS with confidence.
Train with experienced IELTS teachers and trainers who understand real classrooms.
Try new ideas in your classroom and get feedback that helps you improve.
Journal subscriptions and practical materials you can use long after the course ends.
Tutors stay in touch as you apply what you’ve learned in your teaching.
“Before this course I was nervous about teaching IELTS. Now I understand the exam, my students are making faster progress, and I feel far more confident.”
“The Level 6 course completely changed how I teach writing and speaking. The practical tasks and feedback were incredibly valuable.”
“The tutors are outstanding and genuinely supportive. I now have strategies I use every single day in my classes.”
Everything you need to know about our courses, fees, payment plans and enrolment.
MTS IELTS Teacher Training offers live online professional development for English-language teachers at every stage of their IELTS teaching journey. Our pathway ranges from introductory training for teachers new to IELTS through to an Ofqual-regulated Level 6 qualification.
Our courses are suitable for:
Yes. All courses are delivered live online, so teachers can join from different countries and teaching contexts. All our courses have a self-access component available through a dedicated platform complementing live sessions delivered on Zoom.
Yes. Our courses are designed for an international audience and are delivered live online. More than 20 countries have been represented across our programmes.
All published course times are shown in UK time. Please check the corresponding time in your location before applying.
Not for every course. The Introduction to Teaching IELTS course is designed for teachers with little or no IELTS teaching experience. Teachers who are already teaching IELTS may be better suited to Reflective Practice for IELTS Teachers or the Certificate for Practising Teachers: IELTS Preparation.
No. You can begin with the course that best matches your current experience, confidence and professional goals. Each course supports progression to the next level, but you do not need to start at the beginner stage if you already have relevant IELTS teaching experience.
Choose the course that best reflects your current experience:
Yes. You can book a consultation or express your interest, and our team will help you identify the most suitable course and starting point.
Our teacher-training pathway includes:
Yes. Each course develops the knowledge and skills needed for the next stage of the pathway, from introductory IELTS teaching through to advanced, regulated Level 6 study. Here are a few examples of progression through our courses:
The courses are designed for different levels of experience:
This course is for EFL teachers with little or no previous IELTS teaching experience.
You will develop an understanding of:
Yes. The course covers Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
Yes. Introduction to Teaching IELTS provides an ideal foundation for progression to the Certificate for Practising Teachers: IELTS Preparation, however, we recommend that you spend at least six months teaching IELTS preparation afterwards before you dive into the next qualification.
The course is delivered over 20 weeks, approximately 4.5 months.
The course includes:
Yes. Introduction to Teaching IELTS is an ALAP-accredited course.
Each week follows the same pattern: self-access content on the LMS first, then a live session to discuss it. At the end of each unit, there's an Experiment and Reflect week, where you try out an idea in your own classroom and log it in your Reflective Journal. The two 1-week opening and closing units also include their own experiment and reflect element (six experiments in total across the course).
If your journal entry is marked "Incomplete / Resubmit" (meaning it's missing, too brief, doesn't clearly describe a classroom experiment, or the reflection is too surface-level), your tutor will give you guidance and invite you to resubmit. There's no penalty for this beyond the resubmission itself.
Attendance and participation: Attend and participate in at least 16 out of 18 live sessions. Assessed tasks: Complete at least four of the six experiments, then complete and submit your reflective journal entries. We recommend completing your experiments and reflective journal entries as you move through the course units, rather than leaving them until the end. Deadline: Final submissions (and any resubmissions) must be submitted within 7 days of the course's final session.
This course is for teachers who are already teaching IELTS and want to improve their classroom practice through reflection, experimentation, feedback and peer exchange.
You will learn how to:
The course is most suitable for teachers who are already teaching IELTS or who have access to an IELTS teaching context. This allows you to apply new ideas in your classroom and reflect on the results.
Each unit follows a fortnightly cycle: Self-access week – unit opens on the LMS; you work through self-study material and pre-session tasks. Live session week – a 1.5-hour Zoom session with your tutor and peers. Experiment and reflect + self-access week (no live class) – you trial one strategy from the unit in your own teaching, then log a Reflective Journal entry on the LMS before the next unit opens.
If your journal entry is marked "Incomplete / Resubmit" (meaning it's missing, too brief, doesn't clearly describe a classroom experiment, or the reflection is too surface-level), your tutor will give you guidance and invite you to resubmit. There's no penalty for this beyond the resubmission itself.
Yes. Reflective Practice for IELTS Teachers provides an ideal foundation for progression to the Certificate for Practising Teachers: IELTS Preparation.
The course is delivered over 12 weeks, approximately three months.
The course includes:
Attendance and participation: Attend and participate in at least 5 out of 6 live sessions. Assessed tasks: Complete at least four of the six experiments, then complete and submit your reflective journal entries. We recommend completing your experiments and reflective journal entries as you move through the course units, rather than leaving them until the end. Deadline: Final submissions (and any resubmissions) must be submitted within 7 days of the course's final session.
Yes. Reflective Practice for IELTS Teachers is an ALAP-accredited course.
The Certificate for Practising Teachers: IELTS Preparation is an advanced professional qualification for practising IELTS teachers who want to strengthen their teaching, materials development and reflective practice.
It is designed for experienced IELTS teachers who are ready to undertake advanced professional study and work towards a regulated Level 6 award.
The course develops advanced skills in:
Lesson Study is a collaborative professional-development approach in which teachers plan, trial, review and improve lessons or teaching materials. It helps teachers examine how classroom decisions affect learning and use evidence from practice to improve future teaching.
Each week follows the same rhythm: you work through self-access content first, then come together for a live session with your tutor to discuss and build on it. Units 1–4 each end with an assignment week — there's no live session that week, giving you dedicated time to complete and submit the assessed task for that unit. You'll also have three tutorials across the course (group, written, and one-to-one) to support your progress.
Yes. The Certificate for Practising Teachers: IELTS Preparation is an Ofqual-regulated award.
The qualification is validated by Trinity College London.
The Certificate for Practising Teachers: IELTS Preparation is intended for practising IELTS teachers with relevant teaching experience. Teachers who are new to teaching IELTS should consider Introduction to Teaching IELTS first.
No. IELTS examiner recruitment, selection and training are separate from IELTS teacher training. The qualification develops your expertise as an IELTS teacher but does not automatically qualify you as an IELTS examiner.
The course is delivered over 21 weeks, approximately five months.
The course is for teachers who are teaching IELTS or who have access to an IELTS teaching context. This can be an IELTS preparation group or an individual student. Since Assignment Four is about trialling IELTS teaching materials, you need to have a group/student who could plausibly use IELTS prep materials, as opposed to complete beginners. This allows you to apply new ideas in your classroom and reflect on the results.
The course includes:
Attendance and participation: Attend at least 16 out of 17 live sessions, and attend all three required tutorials (a group tutorial on academic integrity, a written tutorial, and a one-to-one tutorial with your tutor). Assessed tasks: Complete and pass all four assignments. Deadline: Assignments are submitted at the end of each assignment week, as set out in the course timetable. Once your assignments have passed internal marking, they're sent to Trinity College London for external moderation. Your certificate is issued once Trinity confirms your final result — typically within 6 weeks of submission for moderation.
If one, two, or three of your four assignments score below the pass mark (8 out of 16), you'll be referred rather than failed. This means you'll have one resubmission opportunity, covering only the task(s) you didn't pass. If all four assignments score below 8/16 on your first attempt, there's no resubmission route — the course is failed outright. Either way, you won't be left without options: candidates who don't succeed on their first attempt may be able to enrol on another Certificate for Practising Teachers: IELTS Preparation course, at the discretion of the course provider.
Bridging the Gap is designed for lower-level EFL teachers who want to improve their own English-language proficiency and develop the practical skills needed to progress towards teaching more mature students, higher levels and IELTS confidently.
It is suitable for teachers who are interested in teaching IELTS but would benefit from strengthening their own English proficiency before entering the main IELTS teacher-training pathway.
The course runs 18 weeks, approximately 4 months (62 hours total: 35 hours self-access, 27 hours live) with one 90-minute live session per week. Each week, participants first complete self-access tasks, then attend the live session built on that work — roughly 3+ hours commitment per week overall. It's split into three modules:
Each module ends with a Teaching Task plus an IELTS Mock Test. There are four IELTS mock tests woven into the course including the initial one before week 1.
Bridging the Gap is a preparatory programme. It helps teachers build the language proficiency and practical foundations needed for further IELTS teacher training. Participants who complete the course and score at C1 level in IELTS qualify to attend our Introduction to Teaching IELTS course.
Attendance and participation: Attend at least 16 out of 18 live sessions. Assessed tasks: Complete and pass all three Teacher Tasks, complete all four IELTS mock tests when they are due.
Our training pathway includes ALAP-accredited courses:
and an Ofqual-regulated Level 6 award validated by Trinity College London:
ALAP (Awarding Language Acquisition for Professionals) is an independent, international accreditation body for English-language teaching and training providers.
Successful participants receive the relevant certificate or award for the course they complete. Certification requirements, including attendance and completion requirements, will be explained before the course begins.
Recognition requirements can differ between countries, employers and education systems, so participants should check any specific local or institutional requirements.
MTS provides specialist IELTS teacher training. IELTS test ownership and examiner recruitment are managed separately by the official IELTS organisations.
The courses are delivered through live online lessons. Live participation gives you the opportunity to interact with tutors, discuss teaching ideas and learn with other teachers.
Attendance and active participation are expected at every session. If you miss a session — including one within your permitted allowance of 10% sessions — you must still complete the Staying Connected task. When sessions are missed, it's not just the content that's affected but the shared learning that happens through discussion and reflection with others. This task helps you reconnect with the group, understand how others experienced the session, and deepen your own understanding of the topic. Learning is stronger when it's social, and this keeps that sense of community going even when you can't attend. You're expected to:
The full task and prompts are on the LMS. Submit by the agreed deadline — and before you attend the next session. This rule applies to all our Teacher Training courses.
Yes. The main courses combine live teaching with self-guided learning. Self-guided work may include reading, reflection, lesson preparation, resource evaluation and practical classroom tasks.
The total published learning hours are:
You should also allow regular time between sessions to apply, review and reflect on what you have learned.
Yes. The training focuses on practical classroom strategies, teaching resources, feedback, reflection and techniques that can be applied directly in IELTS lessons.
Yes. Live sessions provide opportunities to exchange ideas, discuss classroom experiences and learn from teachers working in different countries and contexts.
Courses are delivered by experienced IELTS teachers and trainers with a strong understanding of real classroom practice.
Yes. Feedback is an important part of the learning experience. You will have opportunities to reflect on your practice, discuss new ideas and receive guidance that supports your professional development.
Yes. Participants receive practical materials and access to relevant journal subscriptions and resources that can continue to support their teaching after the course.
Yes. Our tutors continue to support teachers as they apply what they have learned in their own classrooms.
MTS has trained more than 1,000 teachers from over 20 countries. Our courses have an average satisfaction rating of 4.9 stars, and 98% of participants say they would recommend them.
Current course fees are published on each course page. Please visit the relevant course page or contact our team for up-to-date pricing.
Yes. Monthly instalment plans are available for the three main courses - the sooner you begin, the smaller each instalment will be, as they are calculated automatically and spread beyond the course start date for added flexibility.
Contact our team before applying, and we will provide the available payment schedule for your chosen course.
Course fees are published in British pounds.
Yes. An employer or organisation may pay the course fee on your behalf. Please contact us if your employer requires payment information or supporting documentation.
Schools, universities and language-training organisations interested in enrolling several teachers should contact us to discuss their requirements.
Select Apply now on the relevant course page and complete the application form.
Our team will review your application and contact you with the next steps, including course information and payment arrangements.
Choose Apply now when you are ready to enrol on a published course. Choose Express interest when:
Yes. A consultation is a useful option if you are unsure which course is right for you or whether your current experience meets the expected course level.
Our specialist workshop topics include:
The workshops are designed for English-language teachers who want focused, practical development in a particular area of IELTS or language teaching.
You can express your interest in an individual workshop without applying for one of the full teacher-training courses.
Visit the Workshops section of the website or express your interest to receive information about future sessions.
Prices and booking information will be published with each workshop. You can also contact our team for current availability.
You should have:
A computer or laptop is recommended so you can participate fully, view course materials, and complete learning activities comfortably. Access via mobile phone is permitted only in emergencies, and you should be aware that your experience of the session may be affected.
Book a consultation or express your interest. Our team will review your experience and help you identify the most appropriate course.
Express your interest to receive updates about future cohorts and new course dates.
Yes. Schools, universities, language centres and other education providers can contact us to discuss teacher-development needs and group participation.
Yes. A downloadable brochure is available on the website.
Testimonials and participant feedback are available on the website. Teachers frequently highlight increased confidence, practical teaching strategies and the value of tutor feedback and support.
MTS is a Trinity College London Validated Course Provider (74268), and our Certificate for Practising Teachers is validated by Trinity College London at Level 6. MTS is not owned by, part of, or a franchise of Trinity College London.
