MTSIELTS
Teacher Training

Live onlineAccreditedFrom beginner to Ofqual Level 6

Teach IELTS with confidence.

From your very first IELTS class to a regulated Level 6 qualification, develop the skills, confidence and recognition to become the teacher students trust.

  • Accredited by ALAP
  • Validated by Trinity College London
  • Ofqual-regulated Level 6 award
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  • Becky Dias

    IELTS teacher

  • Peter

    IELTS teacher

Your pathway to becoming an accredited IELTS teacher

Each course builds on the last — start wherever your experience puts you, and progress toward a regulated Level 6 qualification.

BeginnerALAP

Introduction to Teaching IELTS

26 Sept 2026 – 20 Feb 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.

  • Total time: 70 hours — 40 hours of self-guided learning, 30 hours of live lessons
  • Duration: Delivered over 21 weeks
  • Delivery: Cohort-based online learning, weekly
Accredited by ALAP(opens in a new tab)
£499
monthly instalments available

IntermediateALAP

Reflective Practice for IELTS Teachers

30 Sept 2026 – 16 Dec 2026

Wed 14:30–16:00 · 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.

  • Total time: 20 hours — 11 hours of self-guided learning, 9 hours of live lessons (6 sessions × 1.5 hours)
  • Duration: Delivered over 11 weeks
  • Delivery: Cohort-based online learning, every two weeks
Accredited by ALAP(opens in a new tab)
£399
monthly instalments available

AdvancedTrinity College London

Level 6 Certificate for Practising IELTS Teachers

26 Sept 2026 – 2 Mar 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.

  • Total time: 108 hours — 76 hours of self-guided learning, 32 hours of live lessons
  • Duration: Delivered over 23 weeks
  • Delivery: Cohort-based online learning, weekly
Validated by Trinity College London(opens in a new tab)
£999
monthly instalments available

Dates don’t suit? Register for the 2027 intakes and we’ll let you know as soon as they’re confirmed.

CPD IELTS

Short, practical 3–5 hour sessions designed to support IELTS teachers and teaching teams.

Not sure which course is right for you, or when to start?Book a consultation

Bridging the Gap

Raise your English proficiency skills and develop the practical skills you need to go on and teach IELTS with confidence.

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Why train with us

  • Learn from experts

    Train with experienced IELTS teachers and trainers who understand real classrooms.

  • Reflective practice

    Try new ideas in your classroom and get feedback that helps you improve.

  • Resources included

    Journal subscriptions and practical materials you can use long after the course ends.

  • Support that continues

    Tutors stay in touch as you apply what you’ve learned in your teaching.

What teachers say

  • 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.
    Sarah
    Spain
    The Level 6 course completely changed how I teach writing and speaking. The practical tasks and feedback were incredibly valuable.
    Ahmed
    Egypt
    The tutors are outstanding and genuinely supportive. I now have strategies I use every single day in my classes.
    Maria
    Brazil

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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.