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Explore IELTS, PTE, TOEFL, CELPIP, English language and foreign language courses designed for practical learning and real progress.

Test preparation

Focused preparation for the English tests you need for your next step.

IELTS course at The Howards Council

IELTS

Prepare with purpose. Aim for your target band.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an internationally recognised English language proficiency test designed to assess how effectively a candidate can communicate in English. The test evaluates Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. IELTS can be taken on computer, and IELTS (Writing on Paper) also allows test takers to complete the Writing section by hand on paper while taking Listening and Reading on computer. Speaking remains a face-to-face interview with an expert examiner. IELTS is widely used for study, work and migration, depending on the requirements of the relevant organisation or authority.

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PTE course at The Howards Council

PTE

Get confident with the computer-based test.

PTE Academic is a computer-based English language proficiency test designed to assess a candidate's ability to communicate effectively in English for academic and international purposes. It assesses Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening through integrated computer-based tasks, with question types designed around academic and real-life communication. The test is divided into three main parts — Speaking & Writing, Reading and Listening — and is completed in a single test session.

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TOEFL course at The Howards Council

TOEFL

Build the academic English you need.

TOEFL iBT is an English language proficiency test designed to measure the academic English skills needed for communication in higher-education environments. The test evaluates four core areas — Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking — using tasks that reflect academic, classroom and everyday university contexts. The current TOEFL iBT uses a multistage adaptive format for Reading and Listening, allowing the test experience to adjust according to a candidate's performance. The test takes approximately two hours, although the exact number of questions and timing can vary.

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CELPIP course at The Howards Council

CELPIP

Build practical English for real-world communication.

CELPIP (Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program) is a computer-delivered English language proficiency test that assesses Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The CELPIP-General Test is designed around English used in everyday social, educational and workplace situations and is completed in a single test sitting. The test measures all four language skills through practical, real-life communication tasks and is used for purposes including Canadian immigration, professional designation and admission to certain educational programs, depending on the requirements of the relevant organisation or authority.

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English & communication

Speak clearly, write professionally and present yourself with confidence.

Spoken English course at The Howards Council

Spoken English

Speak clearly. Communicate with confidence.

Spoken English training focuses on developing the practical communication skills needed to understand and use English effectively in everyday, social, academic and professional situations. Language proficiency can be understood through the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), which describes progression from A1 beginner to C2 proficient user. As learners progress, they develop greater control over vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, fluency and interaction, allowing them to communicate with increasing confidence and independence.

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Business English course at The Howards Council

Business English

Communicate clearly and professionally at work.

Business English focuses on developing the English communication skills needed in professional and workplace environments. It goes beyond general vocabulary by helping learners communicate more effectively with colleagues, clients and other professional contacts through practical situations such as meetings, presentations, interviews, workplace conversations and written communication. A structured approach to language development can be aligned with CEFR proficiency levels, helping learners build greater accuracy, fluency and confidence as their professional communication needs grow.

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Interview Preparation & Career Skills course at The Howards Council

Interview Preparation & Career Skills

Prepare confidently. Present yourself professionally.

Develop the communication and presentation skills needed to approach interviews with greater confidence. Focus areas can include self-introduction, answering interview questions, professional communication and mock interview practice.

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Personality Development course at The Howards Council

Personality Development

Build confidence. Communicate with greater impact.

Personality development focuses on strengthening the personal and interpersonal skills that influence how individuals communicate, present themselves and interact with others. It can include areas such as communication, confidence, self-expression, interpersonal awareness and professional behaviour. Developing these skills can help learners become more comfortable in conversations, presentations, interviews and other situations where clear communication and a confident presence are important.

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Foreign languages

Learn a new language from the first word, with speaking practice from day one.

German course at The Howards Council

German

Build your German, level by level.

German is taught through a structured progression of language proficiency based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), ranging from A1 for beginners to C2 for highly proficient users. As learners progress through these levels, they develop their ability to understand, speak, read and write German with increasing independence and accuracy. The Goethe-Institut offers internationally recognised German examinations corresponding to CEFR levels from A1 to C2, providing formal proof of German language proficiency for a range of academic, professional and other purposes.

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Spanish course at The Howards Council

Spanish

Learn Spanish with a clear path from A1 to C2.

Spanish is a widely spoken international language that can be developed through a structured progression based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from A1 beginner to C2 advanced proficiency. As learners progress through these levels, they build the ability to understand and communicate in Spanish across personal, social, educational and professional situations. The Instituto Cervantes administers the DELE examinations, official Spanish qualifications covering the six CEFR levels from A1 to C2, providing formal recognition of Spanish language proficiency.

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French course at The Howards Council

French

Build your French with a clear path from A1 to C2.

French is an internationally spoken language that can be developed through a structured progression based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from A1 beginner to C2 advanced proficiency. As learners progress, they develop their ability to understand and communicate in French across everyday, academic and professional situations. France Éducation international administers the DELF and DALF diplomas, which provide official recognition of French language proficiency across the different CEFR levels.

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