4. Summary and Conclusion
As more and more students sit the IELTS reading test as part of their goal to be admitted to undergraduate and postgraduate courses in English-speaking countries, private language schools providing test preparation courses are developing at an accelerating rate. This study has investigated whether the IELTS reading course in a language school in China offers candidates an efficient and effective preparation and improved chances to gain high scores. A questionnaire and interviews were given to 20 candidates and two teachers in School A via emails.
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