Using only original materials eg Newspaper articles , recordings , TV and media , the classes are oral - based and immerse the student in the spoken language immediately. Preparation for oral exams eg Classes Prepa : HEC , Maths Sup , Maths Spe and all the Grandes Écoles . As I have worked in several Ecole des Mines and several other Facultés in France , I understand the high level which is required. IELTS preparation classes ..IELTS ( International English Language Testing System ) is an exam for overseas students , who are non - native speakers to enter universities in the UK , Canada , Australia and New Zealand . This exam is required before acceptance at overseas universities.