Do i need to do IELTS exam?
Mar 24th 2013, 5:57 pm
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Do i need to do IELTS exam?
Hi all, can someone please advise me as to whether i need to do the IELTS exam if i'm planning to apply for state sponsorship (either WA or Vic)? I'm from the UK and have a MSc and BA hons.. many thanks, z
Mar 24th 2013, 7:43 pm
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Re: Do i need to do IELTS exam?
No it would be impossible to tell you on that limited information.
Mar 24th 2013, 8:31 pm
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Re: Do i need to do IELTS exam?
Yes you will need it for skills assessment and also for main application. Check whether you need general or academic. Some skills assessments require academic. You need to get score of 8 in all parts for 20 points.
Mar 24th 2013, 8:55 pm
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Re: Do i need to do IELTS exam?
As I mentioned, it is impossible to answer the question accurately.
Mar 25th 2013, 9:41 am
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Re: Do i need to do IELTS exam?
I'm looking to apply under 261314 Software Tester or 135112 ICT Project Manager - if that helps as to whether i need to take the IELTS? z
Mar 25th 2013, 9:54 am
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Re: Do i need to do IELTS exam?
Whether or not you need IELTS for DIAC will be explained here - http://www.immi.gov.au/allforms/booklets/1119.pdf
If you need it for you skills assessment, it should be explained on the relevant site - similarly you would need to check the state sites for their requirements
Apr 1st 2013, 11:48 am
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Re: Do i need to do IELTS exam?
Ive checked my points and id would need to score 20 on this test to qualify for the 60 points.
What is it equivalent to?
Is this like getting a grade A at A level or something simliar? Can you say what superior score is?
Or is it a basic test, to confirm your english is OK.
Im a native english speaker, british citizen, who got a B at O level. What am i likely to score?
Cheers,
What is it equivalent to?
Is this like getting a grade A at A level or something simliar? Can you say what superior score is?
Or is it a basic test, to confirm your english is OK.
Im a native english speaker, british citizen, who got a B at O level. What am i likely to score?
Cheers,
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Apr 1st 2013, 12:21 pm
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Re: Do i need to do IELTS exam?
Ive checked my points and id would need to score 20 on this test to qualify for the 60 points.
What is it equivalent to?
Is this like getting a grade A at A level or something simliar? Can you say what superior score is?
Or is it a basic test, to confirm your english is OK.
Im a native english speaker, british citizen, who got a B at O level. What am i likely to score?
Cheers,
What is it equivalent to?
Is this like getting a grade A at A level or something simliar? Can you say what superior score is?
Or is it a basic test, to confirm your english is OK.
Im a native english speaker, british citizen, who got a B at O level. What am i likely to score?
Cheers,
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From what you've written I would suggest you start practicing grammar and spelling, including capitalizing 'I' and the use of apostrophes. There are a few IELTS threads with links on how to improve your scores
Apr 1st 2013, 12:25 pm
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Re: Do i need to do IELTS exam?
I have checked my points. I'd need to score 20 on this test to qualify for the 60 points.
What is this equivalent to?
Is this like getting a grade A at A level. Can this be compared to a similar type of examination? Is anyone aware of what constitutes 'a superior score' ?
Is this a basic test? Is it used to determine that you can communicate with the locals on a 'superior' level?
I'm a native English speaker, British citizen, i achieved a B at O level. What am i likely to score?
Thanks !
So does this get me 20 points?
What is this equivalent to?
Is this like getting a grade A at A level. Can this be compared to a similar type of examination? Is anyone aware of what constitutes 'a superior score' ?
Is this a basic test? Is it used to determine that you can communicate with the locals on a 'superior' level?
I'm a native English speaker, British citizen, i achieved a B at O level. What am i likely to score?
Thanks !
So does this get me 20 points?
Apr 1st 2013, 3:23 pm
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Re: Do i need to do IELTS exam?
I have checked my points. I'd need to score 20 on this test to qualify for the 60 points.
What is this equivalent to?
Is this like getting a grade A at A level. Can this be compared to a similar type of examination? Is anyone aware of what constitutes 'a superior score' ?
Is this a basic test? Is it used to determine that you can communicate with the locals on a 'superior' level?
I'm a native English speaker, British citizen, i achieved a B at O level. What am i likely to score?
Thanks !
So does this get me 20 points?
What is this equivalent to?
Is this like getting a grade A at A level. Can this be compared to a similar type of examination? Is anyone aware of what constitutes 'a superior score' ?
Is this a basic test? Is it used to determine that you can communicate with the locals on a 'superior' level?
I'm a native English speaker, British citizen, i achieved a B at O level. What am i likely to score?
Thanks !
So does this get me 20 points?
Apr 2nd 2013, 6:28 am
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Re: Do i need to do IELTS exam?
To secure a State Nomination, in my opinion most of the states request IELTS 7 points in each band.
I hope i answered your question.
Cheers,
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Apr 4th 2013, 5:01 am
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Re: Do i need to do IELTS exam?
I have checked my points. I'd need to score 20 on this test to qualify for the 60 points.
What is this equivalent to?
Is this like getting a grade A at Alevel. level? Can this be compared to a similar type of examination? Is anyone aware of what constitutes 'a superior score' a 'superior score' ?
Is this a basic test? Is it used to determine that you can communicate with the locals on a 'superior' level?
I'm a native English speaker, British citizen, and i I achieved a B at O level. What am i I likely to score?
Thanks !
So does this get me 20 points?
What is this equivalent to?
Is this like getting a grade A at A
Is this a basic test? Is it used to determine that you can communicate with the locals on a 'superior' level?
I'm a native English speaker, British citizen
Thanks !
So does this get me 20 points?
