IELTS requirement for native English speakers
#16
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Re: IELTS requirement for native English speakers
"someone" must have been misinformed, the source says nothing about it.
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...ty-english.htm
UK passports issued by High Commissions overseas have no right of abode and receive different treatment for migration purposes.
NJ
http://www.immi.gov.au/skilled/gener...ty-english.htm
UK passports issued by High Commissions overseas have no right of abode and receive different treatment for migration purposes.
NJ
But even until now, DIAC still nothing offical source about it, and it is very irresponsibility.
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Re: IELTS requirement for native English speakers
DIAC still not cleared about it
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Re: IELTS requirement for native English speakers
If English is ur native language and u hold one of the above passports then it's ok to do IELTS after lodgement of visa. The IELTS exam is to test English competency, some people are more competent than others I guess thus them gaining the 15 points before even doing the IELTS. It's very clear cut from what I've read?!
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Re: IELTS requirement for native English speakers
If English is ur native language and u hold one of the above passports then it's ok to do IELTS after lodgement of visa. The IELTS exam is to test English competency, some people are more competent than others I guess thus them gaining the 15 points before even doing the IELTS. It's very clear cut from what I've read?!
It is very unclear because DIAC do not clear specify what is the meaning of "UK passport" in DIAC website but it was very details specified in minister instrument.
If you say we can take IELTS, I would like to ask, then why DIAC able applicant exempt IELTS? Is that a rubbish arrangment? Why don't put it simple, everyone need to attend IELTS?
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Re: IELTS requirement for native English speakers
Even a native English speaker, if his/her UK passport has no right to abode in UK, he/she still need to attend IELTS according to minister instrument (Minister instrument is internal guideline which is not open to public), however in DIAC website, it written that "UK passport can exempt IELTS"
It is very unclear because DIAC do not clear specify what is the meaning of "UK passport" in DIAC website but it was very details specified in minister instrument.
If you say we can take IELTS, I would like to ask, then why DIAC able applicant exempt IELTS? Is that a rubbish arrangment? Why don't put it simple, everyone need to attend IELTS?
It is very unclear because DIAC do not clear specify what is the meaning of "UK passport" in DIAC website but it was very details specified in minister instrument.
If you say we can take IELTS, I would like to ask, then why DIAC able applicant exempt IELTS? Is that a rubbish arrangment? Why don't put it simple, everyone need to attend IELTS?
Have you done the IELTS exam?!
#22
Re: IELTS requirement for native English speakers
Even a native English speaker, if his/her UK passport has no right to abode in UK, he/she still need to attend IELTS according to minister instrument (Minister instrument is internal guideline which is not open to public), however in DIAC website, it written that "UK passport can exempt IELTS"
It is very unclear because DIAC do not clear specify what is the meaning of "UK passport" in DIAC website but it was very details specified in minister instrument.
If you say we can take IELTS, I would like to ask, then why DIAC able applicant exempt IELTS? Is that a rubbish arrangment? Why don't put it simple, everyone need to attend IELTS?
It is very unclear because DIAC do not clear specify what is the meaning of "UK passport" in DIAC website but it was very details specified in minister instrument.
If you say we can take IELTS, I would like to ask, then why DIAC able applicant exempt IELTS? Is that a rubbish arrangment? Why don't put it simple, everyone need to attend IELTS?
The IELTS test is to ensure competent English, a native English speaker, holder of UK passport is going to have this already. I assume DIAC are applying some common sense.
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Re: IELTS requirement for native English speakers
Good luck, and don't be surprised if you've to wait til about July to do it...
If however you wanted to submit your visa application meanwhile, then upload the IELTS result when you get it, that is ok for someone who already has the 15 points due to their UK etc passport!
I lodged my visa application in Feb but did the IELTS in March, only submitting the IELTS result in April when it came through! So if you wanted to 'get in the queue' visa wise, that's one way of doing it!
Jen
If however you wanted to submit your visa application meanwhile, then upload the IELTS result when you get it, that is ok for someone who already has the 15 points due to their UK etc passport!
I lodged my visa application in Feb but did the IELTS in March, only submitting the IELTS result in April when it came through! So if you wanted to 'get in the queue' visa wise, that's one way of doing it!
Jen
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Re: IELTS requirement for native English speakers
.you are on line..glad to see you . I'm old as well as you....It's very difficult for me to get four band 7 because I'm not a native speaker. ..difficult..difficult....by the way.what's the meanning of LOL?.
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The exam was taxing enough, but if you study then you'll be fine! I studied like mad the week running up to the exam and got 9, 9, 9, and 8.5 - 9 overall! I was very happy!!!!
I'm online because I'm doing 'assessment' work at home today, though obviously I've not started yet lol
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Laugh out loud....
The exam was taxing enough, but if you study then you'll be fine! I studied like mad the week running up to the exam and got 9, 9, 9, and 8.5 - 9 overall! I was very happy!!!!
I'm online because I'm doing 'assessment' work at home today, though obviously I've not started yet lol
The exam was taxing enough, but if you study then you'll be fine! I studied like mad the week running up to the exam and got 9, 9, 9, and 8.5 - 9 overall! I was very happy!!!!
I'm online because I'm doing 'assessment' work at home today, though obviously I've not started yet lol
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Re: IELTS requirement for native English speakers
Whatever problems/issues u have over the IELTS exam, I suggest you take them up with DIAC...I'm not a representative of any Government body, so can not give you any answers! So knock yourself out and email/phone DIAC for the answers to your questions!
Have you done the IELTS exam?!
Have you done the IELTS exam?!
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