IELTS TESTS
Hi Everyone
Under the new rules, when I apply for GSM subclass 475 or 176, I will need the top points for the IELTS test (20 points), which I need a pass of 8. Has anyone done these tests, what is involved and can they be retaken (if so, how long between sittings as it were). Cheers KurlyK :thumbsup: |
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I'm in the same boat, need to get the 20 points under the new points test. I have just scheduled my IELTS test in South London on 2nd April.
Most of the appointments are on a Saturday and take all day. You need to book the General test (as opposed to the Academic one) for migration purposes. There are four parts to the assessment: Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. If you google IELTS practice test you get some good resources with example tests. It doesn't appear overly easy, even for us fluent English speakers, but looking at the tests anyone with a strong grasp of English should be able to get 8 as long as you can handle the 'test' element. |
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Yes you can re-sit. My tip is just read the questions and text carefully.
the time between the re-sit depends on the next available exam, just book it again. |
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Originally Posted by Lymm Mover
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Yes you can re-sit. My tip is just read the questions and text carefully.
the time between the re-sit depends on the next available exam, just book it again. |
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Originally Posted by KurlyK
(Post 9256543)
Hi Everyone
Under the new rules, when I apply for GSM subclass 475 or 176, I will need the top points for the IELTS test (20 points), which I need a pass of 8. Has anyone done these tests, what is involved and can they be retaken (if so, how long between sittings as it were). Cheers KurlyK :thumbsup: Many people take the first test as a way of testing your initial ability and don't feel stupid if you don't pass first time. I've personally known Drs from the UK who have taken the test and failed to get the required 7 or 8 required for GMC registration, after being brought up and raised in the UK their whole lives. If you have an IELTS question, let me know, i've marked the test, ran the classes to prepare for the test, invigalated and administered the test as well. |
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thanks everyone you have been very helpful.
unfortunately because of the new rules it will be approx 2 years before I can apply - as I need to finish my Honours Degree with the Open University! But I will remember or this advice (or ask for it again!) Cheers :thumbsup: |
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Originally Posted by KurlyK
(Post 9257048)
thanks everyone you have been very helpful.
unfortunately because of the new rules it will be approx 2 years before I can apply - as I need to finish my Honours Degree with the Open University! But I will remember or this advice (or ask for it again!) Cheers :thumbsup: |
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Just curious as to why you will need a score of 8 for the IELTS, for the 176 visa with the new points test. Is that because you are lacking points or is it a new rule? On the immi site the new points test guidelines states that you can have either proficient English which is a 7 or superior English which is an 8. Have you read some other info that states something different?
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On a website (cannot remember which one now) where I looked up the new rules on points, I would need the top points score to get 65 or over, overall.
However, once 1st July is here, I will look on the official site/talk to my Migration Agent to confirm the points requirements. |
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Originally Posted by Drell
(Post 9257031)
I've personally known Drs from the UK who have taken the test and failed to get the required 7 or 8 required for GMC registration, after being brought up and raised in the UK their whole lives.
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Originally Posted by beachlady
(Post 9257388)
Just curious as to why you will need a score of 8 for the IELTS, for the 176 visa with the new points test. Is that because you are lacking points or is it a new rule? On the immi site the new points test guidelines states that you can have either proficient English which is a 7 or superior English which is an 8. Have you read some other info that states something different?
Regardless of how many points she needs to get, the fact is that everyone has to take the IELTS test for post-1st July applications, there are no exceptions. |
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Originally Posted by Stratts
(Post 9258626)
That just tells me there is something wrong with the whole system. I was born, raised and educated here, if I can't be assessed as having proficient English then surely the test isn't doing what it is designed to do.
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Originally Posted by shelly23
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I'm a nurse born in the U.K and sat the test last Saturaday 19/3. and I can tell you it was bloody hard. The listening was ok as long as you read the questions whenyou are given the time, I found the reading hardest due to time given not because it was that hard. But don't go in thinking that because u were born here it will be a walk in the park. Good luck though, I'll get my results that day, so might be crying, and have to wait for another opening.
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Originally Posted by Stratts
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Regardless of how many points she needs to get, the fact is that everyone has to take the IELTS test for post-1st July applications, there are no exceptions.
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