Recent content by Ganman

@zubairishaque The IELTS is not region specific. The same test is administered all over the world. The IELTS org also clearly mentions that their evaluators apply a common set of standards. So, it is unlikely that you will have any real advantage in taking the test in one country as compared to...

Hi frezzzzz, No, I'm not really a guru at this...someone had a similar question earlier and the answer to that from a senior member on this forum was that they could apply. You may want to check on a different thread to see if you can get one of the senior members to comment. I'm unable to...

In the old scheme, one of the examples mentioned "....If you studied less than the number of years listed with your highest degree or diploma, you must award yourself the points that match your years of study. For example, if you have a master’s degree but have completed only 15 years of...

Well, the guidelines are not officially out, but based on the expected changes, you will get: Reading - IELTS band 7 = CLB9 = 6 points Listening - IELTS band 7.5 = CLB8 = 5 points (you need IELTS 8 for CLB9) Writing - IELTS band 7.5 = CLB9 = 6 points Speaking - IELTS band 7.5 = CLB9 = 6 points...

@virgofq To the best of my knowledge, a re-attempt will not invalidate your previous results. I think CIC's only requirements are that the test should have been taken in the last 2 years and the minimum required levels should have been met. Additionally, they will not consider results across...

@virgofq As you already pointed out, a band score of 6 in Listening meets the (anticipated) threshold of CLB7. The next level CLB8 requires a 7.5 in Listening - a steep increase from 6. I think it is unlikely that the minimum threshold will get reset from CLB7 to CLB8 (of course, this is my...

@sameer004 Here is a suggestion for reading. Practice all the reading sections in at least three or four Cambridge practice test papers (I think Book 8 is the latest as of this posting). You are probably focussing on GT. Try the Academic Reading sections too. They are tougher and in some sense...

@junmanuel Sorry, I believe you will need to take the IELTS again. The new rules specify a minimum threshold of CLB7, which means you need to score at least 6 in each section in IELTS. If you score below 6 in any one section, you need to redo the IELTS. Keep in mind that only your new scores...

IDP Australia conducts IELTS tests. Run a Google search using the keywords IDP IELTS and you should run up some relevant hits. You can then go to their website and check if they offer IELTS tests in the city of your choice. I know for sure that in my city both British Council and IDP offer the...

I'm no expert, but I think you get 21 points: L - 7 = 4 points (need a 7.5 to get 5 points and 8 or above to get 6 points) R - 7.5 = 6 points W - 7 = 6 points S - 6.5 = 5 points (need 7 or above to get 6 points) -Ganman

Hi, Your husband gets 24 points for language proficiency (as the principal applicant). As an accompanying spouse, you also need to take the IELTS if you would like to contribute 5 more points under adaptability. However, you will only need to be at CLB 4, which should be easier as it...

Hi, It seems the TEF exam is not conducted in Alliance Française de Bangalore. The closest is probably Chennai. Hyderabad seemed to conduct the test earlier, but the current info on their website does not show TEF, only DELF. Check out these links (make sure you add the http text before the...