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[vikolo]

• Hi People,
  This is a really good forum. I just started the processing and would need quidance
  
  1. I am using an agent based in canada, i filled out the forms based on their guidance, sent it to them via courier in late march and they (agents) sent me an email on 1st april that my docs has been forwarded to nova scotia. My question is when is the likely time that i will get a response?
  2. Can the initial application be tracked online?
  2. If i do get the response from nova scotia what next?
  3. I am the principal applicant, do i need to provide transcripts for my spouse as well?
  4. I understand that wen you get a notification that a file has been opened, dos must be forwarded within 120 days. What happens after the 120 days?
  5. At what point is it advisable to take the IELTS exam?

expecting your answers

 

[canadaforsure]

vickolo,

1. within 45 to 60 days worst case scenario 90 days
2, yes if you have your immigration file number
2b. you gather your documents
3. yes if you are claming points for your spouse's qualification
4. your documents are reviewed and if they dont have them by then, you havelost that chance and if you submit your documents earlier before the 120 days elapse, it is reviewed immediately it is submitted
5. immediately especially if you are in nigeria. i paid for it in april and the earliest date i coud get is july 17. pay immediately so that the result which comes out 13 days after the exams can be sent within the120 days deadline.

lots of luck

 

[vikolo]

Thanks for your response. I will go to the british council today to make enquiries bout the exam.

regards

 

[neddy]

Vicolo,

IELTS Lagos is fully booked up to October 31st 2010

 

[vikolo]

I am looking at Abuja or Enugu not lagos. I went there yesterday and am doing the registeration today.
Thanks guys! but how this exam dey sef?

 

[tinuadeadebola]

quite easy. lots of practice materials on the int0ernet. Also british councils sells a book and a CD for 4000.00 which was of great help to me. Just do a few practise and the exam would come esay

best of luck

 

[vikolo]

Hi peeps,
I am the principal applicant and my wife is included in my application. Does my wife need to do the IELTS exams as well in addition to providing her university certificate and transcript?

v

 

[canadaforsure]

it is the principal applicant that needs to take the ielts exams. meanwhile i suggest you buy the practise material to aid your preparation and to prepare your mind to what you are going to face on the exam date. listening needs more attention because there you would need to score 7.5 to get your maximum score but others you just need 6.5 and you know when oyibos talk you need to strain your ears to hear them.speaking, they just need to you talk and they record what you say. no problem if you can speak good english writing, they give you letter to write and a topic to argue for or against. reading, they give you comprehensions and ask questions from them and also comprehensions with paragraphs and ask you to title each paragraph from a list of titles. all the same it is okay.the academic exams i took in november 2009 i almost ran mad while reading the akpucative comprehensions. not to worry general training is a lot easier

jisike

 

[goldenapple]

Hey guys, no big deal with the exams. I believe any Nigerian graduate will ace it. I think the most important part of the exam is the listening so train your ears by listening severally to the CD from BC. I only practiced the listening exam once but listened to the CD 1 million times ))! I rested very well and went for the exam. I did not even bother with the other aspects. With God's favor, I had 8.0 in listening, reading - 9.0, writing 7.5 and speaking 8.5 (overall band - 8.5). My secret with the reading was what I was taught in secondary school - read the questions first before reading the passage - that way you know what to focus on. My result shows that method works. Writing - I was actually disappointed with the score I got cos I expected more but I sincerely thank God. Watch your write up, you will be penalized for writing LESS THAN the required number of words in both sections. Speaking. Don't try to impress, just be yourself and as natural as possible. No er ehrms. If you can have a decent conversation in English, you will be fine.

Caveat Emptor:
1. KNOW THYSELF.
2. If you can post your email address here, I will send you a mail by Wednesday with a link to download a Cambridge IELTS practice material which a friend sent to me but I NEVER used it once cos I did not have the time not because I did not care. I have heard severally though that the material is VERY EXCELLENT.
3. Book your exam in advance - I booked for my exam in February 2010 - about same day my application was received in NS (feb25) and as at that time, I did not get space in Lagos for April so I opted for Abuja cos I did not want any surprises. By April 16th, I got my AOR. Unfortunately, my result was delayed by an extra week for an unknown reason so I got my result in 20 days and not 13 unlike most other candidates. The morale? Do you best to sit for your exams long before it is needed.

 

[canadaforsure]

@goldenapple, i take excerptions to you copying my comment to your response. I believe everyone is entitled to his or her own opinion, tinuadeola had commented that it was easy, i did not have to copy hers to make my comment. i am only expressing my experience which must not necessarily be yours.

IELTS can be easy and can be difficult depending on who is taking the exams and how much practice was put into it. I understand you did not need to practice, good for you but it is no advisable for someone who is taking the exams and needs the maximum score not to practice because he/she is a nigerian graduate. wait a minute the english you speak now, did you learn it from the university or from primary/secondary school? do not deceive yourself a lot of our graduates cannot communicate well in english.

vikolo like i had said, revise well and go for the exams. general training is a lot easier than academic

 

[goldenapple]

@ canadaforsure, I BEG relax. i was NOT attacking you in any way. In fact, i thought i was emphasizing your point about it all that was why I quoted you. I AM SORRY for offending you as it is obvious you are hurt...nothing personal in this. As per the academic, I TOTALLY agree with you it is no mince meat. Realize I don't post much but just thought I could help...apparently I hit the wrong chord. I just noticed I can modify my post so I have removed the quotes. Please find a way in your heart to move past this issue...i beg.

Same apology goes to any other person who feels slighted by my comment but would rather not voice out. Sincerely sorry again, Canadaforsure.

God help us all.

Cheers!

 

[barsindoo]

Goldenapple,

You are in order with respect to your advise. I don't think any offense should be taken by anyone. You were only trying to help. Keep up bro.

 

[ANigerian]

Barsindoo

Nice to see you have landed, yarn us tory from there o!!!

I pray you find success in your new 'home' and keep praying for the rest of us.

Peace!!!

 

[ANigerian]

My Naija People

I hola una o! wetin dey happen, all is too quite on the update front.

Do we have any news from the interview flurry of 12th May? We await your good news!!

Peace!!

 

[tinuadeadebola]

hey. barsindo you have landed!!! thats quite fast. trust the landing procedure went smoothly. I wish you uncommon favour and Divine speed in Jesus name amen

Cheers