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After submitting the application for immigration, which included transcripts form a top 25 college in the US, work experience in the US at a fortune 200 US based company and a letter stating other examples of fluency in the English language, I have been asked to take the IELTS testing to endorse my English speaking, writing and listening skills. Since the IELTS test in the nearest center is completely booked for the next 4 and half months, does anybody have suggestions on other documentation that I can send to satisfy the immigration office?
Has anybody had a similar experience? Was the IELTS exam the only resort or is there another option? Can I get an official letter from my company endorsing my fluency? Any comments would be much appreciated.
Thanks!!!
[14-07-2005,17:05]
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scarface |
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(in reply to: Testing for English - For everybody under the sun?)
Hey
Had the same problem.
I am taking up CELPIP Exam on Aug 21st at Toronto.
Check this website for details:
http://www.ares.ubc.ca/CELPIP/index.html
go to this website and register for the test.the seats are still available.
feel free to ask if u need any other details.
all the best
Prabhu
[14-07-2005,17:28]
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Prabhu Srinivas |
(in reply to: Testing for English - For everybody under the sun?)
do what you want guys, but the IELTS test is the ONLY one officially accepted as proof for your language skills.
[14-07-2005,17:39]
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John |
(in reply to: Testing for English - For everybody under the sun?)
Sorry to hear that bro,
I am taking IELTS as a precaution. and problem is despite your English Skills, IELTS is actually not easy...
it takes quite a bit of concentration and focus which I am having trouble with..best of luck man..
[14-07-2005,18:09]
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max |
(in reply to: Testing for English - For everybody under the sun?)
There are two approved tests for English Language proficiency:
IELTS: International English Language Testing System
CELPIP: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program
Getting the acceptable score in one of these exams is the only sure shot way of getting the max points for English proficiency.
[14-07-2005,18:20]
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Kenny |
(in reply to: Testing for English - For everybody under the sun?)
I am in te US....so I am assuming that CELPIP is not an option. Also, is there a certain score you need to get in the IELTS to secure maximum points for the English lang for immigration? Are the certain IELTS scores that correspond to immigration points?
[14-07-2005,18:35]
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scarface |
Seats are available (in reply to: Testing for English - For everybody under the sun?)
I don´t know how did you search for getting IELTS test date, but if you go to the link given below, you will find that seats are available to take the test on Aug 25 and Sept 17
http://www.conestogac.on.ca/jsp/ielts/testdates.jsp
August 25 (THURSDAY) (Limited Space)
Kitchener
September 17 (General Training ONLY)
Toronto
-Rahul !
[14-07-2005,18:35]
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Rahul |
(in reply to: Testing for English - For everybody under the sun?)
Scarface,
You need to appear in the General Training option in IELTS. To get the max 16 points for English proficiency you need to score at least 7 in each section (out of 9). for more details visit :
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/qual-3-1.html
If the nearest center is booked try and get a seat in another center. As they have already asked you to appear in IELTS providing additional proof will not help. Prepare for IELTS and give it ASAP.
[14-07-2005,20:08]
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Anonymous |
(in reply to: Testing for English - For everybody under the sun?)
Whats ur timeline.Could u share pls.
Thanks
[14-07-2005,20:09]
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Saurabh |
(in reply to: Testing for English - For everybody under the sun?)
Hey Scarface,
if you are taking IELTS, make sure you go to the bathroom before you enter the testing room. They won´t let you out!
- Max
[15-07-2005,00:03]
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Max |
(in reply to: Testing for English - For everybody under the sun?)
thanks for the bathroom break suggestion !!
Timeline: submitted application late may
acknowldgement in 2 weeks
request for IELTS late June(120 days to sumbmit results)
LOOKS LIKE its IELTS or BUST !!!
[15-07-2005,13:05]
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scarface |
