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Alternatives to IELTS - TOEFL and PTE Academic

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  • kimchiboikimchiboi Sydney
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Feb 16, 2015
    @kristine_1377 : Lahat online. Of course the exam is done in the designated PTE facilities.

    2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
    2014OCT18: IELTS Exam (L:7.5, R:8.0, W:6.5, S:7.5)
    2014DEC01: Submit CDR to EA (Chemical Engineer)
    2015JAN18: Received EA Assessment (Bachelor Degree)
    2015FEB14: PTE Academic (L:79, R:87, S:77, W:84)
    2015FEB15: Submitted EOI
    2015FEB27: Received invitation and lodged application for 189
    2015APR13: Visa Granted (Direct)

  • Xiaomau82Xiaomau82 Singapore
    Posts: 1,877Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2014
    @kristine_1377 : Lahat online. Of course the exam is done in the designated PTE facilities.
    hi ilang days ung result? thanks

  • kimchiboikimchiboi Sydney
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Feb 16, 2015
    @Xiaomau82 : Based sa website nila within 5days. In my case, I got it on the same day

    2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
    2014OCT18: IELTS Exam (L:7.5, R:8.0, W:6.5, S:7.5)
    2014DEC01: Submit CDR to EA (Chemical Engineer)
    2015JAN18: Received EA Assessment (Bachelor Degree)
    2015FEB14: PTE Academic (L:79, R:87, S:77, W:84)
    2015FEB15: Submitted EOI
    2015FEB27: Received invitation and lodged application for 189
    2015APR13: Visa Granted (Direct)

  • cnel_26cnel_26 Kuala Lumpur
    Posts: 181Member
    Joined: Jul 20, 2012
    edited March 2015
    @kimchiboi: Hi! Pwede mo ba share kung ano preparations na ginawa mo prior sa exam mo sa PTE Academic? Thank you.
  • Xiaomau82Xiaomau82 Singapore
    Posts: 1,877Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2014
    @Xiaomau82 : Based sa website nila within 5days. In my case, I got it on the same day
    thanks :)
  • shye428shye428 Quezon City
    Posts: 144Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2014
    sir @kimchiboi thanks po. seems that you're the only active PTE Academic examinee. hehe
    samantalahin ko na tanung..

    if i buy any of the practice test offered in Pearson, will the practice test be online or will i receive a hardcopy of the package? if online, 1 session lang po ba yun? then after that tpos na ung practice test? as if expired na xa?

    thanks in advance. like @filipinacpa , im also excited about this.. hehe thanks po. :)

    ANZSCO 221111 - General Accountant
    06/06/16 - PTE-A Exam
    06/24/16 - PTE-A Result- Passed (10pts.)
    07/01/16 - Submit CPA Au Migration Assessment
    08/02/16 - Received Migration Assessment (Comparable to Australian Bachelor Degree; Skilled Employment Assessment) (20 pts)
    EOI (total:60 pts)
    --->Review for PTE Exam (20pts) while waiting for invitation.

    Romans 12:12 Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer.

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    Hi po, yung set a and set b of exam is both available online only and you can only take it once so I think it would be better to take this if you're a bit closer to your exam date. The practice exam is the closest simulation of the actual exam and it will provide a grade report similar to what will u receive once you take the actual exam. Medyo pricey. Ang balak ko prepare muna ko using offline materials then take set a, if all is good then I would book na my exam haha hayy trauma pa rin ako dahil sa ielts.. Feeling ko I can't move on lol

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • shye428shye428 Quezon City
    Posts: 144Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2014
    Pashare naman po ng offline practice test. Thanks :)

    ANZSCO 221111 - General Accountant
    06/06/16 - PTE-A Exam
    06/24/16 - PTE-A Result- Passed (10pts.)
    07/01/16 - Submit CPA Au Migration Assessment
    08/02/16 - Received Migration Assessment (Comparable to Australian Bachelor Degree; Skilled Employment Assessment) (20 pts)
    EOI (total:60 pts)
    --->Review for PTE Exam (20pts) while waiting for invitation.

    Romans 12:12 Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer.

  • kimchiboikimchiboi Sydney
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Feb 16, 2015
    @shye428 : tama sinabi ni filipinacpa. ganun din ginawa ko. actually merong downloadable mismo sa http://pearsonpte.com/test-takers/preparation/free-pte-academic-preparation/

    actually yan lang ginamit ko at saka yung scored practice test b. Kung nagprepare ka na sa IELTS dati magagamit mo rin yun specially sa writing.

    2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
    2014OCT18: IELTS Exam (L:7.5, R:8.0, W:6.5, S:7.5)
    2014DEC01: Submit CDR to EA (Chemical Engineer)
    2015JAN18: Received EA Assessment (Bachelor Degree)
    2015FEB14: PTE Academic (L:79, R:87, S:77, W:84)
    2015FEB15: Submitted EOI
    2015FEB27: Received invitation and lodged application for 189
    2015APR13: Visa Granted (Direct)

  • shye428shye428 Quezon City
    Posts: 144Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2014
    ah un lang pala un. hehe kala ko po kasi may iba pang source ng offline practice test like ielts... thanks po :) @kimchiboi

    ANZSCO 221111 - General Accountant
    06/06/16 - PTE-A Exam
    06/24/16 - PTE-A Result- Passed (10pts.)
    07/01/16 - Submit CPA Au Migration Assessment
    08/02/16 - Received Migration Assessment (Comparable to Australian Bachelor Degree; Skilled Employment Assessment) (20 pts)
    EOI (total:60 pts)
    --->Review for PTE Exam (20pts) while waiting for invitation.

    Romans 12:12 Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer.

  • bait0211bait0211 Melbourne
    Posts: 550Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2013
    @kimchiboi: did you take allot time to review for the PTE? sa experience mo ano mas mahirap? yung IELTS or PTE? :)

    ANZSCO CODE: 233511 || Industrial Engineer
    06.20.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 8; W-7; L- 6.5; S - 6.0)
    09.30.2014 - sent CDR to EA through Singpost
    10.03.2014 - EA received the documents
    12.29.2014 - IDP Singapore IELTS (R- 6.5; W-6.5; L- 8.5; S - 6.5)
    2.12.2015 - received mail from EA dated 2.5.2015 (positive outcome)
    2.13.2015 - submitted EOI (Visa 190 NSW)
    6.3.2015 - PTE Academic exam (failed)
    7.6.2015 - revised EOI (Visa 190 SA)
    7.14.2015 - PTE Academic (passed - thank u LORD!)
    7.17.2015 - PTE (L 83, R 71, S 65, W 79) - submitted new EOI for Visa 189 (65 points)
    8.3.2015 - Received invite to lodge Skilled - Independent (Subclass 189) (Permanent) visa application
    8.13.2015 - Lodged Visa Application
    8.17.2015 - SPC Application
    9.3.2015 - NBI
    9.8.2015 - Uploaded SPC and NBI and pictures
    10.6.2015 - Uploaded Form 80
    10.7.2015 - Medical results finalized. All cleared. Thank you Lord!
    10.9.2015 - CO requested for Form 80 for dependent
    10.22.2015 - Golden Email received. Thank you Lord for the VISA grant
    4.11.2016 - Big MOVE to Melbourne
    4.18.2016 - Hubby got a job (Thank you Lord!)
    8.25.2016 - Started looking for a job (If God's will He will provide in the right time)

           PRAY, HOPE & DON't WORRY... :-) PATIENCE IS A VIRTUE
  • kimchiboikimchiboi Sydney
    Posts: 29Member
    Joined: Feb 16, 2015
    @bait0211 : I tooked the IELTS in November last year. I prepared for a month back then. But for PTE I just prepared for a week with 1 scored practice test.

    2014AUG03: Conceptualized Oz Plan after 5 bottles of soju in Haeundae with my Korean buddies
    2014OCT18: IELTS Exam (L:7.5, R:8.0, W:6.5, S:7.5)
    2014DEC01: Submit CDR to EA (Chemical Engineer)
    2015JAN18: Received EA Assessment (Bachelor Degree)
    2015FEB14: PTE Academic (L:79, R:87, S:77, W:84)
    2015FEB15: Submitted EOI
    2015FEB27: Received invitation and lodged application for 189
    2015APR13: Visa Granted (Direct)

  • shye428shye428 Quezon City
    Posts: 144Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2014
    question po ulit, in the actual PTE Academic exam, do they give paper and pen for notes? like in speaking part of ielts? the re-tell lecture section is too long to re-tell. though i know candidates are not expected to re-tell word for word. thanks. :)

    ANZSCO 221111 - General Accountant
    06/06/16 - PTE-A Exam
    06/24/16 - PTE-A Result- Passed (10pts.)
    07/01/16 - Submit CPA Au Migration Assessment
    08/02/16 - Received Migration Assessment (Comparable to Australian Bachelor Degree; Skilled Employment Assessment) (20 pts)
    EOI (total:60 pts)
    --->Review for PTE Exam (20pts) while waiting for invitation.

    Romans 12:12 Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer.

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @shye428 yes they do and if you run out of scratch paper, you just have to raise your hand and the invigilator will come to you. i'm basing my answer from I read from other forum site. anyone who has taken the exam may confirm thanks :)

    2013-Jan : Decided to pursue my OZ dream
    2013-Nov : 1st Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-6.5;W-7.5;S-7.5
    2014-Mar : 2nd Ielts-GT @ BC Manila: L-8;R-8.5;W-6.5;S-7.5
    Pahinga muna. Sakit sa puso at bulsa!
    2015-May : 1st PTE-A @ Bright Center: L-85;R-70;S-45;W-90
    2015-May : 2nd PTE-A @Bright Center; L-90;R-70;S-47; W-90
    2015-July : 3rd PTE-A @Pearson: L-90;R-77;S-83; W-90
    2015-July 20 - Lodged docs to Vetassess
    2015-Oct 1: VET Positive outcome
    2015-Oct 1: Submitted EOI 190 visa to NSW (55+5)
    2015-Oct 4: Submitted EOI 190 visa to QLD (55+5)
    2015-Oct 5: QLD responded, rejected 190 due to change in occupation list but offered ITA for 489 visa instead
    2015-Nov 2: DIBP points adjusted to 60+5 (due to additional 1 year working experience)
    2015-Nov 26: ITA for SS NSW
    2015-Nov 28: Submitted SS application
    2015-Dec 17: SS Approved + Received 190 ITA
    2015-Dec 23: Lodged 190
    2016-Jan 5: Medical @ Nationwide (Php5,600 na ang fee!!)
    2016-Jan 8: Medical Clearance Provided - no action required (Thank you Lord!)
    2016-Jan 18: Applied for Driving SP and Direct Visa Grant!!! (Thank You Lord!)
    2016-Jan 26: PDOS @ CFO Manila + Enrolled at A1 Driving

    2016-Mar 14: BIG MOVE!:)

    PRAY HARD, WORK HARDER! :)

    Compilation of tips/resources/stories for PTE Academic Preparation: pteacademicreview.wordpress.com
    Template or "cheat sheet" as called by many: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B1OZBrQj0i5LWU1EYVZTaDF4VzA/view?usp=sharing
    sana po makatulong.. God bless!

  • shye428shye428 Quezon City
    Posts: 144Member
    Joined: Jul 10, 2014
    that's great! thanks @filipinacpa

    ANZSCO 221111 - General Accountant
    06/06/16 - PTE-A Exam
    06/24/16 - PTE-A Result- Passed (10pts.)
    07/01/16 - Submit CPA Au Migration Assessment
    08/02/16 - Received Migration Assessment (Comparable to Australian Bachelor Degree; Skilled Employment Assessment) (20 pts)
    EOI (total:60 pts)
    --->Review for PTE Exam (20pts) while waiting for invitation.

    Romans 12:12 Be Joyful in Hope, Patient in Affliction, Faithful in Prayer.

  • mariemmariem Australia
    Posts: 523Member
    Joined: Sep 01, 2015
    After PTE, what's next? Kailangan ba ipacertify yung result? Inuupload din ba ito sa EOI or Visa Application? Thanks

    ANZSCO CODE: 261311 - Analyst Programmer (Hubby-Principal applicant)
    28.10.2105 EOI Submitted (75 Points)
    06.11.2015 Received Invitation
    28.11.2015 Lodge Visa Application | Uploaded Documents
    21.03.2016 Praise the Lord! Visa Grant! IED : June 8, 2016
    28.05.2016 BIG MOVE to Sydney!
    22.09.2021 Citizenship Grant
    To God be the glory!

  • cpa_oct2011cpa_oct2011 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 324Member
    Joined: Oct 24, 2014
    After PTE, what's next? Kailangan ba ipacertify yung result? Inuupload din ba ito sa EOI or Visa Application? Thanks

    After PTE, have your skills assessed and ensure that you meet the minimum points of 60 so you can lodge an EOI.

  • lauralaura Mandaluyong
    Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2016
    IRIS review center will help you reach your score requirements especially in the speaking section.
    They have a tried and tested method which is highly effective.
    They offer unlimited lectures, computer practice, evaluation.
    call/text 09178243870/9134540

    Cubao, Quezon City Branch
    Sta. Rosa, Laguna Branch


  • lauralaura Mandaluyong
    Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2016
    IRIS review center will help you reach your score requirements especially in the speaking section.
    They have a tried and tested method which is highly effective.
    They offer unlimited lectures, computer practice, evaluation.
    call/text 09178243870/9134540

    Cubao, Quezon City Branch
    Sta. Rosa, Laguna Branch


    IRIS REVIEW CENTER is still the BEST in TOEFL iBT and even IELTS review in the Philippines. They provide experience that no center can provide since they have been helping students pass their TOEFL exams for the past 8 years, and their track record is consistent. In fact, they are highly recommended by their students. They have developed their own strategies and constantly update their modules to adapt to the current trend of the test.

    They provide ONSITE and ONLINE review for Filipinos here and overseas, and even to international students.


    www.irisreviewcenter.com

    www.facebook.com/irisreviewcenter

    +639178243870
    (02) 9134540
    skype - iris.stmartin
  • kayetrishkayetrish saudi arabia
    Posts: 104Member
    Joined: Jun 15, 2016
    @Xiaomau82 may ngfeedback na ba sau kung ano mas kay kunin toefl or pte-acad?

    Husband (gen accountant)
    07/26/16- CPAA assessment
    07/30/16 - pathway 2 granted CPAA
    09/03/16- ASA member (CPAA)
    Jan 2017 - renewed membership
    Feb 2017 - PTE failed

    kayetrish (sonographer)
    Oct 2015- visited Hobart, Tasmania
    Feb 2016- IELTS (R-7.5, L-8, W-6.5, S-7, Overall=7)
    April 2016- IELTS remarking unchanged
    07/16/16- IELTS (R-6, L-8.5, W-7, S-6.5, Overall=7) not yet..:(
    August 2016- found out I'm pregnant.. yay!!! :)
    01/21/17- IELTS (R-8, L-8, W-7, S-6.5,Overall =7.5) don't give up
    03/08/17 -IELTS speaking changed to 7 (yay!! Thank u Lord)
    06/15/17-ASMIRT submission for overseas assessment
    06/19/17- ASMIRT received my docs

    "In God's Perfect Timing!! To God be the Glory.. :)"

  • Xiaomau82Xiaomau82 Singapore
    Posts: 1,877Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2014
    kayetrish said:

    @Xiaomau82 may ngfeedback na ba sau kung ano mas kay kunin toefl or pte-acad?

    isang tao lang kilala ko nag toefl. so far naka 7 namn sia. ung pte academic ngyn ang kinukuha ng halos lahat ng kakilala ko na nakapag ielts na tas d nakakuha ng 7.
  • kayetrishkayetrish saudi arabia
    Posts: 104Member
    Joined: Jun 15, 2016
    @Xiaomau82 feeling ko nga mas ok ung PTE acad..

    Husband (gen accountant)
    07/26/16- CPAA assessment
    07/30/16 - pathway 2 granted CPAA
    09/03/16- ASA member (CPAA)
    Jan 2017 - renewed membership
    Feb 2017 - PTE failed

    kayetrish (sonographer)
    Oct 2015- visited Hobart, Tasmania
    Feb 2016- IELTS (R-7.5, L-8, W-6.5, S-7, Overall=7)
    April 2016- IELTS remarking unchanged
    07/16/16- IELTS (R-6, L-8.5, W-7, S-6.5, Overall=7) not yet..:(
    August 2016- found out I'm pregnant.. yay!!! :)
    01/21/17- IELTS (R-8, L-8, W-7, S-6.5,Overall =7.5) don't give up
    03/08/17 -IELTS speaking changed to 7 (yay!! Thank u Lord)
    06/15/17-ASMIRT submission for overseas assessment
    06/19/17- ASMIRT received my docs

    "In God's Perfect Timing!! To God be the Glory.. :)"

  • Xiaomau82Xiaomau82 Singapore
    Posts: 1,877Member
    Joined: Mar 08, 2014
    kayetrish said:

    @Xiaomau82 feeling ko nga mas ok ung PTE acad..

    recently ung mga kilala ko na nagpte acad nakakakuha ng 65 points. so tingin ko mas achievable ung scores sa pte.
  • imathenaimathena Sydney
    Posts: 53Member
    Joined: Apr 30, 2015
    @princessbubblegum :P

    My Timeline - Visa Sub class 572 (non SVP) Early Childhood Education and Care Package Course

    April 20, 2015 - Lodged my Application with Fortrust (Single Application)
    May 11 - Acknowledgement from the Embassy
    June 9 - Phone Interview with Mr Jerry (my co)
    June 16 - Thank you to my case officer, Visa Grant! :))

    To God Always Be the Glory! :D

  • lauralaura Mandaluyong
    Posts: 7Member
    Joined: Apr 16, 2016
    IRIS Review Center will help you reach your score requirements especially in the speaking section.
    They have a tried and tested method which is highly effective.
    They offer unlimited lectures, computer practice, evaluation.
    call/text 09178243870/9134540

    Cubao, Quezon City Branch
    Sta. Rosa, Laguna Branch
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