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  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    I am referring po sa other question types ng speaking exam. sa read aloud nasa 20 to 25 secs lang din ako..

    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!

  • filipinacpafilipinacpa Perth
    Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
    Joined: Jan 24, 2013
    @kristine_1377 nope sis.. they assigned me to different seat.. seat 1 ako nung 1st take, seat 2 nung pangalawa..

    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!

  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    ano score dpat pag PTE ang kinuha for accountant or external auditor?

    221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
    21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
    31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
    01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
    20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
    - collating requirements for NT SS application
    18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
    24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
    - was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
    - engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
    26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
    02|05|18 - PCC processing
    20|05|18 - Medical
    06|06|18 - Visa payment
    15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
    09|02|19 - Big move
    11|02|19 - First job interview
    12|02|19 - Received a job offer
    13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
    13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
    16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
    01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
    10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
    June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
    Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
    June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
    Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
    Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
    June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
    July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home

  • CPAofOzCPAofOz Mandaluyong
    Posts: 137Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2014
    @batman For PTE Academic, accountants and auditors will need at least 65 on each communicative skill which is equivalent to 7.0 in IELTS. Please see score legend below.

    Score Legend:
    IELTS - 4.5 ; PTE - 29-35
    IELTS - 5.0 ; PTE - 36-41
    IELTS - 5.5 ; PTE - 42-49
    IELTS - 6.0 ; PTE - 50-57
    IELTS - 6.5 ; PTE - 58-64
    IELTS - 7.0 ; PTE - 65-72
    IELTS - 7.5 ; PTE - 73-78
    IELTS - 8.0 ; PTE - 79-82
    IELTS - 8.5 ; PTE - 83-85
    IELTS - 9.0 ; PTE - 86-90

    DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
    CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment

    Accountant (General) (221111)

    Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
    (a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
    (b) Skills assessment
    (c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
    (d) Points test - OK!
    (e) Competent English - OK!

    Points test (60pts):
    (a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
    (b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
    (c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
    (d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!

    Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
    (a) Bachelor degree - OK!
    (b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
    (c) Proficient English

    Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out

    Timeline:
    22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
    24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
    08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED! :'(

    May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!

    14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
    16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
    29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN! :'(

    Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)

    "The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"

  • Electrical_Engr_CDRElectrical_Engr_CDR Mandaluyong
    Posts: 453Member
    Joined: May 04, 2013
    Initially, I thought Pearson was harder than ielts especially after Trying Mcmillan.
    But once I got the hang of the format I felt that it was easier.


    advice ko po sa mga mag tetest.

    TEST 1 Section 1: Personal introduction

    Part 1: Speaking and Writing
    Section 1: Personal introduction
    Section 2:
    • Read aloud –
    speak like your talking to someone.
    • Usually 35 seconds is too long for me even at moderate speed
    • Repeat sentence
    Focus, Listen carefully wait for the recording to start and immediately repeat the sentence.
    • Describe image
    Look at the image carefully and take note of all details. And create an opening sentence
    Speak in moderate speed so you can be able to think of the next phrase to say.
    • Re-tell lecture
    Take Notes!!!! Get imporatant Numbers and names. Verb and adjectives can be added later while you are speaking.
    Speak in moderate speed so you can be able to think of the next phrase to say.
    • Answer short question
    Section 3/4/5
    • Summarize written text
    Get the main idea from introduction and conclusion
     Mid paragraphs are elaborations of the main idea
     Use verbs and adjectives in your one sentence summary

    Section 6
    • Write essay
    Follow IELTS style take note of the time

    Part 2: Reading
    Use your time wisely!!!
     You will be able to know how to manage tym thru practice

    Part 3: Listening
    FOCUS FUCOS PRACTICE PRACTICE!!!
    • Write from dictation
    Take notes!!! Names and numbers.
    • I

    Nominated occupation: 233311 Electrical Engineer

    April 2013: ielts S8, W7, R7.5, L6.5 hays :(
    May 2013: started CDR and obtaining docs
    July 2014: Finally issued my CDR
    August 2014: EA asked for update of payment (Outdated application form :( )
    Sepetember 2014: received shortcoming letter (lacked docs)
    November 2014: Re-issued CDR having addressed shortcomings
    December 2014: Received positive outcome :) Prof. Engr (Elec Engr)
    February 2015 : ielts W6.5, R6.5, L6.5 S7.5 bakit ganito?
    May 2015: ielts W6, R8, L8.5, S7.5 susuko na ba ako?
    June 20, 2015: PTE-A L77, R84, W82, S80 God is good :)
    June 21, 2015: Submitted EOI - 65pts
    July 6, 2015: Received ITA
    July 11, 2015: lodged visa application for subclass 189.
    August 7, 2015: Finalised Medicals
    September 18, 2015: Visa Grant :)

  • CPAofOzCPAofOz Mandaluyong
    Posts: 137Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2014
    @Electrical_Engr_CDR congratulations sir! thanks for the tips!

    DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
    CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment

    Accountant (General) (221111)

    Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
    (a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
    (b) Skills assessment
    (c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
    (d) Points test - OK!
    (e) Competent English - OK!

    Points test (60pts):
    (a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
    (b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
    (c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
    (d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!

    Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
    (a) Bachelor degree - OK!
    (b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
    (c) Proficient English

    Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out

    Timeline:
    22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
    24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
    08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED! :'(

    May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!

    14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
    16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
    29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN! :'(

    Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)

    "The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"

  • Electrical_Engr_CDRElectrical_Engr_CDR Mandaluyong
    Posts: 453Member
    Joined: May 04, 2013
    edited June 2015
    I receive the scores of my ielts last Jun 12 and was so disappointed buti na lang nalaman ko yun PTE-A last june 14 thru itchard tapos take agad ako nung jun 20. I said to myself what else could go worse i already failed ielts 3 times i had to give PTE-A ashot . If i had failed i would have treated it as a learning experience and take the exam again the following week. Luckily i passed.

    Nominated occupation: 233311 Electrical Engineer

    April 2013: ielts S8, W7, R7.5, L6.5 hays :(
    May 2013: started CDR and obtaining docs
    July 2014: Finally issued my CDR
    August 2014: EA asked for update of payment (Outdated application form :( )
    Sepetember 2014: received shortcoming letter (lacked docs)
    November 2014: Re-issued CDR having addressed shortcomings
    December 2014: Received positive outcome :) Prof. Engr (Elec Engr)
    February 2015 : ielts W6.5, R6.5, L6.5 S7.5 bakit ganito?
    May 2015: ielts W6, R8, L8.5, S7.5 susuko na ba ako?
    June 20, 2015: PTE-A L77, R84, W82, S80 God is good :)
    June 21, 2015: Submitted EOI - 65pts
    July 6, 2015: Received ITA
    July 11, 2015: lodged visa application for subclass 189.
    August 7, 2015: Finalised Medicals
    September 18, 2015: Visa Grant :)

  • KEMKEM Canberra
    Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Jan 24, 2015
    @CPAofOz nasabi na ni Electrical_Engr_CDR yung mga tips. Kayang kaya mo yan. Good Luck :)

    263111: COMPUTER NETWORK AND SYSTEMS ENGINEER

    FEB 2015 : Started to gather info and prepared documents
    03/18/2015: Submitted application to ACS for assessment
    04/09/2015: AQF Bachelor Degree with major in computing
    06/08/2015: PTE-A Exam
    06/08/2015: L 79/R 82/S 90/W 82 overall Score : 82
    06/13/2015: Submit EOI 189
    06/18/2015: Received Invitation to lodge
    08/13/2015: Lodged application
    08/27/2015: Uploaded new passport for wife and daughter
    09/07/2015: Medical Done
    09/14/2015: Uploaded NBI and CoC
    10/08/2015: CO Allocated - Need additional doc for Dependent
    10/19/2015: Provided additional document
    10/22/2015: VISA GRANT

  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    @batman For PTE Academic, accountants and auditors will need at least 65 on each communicative skill which is equivalent to 7.0 in IELTS. Please see score legend below.

    Score Legend:
    IELTS - 4.5 ; PTE - 29-35
    IELTS - 5.0 ; PTE - 36-41
    IELTS - 5.5 ; PTE - 42-49
    IELTS - 6.0 ; PTE - 50-57
    IELTS - 6.5 ; PTE - 58-64
    IELTS - 7.0 ; PTE - 65-72
    IELTS - 7.5 ; PTE - 73-78
    IELTS - 8.0 ; PTE - 79-82
    IELTS - 8.5 ; PTE - 83-85
    IELTS - 9.0 ; PTE - 86-90
    hmn mukhang madali ang PTE ah, maka pag research nga.

    221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
    21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
    31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
    01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
    20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
    - collating requirements for NT SS application
    18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
    24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
    - was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
    - engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
    26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
    02|05|18 - PCC processing
    20|05|18 - Medical
    06|06|18 - Visa payment
    15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
    09|02|19 - Big move
    11|02|19 - First job interview
    12|02|19 - Received a job offer
    13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
    13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
    16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
    01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
    10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
    June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
    Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
    June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
    Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
    Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
    June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
    July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home

  • CPAofOzCPAofOz Mandaluyong
    Posts: 137Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2014
    @batman yep! try it!

    DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
    CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment

    Accountant (General) (221111)

    Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
    (a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
    (b) Skills assessment
    (c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
    (d) Points test - OK!
    (e) Competent English - OK!

    Points test (60pts):
    (a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
    (b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
    (c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
    (d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!

    Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
    (a) Bachelor degree - OK!
    (b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
    (c) Proficient English

    Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out

    Timeline:
    22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
    24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
    08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED! :'(

    May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!

    14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
    16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
    29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN! :'(

    Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)

    "The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"

  • batmanbatman Darwin Australia
    Posts: 3,520Member, Moderator
    Joined: Oct 04, 2011
    @Electrical_Engr_CDR thank you for the tips!

    221213 External Auditor|489 - 70pts - SS NT
    21|07|16 - Applied CPAA membership assessment
    31|07|16 - PTE-A L|S|W|R (73|79|78|77)
    01|08|16 - Submitted CPAA migration assessment
    20|09|17 - EOI 190 - NT (delayed due to show money req.)
    - collating requirements for NT SS application
    18|10|17 - Submitted NT SS application (praying for + result)
    24|04|18 - 190 not successful,
    - was offered 489 instead and accepted the offer
    - engaged with visa consort agency for visa application submission.
    26|04|18 - Invited to apply for SS visa 489 - Northern Territory
    02|05|18 - PCC processing
    20|05|18 - Medical
    06|06|18 - Visa payment
    15|09|18 - happy na birthday pa, visa grant pa.. TYL
    09|02|19 - Big move
    11|02|19 - First job interview
    12|02|19 - Received a job offer
    13|02|19 - Accepted job offer
    13|08|19 - Accepted a new job offer - new employer
    16|10|20 - Started new job - a better opportunity
    01|01|21 - Started CPA Australia qualification
    10|02|21 - Lodged 887 visa application
    June 2021 - First CPA subject passed
    Nov 2021 - 2nd CPA Subject passed
    June 2022 - 3rd and 4th CPA subject passed
    Nov 2022 - 5th subject passed (failed the other one)
    Feb 2023 - PR visa granted
    June 2023 - Officially a CPA Australia member.
    July 2023 - Purchased a land where to build our home

  • JulianJulian Quezon City
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2015
    Just came across with this blog the other day... and love it...
    I want to ask to those who took the exam, which center is best for PTE Academic test- Pearson Professional in Makati or Bright Center in Ortigas?
    I took IELTS three times now and always miss .5 in writing, so frustrating.. now I'm trying my luck in PTE Academic.
    I been in Australia in 2 years working as Accountant under working visa. I been in Philippines for a year now and applying for PR this time.
  • itcharditchard Sydney
    Posts: 179Member
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @Julian Bright Center.

    ANZSCO Code: 263111 Computer Systems & Network Engineer

    =======================================
    May 30, 2015 - ACS Assessment done AQF Bachelors Degree, 10yrs experience
    June 3, 2015 - PTE-A Exam
    June 19, 2015 - Invitation to apply for 189 Visa
    June 22, 2015 - Lodged and paid for Visa 189
    June 23, 2015 - Apply for SG COC
    June 25, 2015 - Received SG COC
    June 29, 2015 - Medical Done
    June 30, 2015 - Applied NBI with Hit
    July 3, 2015 - Medical Uploaded
    July 10, 2015 - Received NBI (No Hit)
    Aug 17, 2015 - CO Allocated GSM Brisbane requesting for F80
    Aug 18, 2015 - F80 uploaded
    Aug 19, 2015 - Visa Grant

  • MyOZdreamMyOZdream Melbourne
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2014
    received my PTE result today.. i did not Ace it.. kung sa Ielts weakness k writing at lagi 6.5 nkukuha ko. sa Pte nmn eto stength ko..

    L-73
    R-79
    W-86
    S-63

    Maybe 189 is not for us.Keep striving guys.. I will no longer retake the PTE..submitted 489 today.God bless everyone

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)

    July 2013 - Started collating requirements for ACS assessment
    26 Sept 2013 - Applied for ACS Assessment
    17 Dec 2013 - Received ACS Assessment (Suitable)
    18 Jan 2014 - Donated to IELTS foundation :)
    23 Jun 2015 - Took PTE
    24 Jun 2015 - PTE Result
    6 Jul 2015 - submitted SA SS for visa 489
    17 Aug 2015 - approved SA SS and received invitation from DIBP
    19 Aug 2015 - lodged a visa
    7 Nov 2015 - visa granted !!! Praise God

    Jeremiah 29:11 ESV

    "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

  • JulianJulian Quezon City
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2015
    @itchard Thanks...Can I know the difference between Pearson Makati and Bright Center- I was just worried if there's problem in microphone of Bright Center which might affect my speaking test. I wonder why Pearson Makati was always fully booked? Do they have limited slot?
  • CPAofOzCPAofOz Mandaluyong
    Posts: 137Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2014
    @MyOZdream have you tried the practice tests which can be bought in PTE? what are the results of your enabling skills? I assume that you had low score on pronunciation and/or oral fluency.

    DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
    CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment

    Accountant (General) (221111)

    Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
    (a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
    (b) Skills assessment
    (c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
    (d) Points test - OK!
    (e) Competent English - OK!

    Points test (60pts):
    (a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
    (b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
    (c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
    (d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!

    Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
    (a) Bachelor degree - OK!
    (b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
    (c) Proficient English

    Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out

    Timeline:
    22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
    24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
    08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED! :'(

    May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!

    14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
    16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
    29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN! :'(

    Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)

    "The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"

  • MyOZdreamMyOZdream Melbourne
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2014
    @CPAofOz yep, i got 90 on everything sa enabling skills except fluency and pronunciation. Not sure if nakaafect yung braces ko s pronunciation.. I tried both mock exams, lowest score ko tlga speaking. I thought gawa ng mic ko s bahay.

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)

    July 2013 - Started collating requirements for ACS assessment
    26 Sept 2013 - Applied for ACS Assessment
    17 Dec 2013 - Received ACS Assessment (Suitable)
    18 Jan 2014 - Donated to IELTS foundation :)
    23 Jun 2015 - Took PTE
    24 Jun 2015 - PTE Result
    6 Jul 2015 - submitted SA SS for visa 489
    17 Aug 2015 - approved SA SS and received invitation from DIBP
    19 Aug 2015 - lodged a visa
    7 Nov 2015 - visa granted !!! Praise God

    Jeremiah 29:11 ESV

    "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

  • CPAofOzCPAofOz Mandaluyong
    Posts: 137Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2014
    @MyOZdream you can still try for the last time! :) Good for you, you can opt to apply for visa 489. Before I can lodge the EOI, I need proficient english score in the exam as required by CPA, IPA, and ICAA.

    DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
    CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment

    Accountant (General) (221111)

    Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
    (a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
    (b) Skills assessment
    (c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
    (d) Points test - OK!
    (e) Competent English - OK!

    Points test (60pts):
    (a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
    (b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
    (c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
    (d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!

    Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
    (a) Bachelor degree - OK!
    (b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
    (c) Proficient English

    Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out

    Timeline:
    22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
    24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
    08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED! :'(

    May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!

    14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
    16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
    29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN! :'(

    Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)

    "The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"

  • MyOZdreamMyOZdream Melbourne
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2014
    @CPAofOz yeah, yun nga narealized ko bless pa din ako kc may option pa ako yung iba wala n tlga. saka yung word ni Lord sakin Deut 19:2 set aside 3 cities centrally located in the land i will give u. sa map South Australia yun saka ACT. pero ang code ko open sa SA. so meaning gusto nya tlga sa SA kmi. saka starting July 1 magincrease n ang English requirement ng SA pero pasok pa din grade ko sa increase. So my interpretation is SA tlaga ang inopen na door ni Lord for us. Kaya nagobey na ko d nk magreresist.

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)

    July 2013 - Started collating requirements for ACS assessment
    26 Sept 2013 - Applied for ACS Assessment
    17 Dec 2013 - Received ACS Assessment (Suitable)
    18 Jan 2014 - Donated to IELTS foundation :)
    23 Jun 2015 - Took PTE
    24 Jun 2015 - PTE Result
    6 Jul 2015 - submitted SA SS for visa 489
    17 Aug 2015 - approved SA SS and received invitation from DIBP
    19 Aug 2015 - lodged a visa
    7 Nov 2015 - visa granted !!! Praise God

    Jeremiah 29:11 ESV

    "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

  • itcharditchard Sydney
    Posts: 179Member
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    @Julian I don't know the difference but my wife took the exam 1st time and got her desired score. She only spent like 2-3 days reviewing the PDF file.

    ANZSCO Code: 263111 Computer Systems & Network Engineer

    =======================================
    May 30, 2015 - ACS Assessment done AQF Bachelors Degree, 10yrs experience
    June 3, 2015 - PTE-A Exam
    June 19, 2015 - Invitation to apply for 189 Visa
    June 22, 2015 - Lodged and paid for Visa 189
    June 23, 2015 - Apply for SG COC
    June 25, 2015 - Received SG COC
    June 29, 2015 - Medical Done
    June 30, 2015 - Applied NBI with Hit
    July 3, 2015 - Medical Uploaded
    July 10, 2015 - Received NBI (No Hit)
    Aug 17, 2015 - CO Allocated GSM Brisbane requesting for F80
    Aug 18, 2015 - F80 uploaded
    Aug 19, 2015 - Visa Grant

  • MyOZdreamMyOZdream Melbourne
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2014
    @itchard galing

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)

    July 2013 - Started collating requirements for ACS assessment
    26 Sept 2013 - Applied for ACS Assessment
    17 Dec 2013 - Received ACS Assessment (Suitable)
    18 Jan 2014 - Donated to IELTS foundation :)
    23 Jun 2015 - Took PTE
    24 Jun 2015 - PTE Result
    6 Jul 2015 - submitted SA SS for visa 489
    17 Aug 2015 - approved SA SS and received invitation from DIBP
    19 Aug 2015 - lodged a visa
    7 Nov 2015 - visa granted !!! Praise God

    Jeremiah 29:11 ESV

    "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

  • chicken_starchicken_star Singapore
    Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Dec 02, 2013
    @MyOZdream Hi! Just want to check, we have the code 263111. But the current status is SA is still in Special Conditions. Do you have any relative in SA?
  • chicken_starchicken_star Singapore
    Posts: 22Member
    Joined: Dec 02, 2013
    *I mean same code 263111*
  • MyOZdreamMyOZdream Melbourne
    Posts: 111Member
    Joined: Oct 13, 2014
    @chicken_star state nomination will open in July 1. I submitted EOI first then I will submit state nom this coming July 1. Based on their updated news release, ICT occupations will reopen this coming July 1

    Computer Network and Systems Engineer (263111)

    July 2013 - Started collating requirements for ACS assessment
    26 Sept 2013 - Applied for ACS Assessment
    17 Dec 2013 - Received ACS Assessment (Suitable)
    18 Jan 2014 - Donated to IELTS foundation :)
    23 Jun 2015 - Took PTE
    24 Jun 2015 - PTE Result
    6 Jul 2015 - submitted SA SS for visa 489
    17 Aug 2015 - approved SA SS and received invitation from DIBP
    19 Aug 2015 - lodged a visa
    7 Nov 2015 - visa granted !!! Praise God

    Jeremiah 29:11 ESV

    "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope."

  • danyan2001usdanyan2001us Melbourne, Australia
    Posts: 2,536Member, Moderator
    Joined: Nov 14, 2012
    guys, query ko lang sa mga nakapag order na ng Gold Kit sa PTE gaano ba siya katagal bago ma receive at saka ano ang process to receive it? ...we made the order two nights ago...

    primary applicant- wife
    arrived melbourne- July 28, 2010

  • CPAofOzCPAofOz Mandaluyong
    Posts: 137Member
    Joined: Sep 25, 2014
    @danyan2001us I received the kit right away. By received, I mean the tests were already accessible through the website. Please try the link below and choose "ONLINE PRACTICE TESTS" that should do the trick.

    https://ptepractice.com/studentFW1/

    DIBP - https://www.immi.gov.au/Visas/Pages/189.aspx
    CPAA - http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/become-a-cpa/migration-assessment

    Accountant (General) (221111)

    Requirements of Visa (Skilled Independent - 189):
    (a) Occupation in SOL - OK!
    (b) Skills assessment
    (c) below 50 yrs old - OK!
    (d) Points test - OK!
    (e) Competent English - OK!

    Points test (60pts):
    (a) Age - 25-32 yrs old - 30pts - OK!
    (b) English language ability - Proficient English (Plan A: 7.0 in each band of IELTS; Plan B: 65 in each component of PTE Academic) - 10pts
    (c) Skilled Employment - 3-5 yrs in skilled employment outside Australia - 5pts - OK!
    (d) Qualifications - Bachelor degree from a degree of a recognised standard - 15pts - OK!

    Requirements of Assessing Authority (CPAA - General Skills Assessment):
    (a) Bachelor degree - OK!
    (b) 7 Competency Areas - OK!
    (c) Proficient English

    Plan B: Student Visa - Masters by Coursework strike-out

    Timeline:
    22 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 1)
    24 Apr 2014: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 1)
    08 May 2014: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:6.0 | R:8.0 | W:6.5 | S:5.5) FAILED! :'(

    May 2014-Apr 2015: 1 year holiday! HAHA!

    14 May 2015: IELTS Academic Speaking exam (take 2)
    16 May 2015: IELTS Academic Written exam (take 2)
    29 May 2015: IELTS Academic exam result - (L:7.5 | R:7.0 | W:6.5 | S:6.0) FAILED AGAIN! :'(

    Current: PTE Academic review (Plan B for English Language Requirement)

    "The wind blows the hardest the closer you get to the mountain top"

  • Electrical_Engr_CDRElectrical_Engr_CDR Mandaluyong
    Posts: 453Member
    Joined: May 04, 2013
    @danyan2001yung sa akin wala pa isang oras na confirm na yung order ko. Bale makikita mo sya account mo sa ptepractice.com

    Nominated occupation: 233311 Electrical Engineer

    April 2013: ielts S8, W7, R7.5, L6.5 hays :(
    May 2013: started CDR and obtaining docs
    July 2014: Finally issued my CDR
    August 2014: EA asked for update of payment (Outdated application form :( )
    Sepetember 2014: received shortcoming letter (lacked docs)
    November 2014: Re-issued CDR having addressed shortcomings
    December 2014: Received positive outcome :) Prof. Engr (Elec Engr)
    February 2015 : ielts W6.5, R6.5, L6.5 S7.5 bakit ganito?
    May 2015: ielts W6, R8, L8.5, S7.5 susuko na ba ako?
    June 20, 2015: PTE-A L77, R84, W82, S80 God is good :)
    June 21, 2015: Submitted EOI - 65pts
    July 6, 2015: Received ITA
    July 11, 2015: lodged visa application for subclass 189.
    August 7, 2015: Finalised Medicals
    September 18, 2015: Visa Grant :)

  • JulianJulian Quezon City
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2015
    Hi, everyone. Have you read the blog of " The Life as a Dreamer"-PTE Academics, its very inspirational.
    How much time is needed for PTE Review? Is PTE online review really worth it?
  • cpa_oct2011cpa_oct2011 Mandaluyong
    Posts: 324Member
    Joined: Oct 24, 2014
    @Julian for me Mcmillan is enough, but if you really want to feel the actual exams, you can purchase the mock test.
  • JulianJulian Quezon City
    Posts: 140Member
    Joined: Jun 24, 2015
    Kala ko madali lang pasahan ang IELTS test, if I knew it earlier sana nag stay na lang me sa Australia kahit working visa lang.
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