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Joined: May 13, 2011
Occupation: Chemist (ANZSCO 234211)
Jan 07, 2012 - IELTS (GT-BC)
Jan 21, 2012 - L-7.0 R-7.0 W-7.0 S-6.5 Overall: 7.0
February 15, 2012 - documents received by VETASSESS
March 23, 2012- submitted additional docs requested
March 28, 2012- VETASESS Result: Negative
May 12, 2012- IELTS (GT-BC)
May 14, 2012- reassessment (change of occupation to Chemistry Technician, ANZSCO 311411)
May 18, 2012- Vetassess result: Positive
May 26, 2012- L-6.0 R-7.0 W-7.5 S-7.0 Overall: 7.0
Posts: 229Member
Joined: Nov 08, 2011
Don't worry about it. I didn't enroll in any training centre or IELTS classes, I just bought an IELTS reviewer for $15-$20. I read and practice 1 week before the exam (1hr a day) and managed to get a 7.0 - pasado na for my visa lodgement.
Hindi po ako magaling sa english at hindi rin ako mahilig sa mga books (komiks lang at movies/tv shows). It's one of my weakest subjects back in school pero for those na graduate ng college/uni, we already have like 6 years of english language nung elementary, 4 in H/S, tapos meron pang mga additional english for business at kung anu-anu pang english ek ek sa college. Just concentrate on the general areas na may difference ang us and aus english gaya ng "s" at "z" (realise, finalise), etc.
Confidence lang at yung natutunan ko nung elementary if it doesn't sound right, it's probably not the correct answer.
Posts: 599Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
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05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
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Joined: Sep 20, 2011
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Joined: Jun 12, 2011
Posts: 451Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2011
If you want, you can visit both centers and inquire.. tapos kung san mo feel, dun ka mag-apply.
ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord.
05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings
Posts: 599Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
Posts: 451Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2011
ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord.
05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
At the end of the day, IDP and BC just provide the IELTS exams...nasa kamay mo pa rin ang kalalabasan
Posts: 599Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
@katlin, After that experience, the next morning i pm my friend in another pinoy forum about my experience in IDP meron din xa bad comment about IDP. The time she took the test in speaking medyo old lady na may feeling sick ang nagbigay sa kanya, may sore throat at namamaos, meron din daw konting ubo't sipon kaya naka tape na lang yung topic na pinarinig. Medyo hindi nya nagustuhan yung episode na yun in taking the IELTS sana raw hindi pinayagan ang ganun, mababa ang result nya 5.5-speaking :-( and then when she took another test that time in BC na. Sabi ko nga bakit hindi muna BC, anyway taga Cainta sya mas publisized daw ang IDP kesa BC kaya dumayo pa sya ng Makati.
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
Posts: 451Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2011
Ang sad naman ng experience nya, dapat pag ganon i-refund or i-retake nya yung speaking. Di acceptable yung ganon. Pano sila mkkpag-test ng skills nya sa speaking kung yung kausap nya eh tape recorder or paos?
ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord.
05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings
Posts: 599Member
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
05/17/11 - ACS favorable result released for my husband's skills assessment nominated job-261311 Analyst Programmer.
12/10/11 - Hubby IELTS first take at BC result L & R-5.5, W & S-6.0 OBS=6.0 retake!!!
12/30/11- Hubby registered at 9.0 Niners.
03/15/14 - Hubby's comeback at 9.0 Niners preparing for IELTS test. Second attempt for Australian visa.
05/12/14 - Complete uploading of ACS skills assessment required documents and payment made thru direct deposit.
05/12/14 - ACS assessment application received.
07/02/14 - ACS skills assessment result suitable ANZCO code 262113 Systems Administrator as recommended by CO for hubby's job description rather than ANZCO 261311 Analyst Programmer the first ACS ANZCO result suitable released in 2011. I conclude ACS reclassifies ICT Occupations.
- Work exp. 12yrs. less 6yrs deduction by ACS.
- Educ. Qualification assessed as AQF Associate Degree major in computing for a 4yr. course BS. Computer Science in a section 2 school.
Posts: 172Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2011
April 16, 2011 - took IELTS (L:8, R:7.5, W:8, S:7.5 OBS:8) I June 2, 2011 - submitted skills assessment to EA I October 26, 2011 - applied for Victoria State Sponsorship I December 03, 2011 - fiancee took IELTS I December 26, 2011 - lodged visa 176 (Victoria SS/Melbourne) I January 23,2012 - CO Allocation (Team 6) I February 20, 2012 - Submitted Police Clearances (Philippines, India & Maldives) I February 26, 2012 - finished medicals I March 13, 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!!! I December 04,2012 - initial entry as stated in the visa grant notification
Posts: 172Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2011
April 16, 2011 - took IELTS (L:8, R:7.5, W:8, S:7.5 OBS:8) I June 2, 2011 - submitted skills assessment to EA I October 26, 2011 - applied for Victoria State Sponsorship I December 03, 2011 - fiancee took IELTS I December 26, 2011 - lodged visa 176 (Victoria SS/Melbourne) I January 23,2012 - CO Allocation (Team 6) I February 20, 2012 - Submitted Police Clearances (Philippines, India & Maldives) I February 26, 2012 - finished medicals I March 13, 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!!! I December 04,2012 - initial entry as stated in the visa grant notification
Posts: 451Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2011
what time po ba ang listening/reading/writing?
Sa exam day ba ang tanong mo? Well, usually umaga to naka-schedule eh.. kse sa hapon ung speaking exam nung iba.. Pero yung Speaking exam schedule ay depende dun sa center kung san ka nag-register to take your IELTS.
saan po usually and venue ng British Council at ng IDP?
Sa BC - Crowne Plaza sa Ortigas (katabi ng Robinsons Galleria)
Sa IDP - Mandarin Hotel (tama ba?) Basta some hotel in Makati
saan po ba mas convenient para sa aken? i mean saan mas malapit na testing center?
Mahina ako sa geography eh, kung sa cavite.. sa tingin ko mas malapit ang Makati.. tama ba?
can i go out the testing room or should i wait until the exam is finished and go out along with the rest of the examiners?
Sayang naman kung ganon.. If the exam starts, no one is allowed to go out of the testing center eh.. Yun ang alam ko.. Manghula ka na lang kung di mo talaga kayanin.. sayang ang almost 9k na binayad mo just to take the exam!
Sana nasagot ko ang mga katanungan mo.
ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord.
05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Yung speaking exam ng IDP sa Salustiana D. Ty Tower along Makati...Yung ibang tatlo naman sa Makati Shangri La Hotel sa 2nd Floor Ballroom A & B
Posts: 172Member
Joined: Apr 23, 2011
April 16, 2011 - took IELTS (L:8, R:7.5, W:8, S:7.5 OBS:8) I June 2, 2011 - submitted skills assessment to EA I October 26, 2011 - applied for Victoria State Sponsorship I December 03, 2011 - fiancee took IELTS I December 26, 2011 - lodged visa 176 (Victoria SS/Melbourne) I January 23,2012 - CO Allocation (Team 6) I February 20, 2012 - Submitted Police Clearances (Philippines, India & Maldives) I February 26, 2012 - finished medicals I March 13, 2012 - VISA GRANT! THANK YOU LORD!!! I December 04,2012 - initial entry as stated in the visa grant notification
Posts: 194Member
Joined: Jul 29, 2011
Skill nominated :262113 Systems Administrator|Oct 12, 2011 -Submitted documents to ACS|Oct 28, 2011 -ACS result ( Comparable to an Australian Bachelor's Degree)|March 31, 2012- IELTS Exam|April 13, 2012 -IELTS Result ( R-7.5 L-7.5 W-6.5 S-7.5=OB=7.5), requested for remarking but no change|July 01, 2012- EOI submitted|Aug 02, 2012- Submitted SA SS ( visa 190)|Nov 06, 2012 - SA SS approval and 190 Invitation
| Nov 08,2012- Lodged 190 visa|| Nov 23,2012- Visa Grant! Thank God, Almighty! 
Posts: 40Member
Joined: Jun 24, 2011
For second or succeeding take ng IELTS:
if previous exam sa BC e failed then nag take naman sa IDP, may chance na pumasa yung examinee. ganun din if from IDP to BC.
10 Dec 2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application and sent docs via Fedex
3 Dec 2011 - IELTS 1st take (L7.5 R8.5 S7 W 6)
14 Dec 2011 - ACS received my documents
10 Jan 2012 - ACS Positive result
18 Feb 2012 - IELTS 2nd take (L8 R9 S6.5 W7.5)
3 Mar 2012 - applied for IELTS Remarking (no changes)
5 Oct 2012 - submitted EOI (65 points, subclass 189)
15 Oct 2012 - invite received
Posts: 157Member
Joined: Jun 27, 2011
Ako naman sa IDP nag take ng IELTS, may nabasa kasi ako before, nakalimutan ko na kung saang forum, na mas hindi strict sa speaking ang IDP compared sa BC.
Posts: 451Member
Joined: Jul 05, 2011
Yung pag-recheck, same goes with BC. Kapag sobrang laki ng difference, they have 2nd examiner to re-evaluate kaya naka-record yung speaking exam. If you notice sa IELTS Writing Exam, meron dun parang 1st and 2nd na decision. So they usually evaluate talaga..
Sa BC, ang raffle lang nila this year was a FREE IELTS EXAM and BC souvenirs. So if naka-bayad ka na, i-refund nila. If not, sympre di ka na magbayad. Other prizes was mugs, bags at pencil case. Pero di ko na-experience ung mga gadgets. Usually sa Facebook page nila ung mga ganyang prizes. Hehe.
Yes @mimaahk, sosyal nga test centers.. Malamig din! Kailangan mag-jacket
ACS, IELTS and Visa 175 Timeline
28/07/2011 - Submitted ACS Online Application
28/09/2011 - ACS Result: Group A
08/10/2011 - IELTS Exam
21/10/2011 - IELTS Result: L&R-8.5; W&S-7; OB-8
22/11/2011 - Submitted Online Application
05/05/2012 - CO Requested Additional Documents
31/05/2012 - Submitted requested documents
02/06/2012 - Visa Grant! Thank you Lord.
05/2013 - Off to Sydney ^_^
For the detailed timeline, check it here: Journey to the Land Down Under
My personal blog: Kathleen's Daily Musings
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
Joined: Jan 13, 2011
Yep, kelangan magjacket at dala kayo ng matapang na candy para hindi antukin hehe...
Regarding re-evaluations, they usually will entertain that kung 0.5 lang ang agwat sa nakuha mo...anything greater than that...umulit ka na lang ng exam
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Joined: Jun 27, 2011
Posts: 2,616Member, Moderator
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Yung Reading at Listening objective type questions kasi so there's no way for us to change the grades on that
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