Share some tips on IELTS

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• imeetr Quezon City
  Posts: 235Member
  Joined: Mar 16, 2013

  January 2014 edited January 2014

  @appledeuce your scores are great!! How I wish everyone will be able to get same as yours!

  251513-Retail Pharmacist
  May 21, 2013- Applied for Skills Assessment under APharmC
  July 6, 2013- APharmC asked for additional references
  Sept.4, 2013- Positive Assessment received
  Oct. 26, 2013- Schedule of IELTS (Academic module)
  Nov. 8, 2013 -IELTS Results L,R,W,S- 7.0 OBS-7.0 ( need to retake, I need to get 7.5 OBS with no lower than band 7 in any
  sub-tests.)
  May 10, 2014 (IELTS 2nd try) L,R,W-7,S-7.5 OBS-7 (failed again)

  "Faith is not believing that God can, it's knowing that He will"
• amcasperforu Rio de Janeiro
  Posts: 722Member
  Joined: Sep 14, 2012

  January 2014

  @appledeuce Wow ang taas ng scores mo. Congrats.

  Systems Administrator (ANZSCO: 262113)
  October 12, 2012: IELTS Speaking (BC)
  October 13, 2012: IETLS L/R/W
  October 26, 2012: IELTS Results L/R: 7.0 S/W: 6.5 OB: 7.0
  October 27, 2012: Lodged ACS
  October 30, 2012: Stage 4 ACS
  Novemb 29, 2012: ACS Suitable (Thank you Lord!)
  Novemb 30, 2012: EOI and Submit NSW application via Fedex
  February19, 2013: NSW Ack letter received (Salamat po Lord!)
  April 29, 2013 : NSW SS approval
  April 30, 2013 : Invitation from SkillSelect
  May 03, 2013 : Lodge application including my mom
  May 06, 2013 : Medicals done at St. Lukes
  May 15, 2013 : My med result was uploaded
  May 23, 2013 : NBI clearance uploaded
  May 28, 2013 : Nanay's medical uploaded
  Thank you Lord sa maraming blessings. Kayo na po ang bahala sa next journey namin ni nanay.
  Jun 14, 2013 - Oct 08, 2013: Almost saying Goodbye AU... But keep pushing and believing...
  Oct 09, 3013 : Golden email from CO
  Oct 30, 2013 : VISA GRANT with nanay
  In HIS name nothing is impossible! Thank you Lord!
• appledeuce Sydney
  Posts: 412Member
  Joined: Nov 25, 2013

  January 2014

  @imeetr @amcasperforu salamat po.
  
  Good luck po sa lahat ng nagtest kanina!

  Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
  28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
  20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
  03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
  07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
  16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
  17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
  21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
  24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
  19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
  06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
  14 Oct 2015 - Graduation

  Journey to PR:
  07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
  12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
  12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
  29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
  03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
  19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
  01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
  14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
  15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
  22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
  16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

  Citizenship:
  Date applied: 27 March 2018
  Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
  Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
  Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
  Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
  Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019
• cool_nurse Cebu City
  Posts: 1Member
  Joined: Jan 04, 2014

  January 2014

  Hello guys! I'm a new member here! Hindi po ako OZ-bound. US bound po ako pero gusto ko po sumali sa forum na ito para makakuha ng tips.
  
  Nag-IELTS po ako sa BC MANILA nung Dec. 14,2014 (Sino pala mga kasabay ko dito? Haha) then I received my IELTS result yesterday which is quite a disappointment. First try ko po ito sa ielts for visa screen po sana.
  
  L-7.5 R-8 W-6.5 S-6.5
  
  What concerns me the most was the speaking part because I felt I was cheated. As far as I'm concern, I satisfied all the 4-C's Ielts tutors were discussing when it comes to speaking as well as writing. I was fluent din, without stuttering saying uhm, ahh,etc. Yung examiner ko was a foreign guy with super ugly set of teeth! haha. Pardon me for being rude.
  
  I just want to ask for your best advice guys. Should I retake or should I remark?
  
  I'm planning to remark both my W and S. It costs 60 GBP or mga 4.3K.
  
  And by the way guys, will BC mail my TRF or will I claim it personally to their office? Thanks and more power!
  
  to @appledeuce congrats pala! Is it ok to email me your reviewers just in case I decided to re-sit the exam again? Thanks!
• filipinacpa Perth
  Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
  Joined: Jan 24, 2013

  January 2014 edited January 2014

  @cool_nurse go for remarking if you're confident that you did a great job with your S and W. Some obtained a positive result from remarking, others were not. Good luck!
  
  By the way, I decided to retake my IELTS with IDP this time. May all the blessings be with everyone here in this forum!

  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!
• michel_75 Bulacan
  Posts: 409Member
  Joined: Oct 03, 2012

  January 2014

  @filipinacpa when are you taking the exam?
• filipinacpa Perth
  Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
  Joined: Jan 24, 2013

  January 2014

  @michel_75 I am thinking of retaking this on February or March.

  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!
• filipinacpa Perth
  Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
  Joined: Jan 24, 2013

  January 2014

  Definitely before the holy week.

  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!
• chu_se Melbourne
  Posts: 433Member
  Joined: Jun 06, 2013

  January 2014

  i will be taking mine this coming jan.18....hope mgging okey lahat pra mka graduate na ako dto..
  
• ccosam Singapore
  Posts: 2Member
  Joined: Jan 06, 2014

  January 2014

  guys sorry ah medyo newbie tlaga ako.
  dapat ba mag pa assess muna bago ako kumuha ng ielts?
• filipinacpa Perth
  Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
  Joined: Jan 24, 2013

  January 2014

  @ccosam it depends upon your assessing body. for example, sa vetassess, ielts is not required whereas sa ICAA, CPAA required naman ang acad ielts. san ka po magpapaassess?

  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!
• appledeuce Sydney
  Posts: 412Member
  Joined: Nov 25, 2013

  January 2014

  @cool_nurse I would suggest going for remarking if you're not under any time constraint. Unfortunately kahit anong sabihin natin, hindi pa rin talaga maiiwasan ang element of bias pagdating sa marking ng writing and speaking modules, hindi tulad sa Reading and Listening na talagang definitive yung mga sagot. I agree with @filipinacpa, if you feel strongly that you should have been given higher marks in S/W than what you got, magpa-remark ka na.
  
  Pag may hinahabol kang deadlines, go for remarking and then schedule for another exam if money is of no object.
  
  

  Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
  28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
  20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
  03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
  07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
  16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
  17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
  21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
  24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
  19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
  06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
  14 Oct 2015 - Graduation

  Journey to PR:
  07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
  12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
  12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
  29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
  03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
  19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
  01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
  14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
  15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
  22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
  16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

  Citizenship:
  Date applied: 27 March 2018
  Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
  Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
  Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
  Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
  Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019
• filipinacpa Perth
  Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
  Joined: Jan 24, 2013

  January 2014

  I'm thinking of retaking the exam on March 15 before my man's arrival here. Would be great for us to view the result together. Lol
  
  I'm also thinking of taking it with IDP this time. But I'm still waiting for other signs whether to take it with BC or IDP nga. Lol haha

  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!
• sonsi_03 Sydney
  Posts: 1,084Member
  Joined: Feb 14, 2013

  January 2014

  hello, makikipagkamustahan lang, andun lang ako nakatambay sa kabilang bakod. swak po doon yung ielts results ko nga pala hehe. sarap lang din kasi magbasa ng mga comments sa forum na ito.
  @filipinacpa for my xp, it doesn't matter now if IDP or BC masasabi ko nasa sa iyo na talaga iyan. just my 2 cents.

  09-07-14 - Visa Grant! Thank you so much, Lord! IED 03-03-15
  15-09-14 - Landed in Radelaide! South Australia
  29-09-14 - Started working in Adelaide South Australia
  28-09-15 - Left the first job
  06-10-15 - Started the second job
  18-09-16 - Moved to Sydney

  "The key to everything is patience. You get the chicken by hatching the egg, not by smashing it." Arnold H. Glasow
  ...At sa wakas naging sisiw na nga ang itlog!
  Visa lodged members please share your timelines here:
  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18d1OUvt_9wyGxVrUu-12aoo8evhMKwGFHrf2smAaoU4/edit#gid=424981924

  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1490118541216428/
• filipinacpa Perth
  Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
  Joined: Jan 24, 2013

  January 2014

  @sonsi_03 hello yes I agree with you but I am also considering the luck part in taking it, at least based on what others have experienced. but of course, this would definitely depend on the individual.
  
  IDP na nasa initial thought ko, but i'm still welcome for more signs. Lol
  
  Anyways, san na pathway m?

  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!
• thegreatiam15 Sydney
  Posts: 799Member
  Joined: Jan 07, 2014

  January 2014

  hello good day...I'm taking my Ielts exam on FEB 1st..hehe sana makapasa...
  
  btw ano ano ba mga simpleng tricks and tips dito para madali makapagreview?
  
  should i go for the free workshop?nagsubscribe ako on the 21st...yung EVENT BRITE
  
  salamat nang marami sa makakatulong...btw andito ako SG kamusta naman mga nagexam dito SG via brit council?..musta po results nila mga mam at sir?...TY HAPPY NEW YEAR!

  I haven't lost everything except my mind...
• filipinacpa Perth
  Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
  Joined: Jan 24, 2013

  January 2014 edited January 2014

  @thegreatiam15 if free naman and it's worth the time, i'll take advantage of it. but I think since it's free, they will orient you about the exam lang. mga technicalities siguro, like yung answer sheet, parts of the exam, time needed, etc. ganyan din yung sa free orientation ng niner dito sa Pinas e. Helpful din naman siya.
  

  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!
• appledeuce Sydney
  Posts: 412Member
  Joined: Nov 25, 2013

  January 2014

  Yup kung free naman at may time ka, go to the workshop. Pero kung ayaw mo mamasahe at mag effort pa na magbyahe papunta sa venue, pwede mo naman makita sa internet yung mga ididiscuss nila sa seminar/ orientation.

  Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
  28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
  20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
  03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
  07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
  16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
  17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
  21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
  24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
  19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
  06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
  14 Oct 2015 - Graduation

  Journey to PR:
  07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
  12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
  12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
  29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
  03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
  19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
  01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
  14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
  15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
  22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
  16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

  Citizenship:
  Date applied: 27 March 2018
  Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
  Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
  Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
  Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
  Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019
• thegreatiam15 Sydney
  Posts: 799Member
  Joined: Jan 07, 2014

  January 2014

  @filipinacpa
  
  i see...maraming salamat ate...: )
  
  btw...sobrang hirap ba nung actual exam?i tried youtube ielts exam previews and reviewers nakakatuwa yung accent nila...
  
  para saken mas mahirap ang writing...T_T

  I haven't lost everything except my mind...
• wizz Melbourne
  Posts: 698Member
  Joined: Apr 17, 2013

  January 2014

  okay naman sa IDP dun ako nag exam. Minsan lang basag daw ung sound system kaya nagiging mahirap yung listening.
  
  As per the orientation dun sa Event Brite okay din siya very helpful pero mga tips and do's and dont's lang yun. I still recommend Scotts English Success may minimal fee pero malaking tulong sa mga tamad magreview at watch watch lang ng lessons online.

  ANZSCO 149311

  31 May 13 - Vetassess Requirements Acknowledge
  22 June 13 - IELTS Exam at IDP Singapore
  5 July 13 - IELTS Passed
  30 Aug 13 - Vetassess Results - Positive + EOI Submitted
  4 Sept 13 - Initial Contact WA SS
  5 Sept 13 - Invited to apply for WA SS
  9 Sept 13 - WA SS approved!
  12 Sept 13 - Lodged Visa 190
  23 Sept 13 - Medical Examination - SATA Bedok SG
  27 Sept 13 - Medicals Uploaded
  21 Oct 13 - CO allocated (Adelaide GSM Team 6, MN)
  1 Nov 13 - SG PCC submitted
  5 Dec 13 - Visa Granted! To God be the Glory!
  IED: 26 Sep 14

  1 May 14 - Touchdown Perth!
  12 June 14 - First day of work. God will always provide.

  Psalm 37:4 Delight yourself in the Lord;
  And He will give you the desires of your heart.
• thegreatiam15 Sydney
  Posts: 799Member
  Joined: Jan 07, 2014

  January 2014

  okay naman sa IDP dun ako nag exam. Minsan lang basag daw ung sound system kaya nagiging mahirap yung listening.
  
  As per the orientation dun sa Event Brite okay din siya very helpful pero mga tips and do's and dont's lang yun. I still recommend Scotts English Success may minimal fee pero malaking tulong sa mga tamad magreview at watch watch lang ng lessons online.

  haha d naman ako tatamarin magaral nagtake nga ako nang leave para sa chinese new year din...magrereview ako...: ) salamat po..sa insight..

  I haven't lost everything except my mind...
• mhej Sydney
  Posts: 202Member
  Joined: May 29, 2013

  January 2014

  I took IELTs sa British Council here in Manila. Sa may Crowne Plaza ang exam. Sound system was very good and clear. Mahirap talaga kapag kulob,basag, or garbled yung sounds.
  
  I highly suggest BC for IELTs.

  ICT Business Analyst - 261111
  Visa Subclass 189

  24 June 2013 - Skills Assessment submitted to ACS
  15 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Speaking Test
  17 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Test (Listening, Reading, Writing)
  30 Aug 2013 - IELTs Results (L - 9.0, R - 8.0, W - 8.0, S - 8.0, Overall - 8.5)
  24 Sept 2013 - Favorable letter received from ACS (ICT Business Analyst)
  26 Sept 2013 - Submitted EOI (70 points)
  7 Oct 2013 - Received Invitation to Apply (Visa Subclass 189)
  11 Oct 2013 - Submitted Visa Application
  21 Oct 2013 - Medical Exam (I completed mine, partner had to wait for a few days to complete hers)
  - applied for NBI Clearance
  24 Oct 2013 - Primary Applicant (me) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
  4 Nov 2013 - Partner completed Medical Exam
  5 Nov 2013 - Claim NBI Clearance
  - Secondary Applicant (partner) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
  6 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013 waiting for CO.
  21 Nov 2013 - CO Allocated
  26 Nov 2013 - Visa Grant (yehey!!)
  21 March 2014 - Flight to Sydney (Qantas 7PM HKT)
  6 May 2014 - Received 12 month contract from company (same company I worked for in Manila)
  12 May 2014 - Started work
  15 Dec 2014 - Hired permanently by current company (IT Service Manager).
  17 Apr 2018 - Applied for Citizenship (online)
  11 Mar 2019 - Citizenship Exam Schedule
  08 Oct 2019 - Australian Citizenship Ceremony

  ==Slowly, but surely..Things will fall into place..==
• mhej Sydney
  Posts: 202Member
  Joined: May 29, 2013

  January 2014

  Hi guys,
  Results for the 21Dec2013 exam are now available online.
  I got 8.5 in Listening and 8.0 in Reading/Writing/Speaking (OBS: 8.0). I guess I can't complain haha.
  Thanks for the tips and review materials that I got from this thread.

  Nice! 20 Points!

  ICT Business Analyst - 261111
  Visa Subclass 189

  24 June 2013 - Skills Assessment submitted to ACS
  15 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Speaking Test
  17 Aug 2013 - IELTs General Test (Listening, Reading, Writing)
  30 Aug 2013 - IELTs Results (L - 9.0, R - 8.0, W - 8.0, S - 8.0, Overall - 8.5)
  24 Sept 2013 - Favorable letter received from ACS (ICT Business Analyst)
  26 Sept 2013 - Submitted EOI (70 points)
  7 Oct 2013 - Received Invitation to Apply (Visa Subclass 189)
  11 Oct 2013 - Submitted Visa Application
  21 Oct 2013 - Medical Exam (I completed mine, partner had to wait for a few days to complete hers)
  - applied for NBI Clearance
  24 Oct 2013 - Primary Applicant (me) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
  4 Nov 2013 - Partner completed Medical Exam
  5 Nov 2013 - Claim NBI Clearance
  - Secondary Applicant (partner) Medicals uploaded by NHSI.
  6 Nov 2013 - 20 Nov 2013 waiting for CO.
  21 Nov 2013 - CO Allocated
  26 Nov 2013 - Visa Grant (yehey!!)
  21 March 2014 - Flight to Sydney (Qantas 7PM HKT)
  6 May 2014 - Received 12 month contract from company (same company I worked for in Manila)
  12 May 2014 - Started work
  15 Dec 2014 - Hired permanently by current company (IT Service Manager).
  17 Apr 2018 - Applied for Citizenship (online)
  11 Mar 2019 - Citizenship Exam Schedule
  08 Oct 2019 - Australian Citizenship Ceremony

  ==Slowly, but surely..Things will fall into place..==
• appledeuce Sydney
  Posts: 412Member
  Joined: Nov 25, 2013

  January 2014

  Hi guys,
  Results for the 21Dec2013 exam are now available online.
  I got 8.5 in Listening and 8.0 in Reading/Writing/Speaking (OBS: 8.0). I guess I can't complain haha.
  Thanks for the tips and review materials that I got from this thread.

  Nice! 20 Points!

  Thanks, apir! Hahaha.
  
  Regarding sound system, maganda rin naman yung experience ko sa IDP Manila. Maliit lang yung room, and there were multiple speakers, I think. The proctors will play a minute of the recording, and then they will ask the takers if anyone has any problem with the loudness/clarity of the recording before the test proceeds. Kung feeling nyo may issue, don't hesitate to let them know kasi hindi naman biro yung test fee and for the future itey! LOL.
  
  

  Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
  28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
  20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
  03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
  07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
  16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
  17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
  21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
  24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
  19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
  06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
  14 Oct 2015 - Graduation

  Journey to PR:
  07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
  12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
  12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
  29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
  03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
  19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
  01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
  14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
  15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
  22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
  16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

  Citizenship:
  Date applied: 27 March 2018
  Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
  Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
  Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
  Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
  Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019
• chu_se Melbourne
  Posts: 433Member
  Joined: Jun 06, 2013

  January 2014

  asan na mga tao dto?nag graduate na ba kayo lahat?
  
• filipinacpa Perth
  Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
  Joined: Jan 24, 2013

  January 2014

  @chu_se how I wish!! soon! haha

  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!
• thegreatiam15 Sydney
  Posts: 799Member
  Joined: Jan 07, 2014

  January 2014

  @chu_se how I wish!! soon! haha

  nakapag retake na po ba sila nang ielts ulet?...
  
  yung out of the box questions usually ano ang mga tanong dito?...baka may comparisons e..haha

  I haven't lost everything except my mind...
• chu_se Melbourne
  Posts: 433Member
  Joined: Jun 06, 2013

  January 2014

  i will graduate here by end of this month..promise!! nkkasawa na tumambay dto, gusto ko na mag move on sa ibang thread,,,hehehe,,,
  tom na pala speaking exam ko..and sa jan 18 na ung listening,reading at writing..
  Goodluck to me!....
• appledeuce Sydney
  Posts: 412Member
  Joined: Nov 25, 2013

  January 2014

  Good luck po sa mga mag-eexam this week/end.

  Student Visa 573 (SVP) Timeline:
  28 Nov 2013 - submitted int'l student application to Victoria Uni
  20-21 Dec 2013 - sat IELTS Academic module exam
  03 Jan 2014 - received IELTS scores (L:8.5 R:8.0 W:8.0 S:8.0 OBS:8.0)
  07 Jan 2014 - undertook medical exam at NHSI Makati
  16 Jan 2014 - received unconditional offer from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - paid 1st sem tuition fees; received e-COE from VU
  13 Feb 2014 - lodged visa application at PIASI
  17 Feb 2014 - received visa grant via email (thank you, Lord!)
  21 Feb 2014 - first day in OZ
  24 Feb 2014 - first day of classes
  19 June 2015 - last of day classes!
  06 Aug 2015 - received Letter of Completion from uni
  14 Oct 2015 - Graduation

  Journey to PR:
  07 Aug 2015 - submitted skills assessment to ACS (261311 - Analyst Programmer)
  12 Aug 2015 - received positive skills assessment result from ACS
  12 Aug 2015 - submitted EOI for 189 (60 points), 190 (NSW-65 points), 489 (state and relative sponsored - 70 points)
  29 Oct 2015 - received ITA for NSW State Nomination
  03 Nov 2015 - submitted application for NSW State Nomination
  19 Nov 2015 - received NSW SN approval and ITA for 190 visa
  01 Dec 2015 - lodged 190 application
  14 Dec 2015 - health exam at BUPA Melbourne
  15 Dec 2015 - Initial (and hopefully final) CO contact, asking for PCC
  22 Dec 2015 - submitted Australian PCC and NBI Clearance
  16 Feb 2016 - received 190 PR visa grant

  Citizenship:
  Date applied: 27 March 2018
  Date received the acknowledgement email: 27 March 2018
  Received test invite: 11 Feb 2019 for 25 March 2019 (rescheduled to 25 Feb)
  Citizenship Approval: 11 March 209
  Received Ceremony Invitation: 24 May 2019
  Date of Ceremony: 25 June 2019
• filipinacpa Perth
  Posts: 1,085Member, De-activated
  Joined: Jan 24, 2013

  January 2014

  @chu_se God bless you! IDP or BC ka?

  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!