How Can I Take IELTS in Davao?

Are you going overseas for work? Are you leaving the country for an academic program in countries like Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States of America?

Any individual who wish to live, work or study in the mentioned countries above need to take an English proficiency examination to verify their expertise in using the English language. This English skill test is known as the IELTS or the International English Language Testing System examination. The aim of this test is to gauge an individual’s know-how in using the English language through in its four core skills – speaking, reading, listening and writing.

A few years back, people from Davao City need to fly to Manila to register and take the IELTS examination. It was really a hassle and costly as they needed to pay for their own plane tickets and accommodations when in Manila. Fortunately, it is now easier to take the IELTS as it is already available in Davao City.

If you are registering for the IELTS, you need to know whether you have to take the Academic or the General Training test. The best thing to do is to double check on the company or school you are applying on which type of test they need. In addition, do not get confused whether you need to register for British Council or the IDP. Both agencies are authorized to deliver the IELTS examination.

Registering is easy as 1, 2 and 3. Reserving a slot for the IELTS is much more convenient as it can be done online.

For IDP:
Prepare all necessary documents such as a valid ID like your passport, PRC professional ID, SSS ID or GSIS ID. Have this ID scanned and photocopied. You need to log on at https://my.ieltsessentials.com/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2f and register as a candidate for the examination. You will need to provide all factual details about you. Once you are registered, you can log on online and continue your registration.

For British Council:
Log on to https://philippines.ielts.britishcouncil.org/iorpsea/html/registration/register.jsp for new registration and fill out all necessary information about you. Do not forget to have your IDs scanned for the uploading of this document in your test registration.

Always remember to check on the available dates for Davao on these websites:
• (BC) https://philippines.ielts.britishcouncil.org/iorpsea/html/registration/showExamSessionListServlet.do?vEngine
• (IDP) http://www.philippines.idp.com/ielts.aspx. Be sure to register early as the slots can easily be filled as more and more Davaoenos are taking the IELTS.

If you are not sure regarding your IDs, do not hesitate to visit an IELTS review centers to help you register for the examination. There are lots in Davao City so finding one will not be a total problem.

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I Failed the IELTS Test But Here's My Story on How I Get Up

Failures are part of our everyday life. Sometimes, things that we plan do not go usually on how we like it to be. I am a living witness to it and here’s my story.

I was self-employed having my own business at home. With the growing number of expenditures at home, I looked for opportunities abroad. I did not finish a degree in college so getting one was a real challenge. A friend of mine shared that his brother was undergoing training in butchery. Butchery is one of the skilled works that is in demand in other countries especially in Australia. The first time I heard about it, I immediately got interested. I am used to hard work and being away from the family would not be of a huge problem as long as I could provide them with their needs financially. I asked my friend what I needed to do. He told me that I should take an IELTS or the International English Language Testing System exam first. IELTS? I did not know anything about it. He said that it is an English exam and Australia needs it to have a proof that their workers can speak English. That time, I already had doubts whether to push through or not as I was not confident with my English. Nevertheless, my friend encouraged me to visit a review center where his brother enrolled.

I was really apprehensive and enrolled in the program. I attended classes and did the weekly assessments. I needed to get a score of 5 in the IELTS. Little progress was seen on my exams. I was getting disappointed. I studied hard and my score somehow increased in weeks. After three months in the program, I took the exam. However, not all candidates were lucky to get their target scores, and I was one of them. To be honest, I felt so down. Everybody at home felt sad as well. However, I realized that this should not stop me. I went back to the review center and luckily, I took the review for free. It was part of the program that I paid. I studied more and pushed myself harder. I read some articles online on how to improve my scores especially on my speaking and reading.

I took the exam again and got a 5.5! I was really elated and processed my documents needed for the butchery training. My training has ended a week ago and our batch is now preparing to fly to Australia next week. The IELTS has brought me this wonderful opportunity. Thanks to the best coaches that I had and to IELTS as well.

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IELTS and TOEFL in Davao City, Philippines

The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the International English Language Testing System examinations are two of the most popular English proficiency examinations in the country today. Its popularity has been known to many people as it has become a major requirement to employment and academic applications in companies and academic institutions respectively. The requirement of an English certification from TOEFL or IELTS has been included to make sure that their applicants can be productive and will be successful in their company or university.

In Davao City, there are a number of professionals and students who are preparing for the TOEFL and IELTS examination. The first thing that test candidates should know is that the TOEFL is different from the IELTS. The TOEFL test uses Academic English while the IELTS uses English in its social context. In addition, companies and universities have different required scores from these examinations. Candidates should double check whether they need to take the TOEFL or the IELTS as well.

It is not a surprising fact that a lot of Davaoenos have plans in going abroad. In line with this, they prepare themselves by doing the first step – taking the TOEFL or the IELTS. Due to this demand, a good number of IELTS and TOEFL review centers have started to exist in the city making it quite a challenge to decide on which review center to enrol.

Most people in Davao City are persuaded to enrol in IELTS and TOEFL review centers in the city. Due to this, different review centers have different promos to attract potential clients to their centers. Among these TOEFL and IELTS review centers in Davao, several names have already been proven to bring the best among its clients: JRooz, TSAA, PCT. These review centers are conveniently located at the heart of the city making them very accessible to their prospective clients.

There are other review centers in Davao City that have just started operating and have been gaining more and more clients as well. The rise in the number of these review centers are due to the overwhelming response of individuals choosing review centers to help them prepare for the real TOEFL and IELTS examination.

Aside from the training that they offer, TOEFL and IELTS review centers also provide help in registering for the said examinations. In Davao City, Seattle Effective Language Center, Inc. is known to be an authorized TOEFL test center. For the IELTS, examinations are usually conducted in Marco Polo Hotel, the Royal Mandaya Hotel, or Grand Regal Hotel. Here are schedules for the test that you should not miss this 2014.

TOEFL	IELTS
Mar 15, 16, 22,and 23 Apr 12, 19, and 27 May 11, 17, 24, and 25 Jun 15, 21, 28 and 29	April 24 May 17

Though Davao City has a lot of review centers, candidates have to be sure that they are getting the right amount of training from what they have paid. Always check the services that they offer and choose the best that suits your needs.

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