Pros and Cons of Online IELTS Review

The International English Language Testing System test is popular among Filipinos. Ask every single Filipino who applied or is still applying for work or student visas in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom; they will surely know something about the IELTS examination. I myself was introduced to the examination when I was applying for a student visa in Australia. I have always dreamt to enroll in a culinary arts school overseas. I studied here in the Philippines, but it seemed that I was still looking for more knowledge in the field I was interested in. I checked online for schools, got an invitation, and took the IELTS. I will not be sharing any success stories here. As a matter of fact, I was not able to hit my target score in the IELTS the first time I took it. For the record, I took the test three times. Anyway, the point here is that one factor that contributes a lot with one’s success in the IELTS test is the amount of review.

The first time I challenged the examination, I only did self-review. It was pretty difficult understanding materials from a review manual. I guess that is one big reason why I failed during the first take. When I took it the second time, I actually got my required score, yet I needed to take it again since I wanted to score better and I might need a higher score when I started applying for jobs. However this time, I tried two different kinds of review, the classroom setup and the online IELTS review.

Both IELTS review were very helpful to me. There was easier understanding and more practices given to me which helped me get familiar with the exam. I was surprised with the online IELTS review classes on how the class was done. I should say I was petty amazed. Since most people are asking about the online IELTS review course, let me list the pros and cons of an online IELTS review.

Pros

• It is very convenient since you do not have to go out.
• You basically need a good computer and an Internet connection for the class to work.
• There are one hour or two hour classes. It is no draining since you can choose whether to have the class straight or attend on the next hour for you to have a break.
• In a reading class, I was given one to two reading passages in class. The rationalization followed every after reading activity.
• We had different listening exercises which includes dictation as well. It used a variety of English accents for better practice.
• Speaking classes are not much of an embarrassment compared to when you are in a big group. I could give any crazy idea I had since it was only me and my teacher online.
• Writing essays was so easy. My teacher was there to guide me through the writing process paying extra attention to my grammar and sentence construction.
• I was able to practice well with speaking since my teacher spoke English in the class all the time.
• Feedback and comments were ready every after class.
• All of the teacher’s attention and focus was on me.

However, there are also some disadvantages to having online IELTS review.

Cons

• Limited group interaction since you only have yourself and the teacher.
• Ideas are solely yours and your teacher in class. There is no other input from other people of which might help solving questions on the speaking test.
• Power interruptions were a huge problem.
• Sometimes, there were glitches with the Internet connection. It was either my connection or the review center’s which disrupted some of my classes.
• Having a timed reading was difficult since I was not able to see the timer running. I should have downloaded an online stopwatch for that matter.
• Some files for the listening were too big that it took quite a time to be sent, consuming much of the class time.
• I was not able to practice writing by hand since I had to send it to my teacher’s email. I was able to write some practices by hand but I had to have it scanned of which a scanner was not available at home.
• It was quite awkward to have practice speaking facing the Internet. It was better to have mock exams facing the real interviewer.
• When my teacher was absent, another had to cover which I found difficult to adjust since I already got accustomed to my instructor.
• Classes can get boring especially when we were doing practices.

Though there are some drawbacks, an online IELTS review course is still very helpful in reviewing. The important is the undivided attention you are getting from the instructor. This review is highly recommended.

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List of IELTS Review Center in the Philippines that are Authorized by British Council and IDP

Reviewing for the IELTS or the International English Language Testing System examination is the secret in reaching one’s target score. Many individuals are taking the IELTS today in preparation for their visa applications. Different English speaking countries overseas have set score requirements that applicants must meet in order to have their applications processed and for the chance for their visa approval.

In the Philippines, a lot of people are advised to participate in review classes for the IELTS examination. This is because review centers have speaking coaches and mentors who wholeheartedly devote their time and effort in honing their students’ English skills. Taking the IELTS test without the right preparation is difficult and not a risk to take. For Filipinos, being with a review center is the right step in getting a good score in the IELTS test.

To help Filipinos decide on which test center to go to, here is a list of authorized review centers in the country today.

Review Center	Address	Contact Information
BACOLOD
Knoll Ridges Consultancy & Job Center	Door No. 10, 2nd Floor MC Metroplex, northdrive Bacolod City	(034)434-4387 (034)433-5520 perl_maguillano@gmail.com
Speechworks English Language Center	Unit D-3, 4F Doña Manuela Bldg., San Juan St., Bacolod City Tel. No:	(034)435-0315 speechworks_englishcenter@yahoo.com
BAGUIO
Canaan English Language	Center 2F Unit F3, Puso ng Baguio Bldg., Session Road, Baguio	(074)442-1208 09159020811 baguiocelc@yahoo.com
Jrooz Review Center, Inc.	5th Floor ECCO Building Assumption Road corner General Luna Road, Baguio City	(074) 422-7745 desk@jroozreview.com
EPRO Training Centre	Suite 407, Mount Crest Hotel, Legarda Road, Baguio City	(074)442-2397 http://englishproficiencytrainingcentre.com
Globalize Language Center Corp (CNS II)	3 rd Floor Citylight Tower, Bonifacio Street, Baguio City	(074)442-3204 tonette_apt@yahoo.com
Healthforce One Review Center	4F Pelizloy Centrum, Session Road, Baguio City	(074)446-3580 www.healthforce-one.com
Philippine Metropolitan Training Institute (PMTI)	G/F Decibar Bldg., #65 Lower Bonifacio St., Baguio City	(074)304-3093 pmti_baguio@yahoo.com
BATAAN
9.0 Niner IELTS Review & Tutorial Center	Units 209 and 210 MLW Bldg. Sampaguita St., San Jose City of Balanga	09166802303 www.ninerreview.com.ph
BATANGAS
9.0 Niner IELTS Review & Tutorial Center	4 th Floor ATDRMAM Bldg along J.P Laurel High Way (in front of McDonald’s near Mediatrix Hospital and Robinsons Lipa.	(043)757-4940 www.ninerreview.com.ph
Topminds Review Centre And Academic Services Enhancement	3rd Floor Antonio Pastor Building, P. Burgos Street, Batangas City	(043)722-0988 www.topmindsreview.com
BOHOL
Powerhouse Training and Review Centre	3rd Floor Ramvil Building, CPG Avenue, Tagbilaran City, Bohol	(038)501-9277 powerhousetrc@yahoo.com
The Bohol HRD training and Review Centre	Bagong Lipunan M Paras Extension, District III, Tagbilaran City Bohol	(038)501-7706 boholhrd@yahoo.com.ph
CABANATUAN
9.0 Niner IELTS Review	3 rd Floor, Solid Building, Bernardo District, Maharlika Highway, Cabanatuan City	(044)484-7077 www.ninerreview.com.ph
Interlink Communication and Engineering Review Center	#280 2nd Floor NBY Building, Sanciangco Extension, Barrera, Cabanatuan City	(044)600-1798 cesarjoan2004@yahoo.com
CAGAYAN DE ORO
Dynamic English Language Teachers Alley (DELTA)	3rd Floor EV Marcoso Building, Corrales cor Hayes Sts., Cagayan de Oro City	(088)856-2857 delta_trc@yahoo.com.ph
Global Professional IELTS Specialist	3rd Floor Jofelmore Building Mortola Street Cagayan de Oro City	www.gpis.webs.com
Mana Millennium Inc.	2nd Floor R&M Building, RN abejuela cor Pabayo Sts. Cagayan de Oro City	(088)856-2269 mana_millenium@yahoo.com
Right Start Review Center	Door 8 Jabez Building, 10th and 14th Sts., Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City	09494201898 rightstartreviewcenter@yahoo.com
Rubrics Review Center	3rd Floor D and L Building PabayoPacana Sts., Cagayan De Oro City	(088)856-3811 rubricsielts@yahoo.com
Worldwide Carriere Services Review Center (Holy Cross)	Jacinto Tan Bldg., Gen. N. Capistrano St., Cagayan De Oro City	(088)231-5388 http://holycrossnursing.com/
CALAMBA
9.0 Niner IELTS Review and Tutorial Center	63 M H del Pilar St. near Calamba Plaza Stage, "Banga"Spot Calamba City	(049)576-1804 0917.5045266 www.ninerreview.com.ph
CAVITE
9.0 Niner IELTS Review and Tutorial Center	2nd Floor Heritage Building, Congressional Avenue, Dasmarinas, Cavite	0927.9448134 www.ninerreview.com.ph
3A Test Review Center	Bo. Pasong Tala, Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, Dasmariñas, Cavite	(046)686-4213 tripleatrc@yahoo.com
CEBU
Jrooz Review Center, Inc.	16th floor Metrobank Plaza Building Fuente-Osmeña Blvd, Cebu City	(032) 266 2822 desk@jroozreview.com
9.0 Niner IELTS Review and Tutorial Center	5th Floor The Professional GroupCenter N. Escario Corner F. Ramos St. Brgy. Camputhaw	(032)254-8179 www.ninerreview.com.ph
American Dream Review Institute	Room 308CDC Building II, Colon Corner D. Jakosalem st. Cebu City	(032)412-5484 www.americandreamreview.com
Atheneum English Advancement & Review	Center Door C. Isabelo Arcade Building , General Maxilom Avenue Cebu City	(032)410-7383 www.myatheneum.com
California English Language Center	Unit 11 Medalle Bldg., Osmena Blvd., Cebu City	(032)253-7887 celccebu@yahoo.com
Cebu Multicultural Learning Institute	3/F Carangue Bldg. (across USCMain), Junquera St., Cebu City	(032)267-0910 cmli_cebu@yahoo.com
Exams Advantage	3rd Floor Manros Plaza, Gen. Maxilom Ave., Cebu City	(032) 254-9320 examsadvantage@yahoo.com
Lingua4 Life English Tutorial Center	Unit B1 VHT Arcade F Cabahug St., Mabolo, Cebu City	(032)412-9537 www.lingua4life.com
M2L English House and Review Center	Door 1 Cabilan Building, Cor. B & C Rodriguez Sts., Cebu City	(032)267-0929 mlisondra31@yahoo.com
Powerhouse Training & Review Center	6th Floor CFI Building Capitol Compaound, Cebu City	(032)416-3224 powerhousetrc@yahoo.com
Speakwell Academy	2F Rafael Yu Bldg., (in front of San Carlos Boys' High) Gen. Maxillom Ave., Cebu City	(032.253.2068 Mobile: 09273367446 cebuspeakwell@gmail.com
Worldwise Review Center	Room 201 GMT Building (across USC main) Junquera St., Cebu City	(032)416-8332 worlwisereviewcenter@yahoo.com.ph
DAVAO
Jrooz Review Center, Inc.	Suite 2-5 Mezzanine Floor, Jaltan Building corner CM Recto and Bonifacio Streets, Davao City	(082) 282-4479 www.jroozreview.com
Philippine College of Technology Inc.	Garden Park Village Bajada, Davao City 8000	(082)22-.4808 www.pctdavao.edu.ph
Providence Acumen Consultancy and IELTS Review Center	Rm 205 Goldwin Building, Quirino Ave., Davao City 8000	(082)30-.2834 pairs_ph@yahoo.com
The Study Aide Avenue	2/F A&M Tan Bldg., Monteverde St., Davao City	(082) 300-6893 inquiry@tsaaphilippines.com
DUMAGUETE
Atheneum English Advancement & Review Center	2nd Floor Amari Building Noblefranca Street, Dumaguete City	(035)422-8912 www.myatheneum.com
Dumaguete Global IELTS Review Center	Door 4 Palar-Palar Apartments Blessed Homes Drive, Upper Daro, Dumaguete City	(035)226-2888 carolfelisco@yahoo.com
GENERAL SANTOS CITY
IELTS Review Solution	Door 1 E. Derequito Building National Highway, General Santos City	(083)552-3485 joelrsim@yahoo.com
ILOILO
EA Communications and Language Center	2F Caronelle Bldg., Burgos St., La Paz, Iloilo City	(033)320-2355 info@eacom.ph
Score High English Proficiency Center	100 Casa Plaza, Gen. Luna St., Iloilo City	(033)338-4839 ieltsteam@yahoo.com
LAOAG
Saint Gabriel International	3rd Floor Ricafort Building, Segundo Avenue, Laoag City Ilocos	(077)771-4487 constangie@yahoo.com.ph
Career Training and review Worx, Inc.	Valdes Whitehouse, Barangay 2, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte	0920.945.3844 careerworx.ilocos@gmail.com www.careerworx.bravehost.com
LEGAZPI
CAM Academic Services	Ground Floor Pecson Building RizalSt. Brgy 19 Cabangan, Legazpi City, Albay	(052)435-5122 cherriemiguel@yahoo.com
Legazpi City JAP Review Center	Sto. Domingo Street Tagas, Daraga, Albay	(052)483-2512 jhalamares@yahoo.com
METRO MANILA
JRooz Review Center	Makati Branch: 12B 12Flr. Vernida IV Building, 128 Leviste St., Salcedo Village, Makati City. Manila Branch: Unit 410 Dona Felisa Syjuco Building, 1872 Remedios Street Corner Taft Avenue Malate, Metro Manila	(02) 832-3093 desk@jroozreview.com
9.0 Niner IELTS Review Centre	Quezon Ave Branch: 10F Triumph Building, 1610 Quezon Avenue, Quezon City EDSA-Taft Branch: Unit 101-A Giselle's Park Plaza, EDSA corner Taft Avenue, Pasay City Morayta Branch: GF, Don Lorenzo Building, 889 P. Paredes St., Corner Morayta, Manila Monumento Branch: #3rd Floor, Araneta Square, Monumento Circle, Caloocan City Taft Branch: Unit 101-A Giselle’ Park Plaza EDSA corner Taft Avenue, Pasay City Commonwealth Branch: 3-G A& M Building 5 Commonwealth Ave, Batasan, Quezon City Sta. Mesa Branch: Rm202 Jade Bldg, 71 Aurora Blvd, QC (in front of UERM Hospital; between UERM and Central Colleges of the Phil.) Pasig Branch: Units 306-307, 3rd Floor, RCJ Building, Countryside, Brgy. Sta. Lucia, Pasig City (near Super 8, Ever Gotesco Ortigas) Makati Branch: Room 316, 3 rd Floor, Guadalupe Commercial Complex, Makati (connected to MRT Guadalupe Station) Marikina Branch: 2nd Floor Santolan Arcade, Marcos Highway (Across LRT2 Santolan Station) Malolos Branch: 728 F. Estrella st. Santos-Augustin Bldg, 3rd floor Chowking, Malolos Bayan (Beside Cathedral and ci) Malolos, Philippines	www.ninerreview.com.ph
TFL English Tutorial and Review Center	Room 210 2nd floor Cityland 10 Tower 2 154 HV Dela Costa st Salcedo Village Makati	(02) 813.3252 marketing.director@focusnzimmigration.com
Rachel Allen Reviewers, USA Inc.	26th Floor Raffles Corporate Center F. Ortigas Jr Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig	(02) 914-1379 www.rachelallen.net
NAGA
Brightbridge Review Center	6 Corner Elias Angeles and Paz Streets, San Francicso, Naga	(054) 475-5237 carol_rubio2000@yahoo.com
Ateneo De Naga University	Ateneo De Naga University, English Department, Ateneo Ave., Naga City	(054)473-8447 loc. 2526 eleanorfranz1231@yahoo.com
PAMPANGA
World English Review	San Fernando Branch: Melvi Bdlg., Jose Abad Ave., San Fernando, Pampanga Dau Branch: Room 505, Angelique Square, MacArthur Highway, Dau, Mabalacat, Pampanga	0917-8721377 (045)3041178 worldenglishreviews@gmail.com
Chicago Professional Training and Review Center	4th Floor Freluz Building, Olongapo- Gapan Rd., San Fernando, Pampanga	(045)4555000 www.chicagoprotraining.com

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