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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How to Know If You are Ready to Take the IELTS Exam?

Stress and anxiety – these are commonly experienced by people who are scheduled to take an examination. People get too stressed in preparing for an examination, and at the same time, they feel anxious whether they are ready enough to take the test. The way people handle these two can cause devastating effects on the exam results.


For individuals who are taking an English proficiency exam such as the IELTS or the International English Language Testing System examination, getting over the stress and anxiety is easy when they personally know that they are ready to take the test. How can one be ready to take the IELS test?


There are many ways on how to prepare for the IELTS examination. Many have already tried these ways and are successful in reaching their target scores. With the different methods in taking the test, here are some signs that you are already ready for the real test.

• Skimming and scanning have already been useful in your reading. Getting a few mistakes in your practice tests in reading is a sign of progress in your reviews. It is easier for you to find answers and understand the reading passages without thoroughly reading them. Vocabulary has not been a problem, and analyzing tricky questions has been easier.


• Understanding English conversations in Australian or British accent is clearer.  The IELTS test uses a variety of English accents. Familiarity with these accents is a must as some words might sound confusing when spoken in another English accent. It is important for any Filipino IELTS test taker to practice listening to these accents. A few mistakes in the listening practices is a good sign that you are ready for the real challenge of the IELTS test.


• Fluency, logical, and grammatically correct – good signs that your speaking skill has improved. When you are able to respond to speaking tasks without taking too much time thinking makes a good sign that you are already able to converse in the English language with ease. You know that you are ready when you do not have a difficult time understanding the tasks given, and you can easily expound your ideas in your responses. There are a lot of instances when candidates experience forgetting what they want to say in the interview. If you are able to use fillers on this kind of situation, and you handle yourself pretty well, then it possible to get a good score in your speaking test. The best thing to do in the speaking test is to maintain your fluency and always be on the topic given to you.


• Writing is a challenge to all IELTS test takers especially for those taking the academic module. IN writing, when you are able to find the distinguishing marks on graphs or tables, and you are able to interpret it in your essay using the appropriate vocabulary, then you are good to go for the real test. The important thing in the writing part is that you understand the task, and you are able to come up with an organized and well-written essay with good vocabulary, grammar, and sentence construction.


Practice doing mock exams or better yet, participate in IELTS review classes. Instructors can also determine whether you are ready or not. It is essential for any candidate to know they are ready for the test as not to waste time and money.


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How to Practice Good Pronunciation in IELTS Speaking?

Communication is vital for human development most especially communicating in the English language. In the recent years, there are a lot of non-native English speakers who have become eager in learning English. The English language is currently used by billions of people all over the world; thus, it shows how valuable English is to communication.

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Speaking the English language is a great advantage to individuals who want to pursue a career or education in English speaking countries. Further, these individuals have to be informed that an English proficiency examination test is required as part of the visa application. One trusted English proficiency examination is the IELTS or the International English Language Testing System examination.


The IELTS test, like any other English fluency tests, has a speaking examination. In this part of the test, examinees have to sit in front of a native English speaker for fifteen minutes for an interview. The interview consists of three different tasks: an introduction, individual long-turn, and a two-way discussion. Each task evaluates the individual’s knowledge in understanding and responding different English questions.


Most candidates of the IELTS test feel anxious before the examination. Hence, it is recommended for any examinees to attend IELTS speaking lectures to improve their speaking skills and confidence in using the language. One of the most important things examinees has to practice a lot is pronunciation. In the Philippines, every region has an accent that can greatly influence one’s English pronunciation. Here are some English words that Filipinos need to be careful with their pronunciation and stress as well.


1. Prefer, Refer
The stress on this word should be placed on the second syllable, not on the first.

2. Beach
This word “beach” has a long /i/ sound.

3. February
This word does not have a /y/ sound after the /b/ sound. It should not be pronounced as Febyuary.

4. Comfortable
This word should not be pronounced as COM-FOR-TA-BLE but as COMF-TA-BLE.

5. Government
The /n/ sound in the word “government” is not silent.

6. Clothes, clothe, cloth
The first word is a noun that refers to dresses. Clothe is the verb that means to provide somebody with clothes and cloth is a noun that refers to a type of woven material.

7. Appreciate
The last syllable is supposed to be pronounced as /sheyt/ not /shet/.

8. Busy
This word has a /z/ sound not /s/.

9. Cupboard
This word has a silent /p/ sound.

10. Confirm
The last syllable is supposed to sound as /FURM/ not /FEERM?

Now, how can one practice good pronunciation for the IELTS?

• When you are not sure with the correct pronunciation of a particular word, always consult a dictionary.

• Listen to English speakers. You can browse Youtube for different videos that teach proper pronunciation.

• Have a vocabulary list. Write down words that you commonly mispronounce and practice speaking it every day.

• Use the words you commonly mispronounce often. This will help you be familiar on its pronunciation and usage.

• Find a speaking instructor. In IELTS review centers, speaking instructors train their students with the correct pronunciation of words to eliminate any regional accent one has.


Having good pronunciation is an important factor in becoming a good English speaker. Practice every day to develop your skill and your confidence in using the English language.


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What is the Usual OBS Required for the General Training Module?

Living overseas seems a sweet idea. However, certain requirements have to be met before an applicant can enjoy living overseas. For countries like Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and even in some parts of the United States of America, a particular English proficiency examination is required as part of their eligibility to apply for a visa. The IELTS or the International English Language Testing System examination is accepted.

Many Filipinos are familiar with the IELTS; however, some are still clueless to what this test is all about. The IELTS is an English proficiency examination which aims to evaluate an individual’s ability to understand and use the English language in its four core skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing. Moreover, the IELTS test has two different modules. The General Training module is taken by those Filipinos who:

• are going to train or study at a below degree level. This could be certificate programs in different institutions in the countries mentioned above.
• are going to work or undertake work-related training in an English speaking countries. These are individuals who applied for a working visa (federal skilled visa).
• are planning to immigrate to an English speaking country.

These are the three reasons why a certain candidate has to take the General Training module of the IELTS examination. Furthermore, candidates have to be aware that there are certain overall band score (OBS) requirements that they have to achieve. If the candidate is unfortunate to reach the target score, he or she has the option to have his or her test re-evaluated or take the exam again. What are the usual overall band score for the General Training module?

For starters, an OBS of 5.0 is usually asked from individuals who are applying for a skilled work visa. IN countries like Canada and Australia, men and women who want to work as butchers are qualified and eligible to work with a score of 5.0 in their IELTS examination. Hence, most skilled work in the countries mentioned required the said OBS. Second, people who are going to live permanently or immigrating to other countries can get a score of at least 4.0 (depending on the country they are applying for). The score is not that high as a score of 4.0 shows that the candidate has basic competence in the English language; thus, communicating with other people is not a problem.  Most of the time, applicants are always advised to ask their agencies of their score requirements. Some may even consider a lower score from what is required as long as there are conditions to be met (depending on the country and the agency).

The most important thing to remember when taking the IELTS is getting prepared for it. It is possible to score even higher from these requirements when the candidate is trained and taught on certain skills and techniques for the examination. Candidates have to undergo exposure on the flow of the examination. IELTS review centers are known for this. These centers can provide training and education that candidates need. With constant mock exams and coaching, candidates will learn their strengths and work a little more extra on their weaknesses.

To be sure about your score requirement for the IELTS General Training exam, consult your agency and even your IELTS review center.

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