derham Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 woohoo!!!!!!!!!! 9 , 9 , 9 , 8.5 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-) 2nd time lucky for me, got the results this morning. Oz here we come! It's a great feeling isn't it, All the hard work is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otsmith1 Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm still stunned! Glass of bubbly in my hand :-) I can throw away all those past papers now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derham Posted December 2, 2011 Author Share Posted December 2, 2011 I'm still stunned! Glass of bubbly in my hand :-) I can throw away all those past papers now! I took great pleasure in putting all my test papers in the bin and had a good few drinks that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted December 3, 2011 Share Posted December 3, 2011 woohoo!!!!!!!!!! 9 , 9 , 9 , 8.5 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :-) 2nd time lucky for me, got the results this morning. Oz here we come! Brilliant news. Congratulations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samfarren Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 wont have time unfortunately, sit ielts in january, 2 week for result then up to 12 weeks for skills assessment then up to 12 weeks for state sponsorship will take me past end of june Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derham Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 SS for WA is coming back within 2 weeks at the moment what state are you applying to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otsmith1 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 wont have time unfortunately, sit ielts in january, 2 week for result then up to 12 weeks for skills assessment then up to 12 weeks for state sponsorship will take me past end of june There are IELTS every couple of weeks. I booked 3 in advance, passed on the 2nd attempt so need to sit my 3rd. Remember you can do General or Academic so there are plenty of dates in plenty of centres up and down the country. Why don't you do your skills now? I actually did mine before I even started IELTS because there was no point if I didn't get the assessment I needed. I did thank goodness. Also, even though they say 12 weeks, I actually got my skills in 4 weeks. I desperately need to get my application in before the rule changes next July because I only just have 65 points and the EOI model might not be great for me. I'm working to the same timescales and was willing to book another 2 IELTS per month until the end of June until I got my 8's! Whatever it takes :wink: As it stands now, hopefully I'll be able to file my application for a 175 within the next couple of weeks. I guess what I'm saying is that from someone in a fairly similar position, I think you've got more time than you think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpzante Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I reviewed for a month with a local ielts center then took the exsm. I got all 8.5 but my reading was only 8. Im a filipino so i had to really work hard on my english. Ielts is more about technical english. If you are fluent, then that's s plus. Sent from my GT-P1000 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samfarren Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Unfortunately I need academic 8, general wont do for my job, and I am applying to Victoria who are currently quite slow with their state applications hence the rush Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otsmith1 Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Unfortunately I need academic 8, general wont do for my job, and I am applying to Victoria who are currently quite slow with their state applications hence the rush I did General for the 1st attempt and then Academic for my 2nd because there was a space available where I needed to go. I actually found myself more suited to the Academic test even though it's supposed to be slightly harder. I believe you can also get a couple more wrong and still get an 8. I need that extra help because I really struggled in the Reading test tying myself up it knots with the true/false/not given stuff and talking myself out of correct answers all the time! Well it worked for me anyway and I got an overall 9 :biggrin: Can you not start your skills assessment now before you get the IELTS? That would save you loads of time. Like I say, I did mine prior to going for IELTS because I wasn't sure if I'd get the skills assessment I needed and if I didn't there was no point in moving forward with anything else. Who is the assessing body? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samfarren Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Hiya the assessming body is ANMC - I need an 8 in each area, really peeved that I got an overall 8.5 but fell down on one area, most of my stuff is ready for skills assessment but they need the IETLS result as part of the application, fortunately there are so many employers offering sponsorship for my job so I will just apply for PR once I get there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derham Posted December 5, 2011 Author Share Posted December 5, 2011 Hiya the assessming body is ANMC - I need an 8 in each area, really peeved that I got an overall 8.5 but fell down on one area, most of my stuff is ready for skills assessment but they need the IETLS result as part of the application, fortunately there are so many employers offering sponsorship for my job so I will just apply for PR once I get there Good luck, what is your industry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samfarren Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I am a midwife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummy Mann Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Hiya the assessming body is ANMC - I need an 8 in each area, really peeved that I got an overall 8.5 but fell down on one area, most of my stuff is ready for skills assessment but they need the IETLS result as part of the application, fortunately there are so many employers offering sponsorship for my job so I will just apply for PR once I get there I thought you only need 7 in each area for skills assessment! Or do you need the 8 for your visa application? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samfarren Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I need 8 for my points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mummy Mann Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 I need 8 for my points That's a shame, I feel for you. I only needed 7 thank god. Good luck x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otsmith1 Posted December 6, 2011 Share Posted December 6, 2011 I need 8 for my points Well good luck. If I can do it, I'm sure anybody can. Practice is the key. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derham Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 I was the same I needed 8 for the extra 10 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpzante Posted December 8, 2011 Share Posted December 8, 2011 In my experience, it always pays to review with an Ielts center and put in more inbetweens by doubling your number of exercises. http://towardsaustralia.blogspot.com Chronicles of my Independent Skilled Migration Application to Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derham Posted December 8, 2011 Author Share Posted December 8, 2011 I agree that taking advice from an IELTS centre would be a huge help but practice and more practic is also a big help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chocolatecoffee Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 hi Ack, how can get 7 in w and s? as I only got 6.5 (both w & s) in the past 6 attempts. Thx for help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sol2Oz Posted December 10, 2011 Share Posted December 10, 2011 hi Ack,how can get 7 in w and s? as I only got 6.5 (both w & s) in the past 6 attempts. Thx for help! There is no other way to pass it but by always practicing. Some people here have benefited from going to the English classes that are offered right at the IELTS center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaigi Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 hey guys, having a quick question,,,,i did my ielts for the first time and got 7 (Enough for skill assessment) .my 2nd attemp i got 8 (But 6.5 in listening)...can i still apply for my visa application using the first IELTS result ? *I am trying to get 8 to avoid the Temprory visa and go straight for the PR but incase of all 7 i will go for 475 visa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chocolatecoffee Posted December 11, 2011 Share Posted December 11, 2011 thx sol2oz! I will start the course next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derham Posted December 11, 2011 Author Share Posted December 11, 2011 hey guys, having a quick question,,,,i did my ielts for the first time and got 7 (Enough for skill assessment) .my 2nd attemp i got 8 (But 6.5 in listening)...can i still apply for my visa application using the first IELTS result ? *I am trying to get 8 to avoid the Temprory visa and go straight for the PR but incase of all 7 i will go for 475 visa Yes you can use any test results you wish as long as you get all sevens or all eights in eac section in one sitting you can use the first or second. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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