English Language Test

[Mickaela]

Hi Alfie,

I just took the IELTS exam through the British Council here in the Philippines. It is located in Emerald Ave. Ortigas. They have a website and you can call them to inquire. I took my exam last October 30, 2010. The exams has 4 parts: first is the speaking test which is done prior to the exam date or after. Second, they have the written exam which comprises of Listening, Reading and Writing skills.

Hope this helps. Don't worry too much the passing band for a spouse is 4 which is equivalent to A1. I got a 7 band score so you should be okay. I did not go to a review center, just studied on my own.

Goodluck to you!

[Josieyam65]

Hi, We are authorised by the UKBA to offer you the A1 test on demand in our centre in Cebu City. The cost is 7960 Pesos. We also offer a 5 day review course for 12,500 Pesos following which you can take the test for only 3980 Pesos.

Give us a call on blah blah blah for help or just a chat.

Theodolite Training Group UK Incorporated 'The new British English language school'

Hello posthome,
Just want to ask, is it necessary to take the review course if the one who'll take the test is a college graduate? It's just that the fee for the course is expensive enough for a 5 day. And if you can read through this site, not all foreign husbands are rich. They still have to save for the visa fee. Or do you have any reading materials (for sale) so they can just do their review at home? Hope you understand what i mean.
Thank you.

[posthome]

Hello posthome,
Just want to ask, is it necessary to take the review course if the one who'll take the test is a college graduate? It's just that the fee for the course is expensive enough for a 5 day. And if you can read through this site, not all foreign husbands are rich. They still have to save for the visa fee. Or do you have any reading materials (for sale) so they can just do their review at home? Hope you understand what i mean.
Thank you.

Hi, Inspite of what you may read elsewhere, we are not a bunch of 'con artists' and have been training students in a number of subject areas in the UK for over 20 years. I happen to have moved to the Philippines with my asawa and decided to help those guys who would like to learn English without having to pay a fortune in fees, or get 'ripped off' by scam schools who offer no more than an attendance certificate.

As far as your own comment is concerned, I would suggest, looking at your posting, that you would have little difficulty in achieving at least an A1 grade. The test is not difficult, but takes a little care and thought in answering the questions.

Hope this helps

Peter

[Dedworth]

Hi, We are authorised by the UKBA to offer you the A1 test on demand in our centre in Cebu City. The cost is 7960 Pesos. We also offer a 5 day review course for 12,500 Pesos following which you can take the test for only 3980 Pesos.

Give us a call on blah bla blah for help or just a chat.

Theodolite Training Group UK Incorporated 'The new British English language school'

I'd be wary of this outfit - probably a bunch of con artists who if they are a "UK" operation can no longer operate here due to the crackdown on bogus colleges

[posthome]

I'd be wary of this outfit - probably a bunch of con artists who if they are a "UK" operation can no longer operate here due to the crackdown on bogus colleges

Please be very careful about what you say about our college. We have been training students in the UK for over 20 years and continue to do so. We have opened an English language school here in the Philippines because my asawa is a Filipino and we now live here for most of the year.

We are certainly authorised by the UK Border Agency to offer the A1 test after very rigorous evaluation of our qualifications and experience.

You are always very welcome to contact LCCI, EDI, or the UK Border Agency for confirmation of our accreditation, and we are also registered as a UK Learning Provider.

I take great offence at the suggestions you have made.

[Arthur Little]

my asawa is a Filipino ...

... as are the asawas of more than ninety percent of our membership [mine included]; in which case, you'll be only too well aware that we've all had to go through "hell and high water" - not to mention the considerable expense involved - in order to bring our chosen, lawfully-wedded partners to the UK.

Consequent upon the introduction of compulsory English Language Testing for non-European spouses, we are naturally going to be on our guard against ANY organisation that might view the new requirement as a business opportunity to capitalise on changes to the System.

Rest assured, that is not implying we doubt your credentials. But throughout the years of its existence, this forum has built-up an enviable track record in guiding literally hundreds of folk towards their goals with the minimum of fuss ... due to expert advice which is freely given at all times.

[Howerd]

Please be very careful about what you say about our college. We have been training students in the UK for over 20 years and continue to do so. We have opened an English language school here in the Philippines because my asawa is a Filipino and we now live here for most of the year.

We are certainly authorised by the UK Border Agency to offer the A1 test after very rigorous evaluation of our qualifications and experience.

You are always very welcome to contact LCCI, EDI, or the UK Border Agency for confirmation of our accreditation, and we are also registered as a UK Learning Provider.

I take great offence at the suggestions you have made.

I would like to verify the bona-fide of your organisation before my partner takes the A1 test with you.

I have contacted the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and EDI but have been unable to determine any accreditation for THEODOLITE TRAINING GROUP. I have also contacted the UK Border Agency (UKBA) who can provide no details for you either. I have also consulted the register of UK Learning Providers - UKRLP (by phone and their website) and they have no record of THEODOLITE TRAINING GROUP, either now or historically.

You also claim to be a a recognsed training provider in the UK for 20 years but you simply state that you are situated on the 'south coast', no address is given. Your UK phone number is not a landline but an internet number.

I have also checked with Companies House and there is certainly no company with the name THEODOLITE TRAINING GROUP now, or in the past 20 years. On one website, you claim that THEODOLITE TRAINING GROUP UK is 'incorporated' but it has certainly never been incorporated in the UK.

Please provide contacts at LCCI/EDI/UKBA/UKRLP who can verify your claims.

Howerd