Which is easier IDP or British Council?

[Anne2014]

Melovesengland is right. Both are the same. Took the IELTS twice, my 1st was IDP and the latest was British Council. Got no problem with both

[honey]

Melovesengland is right. Both are the same. Took the IELTS twice, my 1st was IDP and the latest was British Council. Got no problem with both

What about in speaking test? Why did you have to take IELTS twice if you dont mind me asking?

[Michael Parnham]

What about in speaking test? Why did you have to take IELTS twice if you dont mind me asking?

Hi Honey, my wife took IELTS twice also, her reason was because her 1st IELTS certificate would have been invalid at the time she was due to do her ILR - then, a few days after taking her 2nd IELTS, it was announced that we can use the invalid certificate!

[Anne2014]

For the speaking test, by the way, my interviewer in IDP was a Filipina and British for British Council. They still have the same question format.

[Anne2014]

I heard a lot of stories that the interviewers who are Filipino usually give low scores. It's not true in my case. Was happy with my results. Expect that they weren't so friendly in asking the questions. I guess they were paid to do that, you know, having a straight face and blunt affect

[honey]

I heard a lot of stories that the interviewers who are Filipino usually give low scores. It's not true in my case. Was happy with my results. Expect that they weren't so friendly in asking the questions. I guess they were paid to do that, you know, having a straight face and blunt affect

I prefer to be interviewed by a british than filipino lol I dont know why. Did you go to review centre before you took the exam? How.much does it cost?

[Anne2014]

I prefer to be interviewed by a british than filipino lol I dont know why. Did you go to review centre before you took the exam? How.much does it cost?

Paid Php 5,000. You can actually do self review. Have you decided when to take the test?

[honey]

Paid Php 5,000. You can actually do self review. Have you decided when to take the test?

Yes I just booked british council Exam date is on 6 September. Next thing to do is book to a review centre. Thank u for your help Ms. Anne!

[honey]

Hi Honey, my wife took IELTS twice also, her reason was because her 1st IELTS certificate would have been invalid at the time she was due to do her ILR - then, a few days after taking her 2nd IELTS, it was announced that we can use the invalid certificate!

Thanks sir michael! Thats good news we can still use the certificate for ILR application in UK someday even if its expired.

[Michael Parnham]

Thanks sir michael! Thats good news we can still use the certificate for ILR application in UK someday even if its expired.

Of course!

[Anne2014]

What about in speaking test? Why did you have to take IELTS twice if you dont mind me asking?

Not at all honey. Took my 1st IELTS in 2012. My fiance and I weren't ready in submitting the application til 2 weeks ago, hence, it reached the date of expiry.

[melovesengland]

What about in speaking test? Why did you have to take IELTS twice if you dont mind me asking?

Like I said both of them provide same test materials and conduct test procedures. Interviewers vary yes but they follow the same format on interviewing the test takers.

My interviewer was an American bloke who was married with a filipina that resides in Bohol. He was nice, very chatty and he made me feel comfy and confident. Don't believe the rumours that say filo interviewers give low scores, that's just a load of nonsense.

[raynaputi]

Like I said both of them provide same test materials and conduct test procedures. Interviewers vary yes but they follow the same format on interviewing the test takers.

My interviewer was an American bloke who was married with a filipina that resides in Bohol. He was nice, very chatty and he made me feel comfy and confident. Don't believe the rumours that say filo interviewers give low scores, that's just a load of nonsense.

CORRECT! My interviewer was Chinese but very fluent in English. She made me feel I was just talking to my American boss in the US, which was a very good thing for me. It doesn't matter who the interviewer is. If you can speak English, then there's no problem. They have a criteria to follow so the scores I'm sure won't be biased. I chose IDP in Makati because it was just walking distance from my work.