Which is easier IDP or British Council?

[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!

[Anne2014]

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!

I'm glad the test date has finally been booked!

Try looking at British Council Philippines site first to save you some time and money for the review. Here in Cebu I was too late in finding out that BC offers access to review materials and mock tests through SME international school as long as you register with British Council. When I found out about this online, I left the review center I was enrolled in (I wasn't very happy with my instructor, being always late is one of the many reasons). Anyway, I still am glad I've seen a place where I did my self study and attend mock exams every Saturday.

Try searching the site first and see if they offer the same thing near your area. I suppose you're located in Manila.
http://www.britishcouncil.ph/exam/ielts

[honey]

I'm glad the test date has finally been booked!

Try looking at British Council Philippines site first to save you some time and money for the review. Here in Cebu I was too late in finding out that BC offers access to review materials and mock tests through SME international school as long as you register with British Council. When I found out about this online, I left the review center I was enrolled in (I wasn't very happy with my instructor, being always late is one of the many reasons). Anyway, I still am glad I've seen a place where I did my self study and attend mock exams every Saturday.

Try searching the site first and see if they offer the same thing near your area. I suppose you're located in Manila.
http://www.britishcouncil.ph/exam/ielts

Yes I live in Manila. I just subscribed to Road to IELTS and downloaded some useful applications on app store. Thank you so much for your advice and for patiently guiding me to book the test. Goodluck on your visa application!

[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!