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Welcome to TakeIELTS.com

March 31, 2010 in IELTS



The whole idea of this website is to remind you that you are not alone, to share knowledge and experience and to help each other to improve our English. TakeIELTS.com has everything you need to prepare for IELTS by yourself. Loads of free IELTS downloads. You will find here valuable info about the IELTS test, IELTS strategies, IELTS tips and IELTS secrets. Right side-bar has a subscription link free IELTS Question of the Day. Just subscribe that and you will get a question daily in your email box. We will tell you about common mistakes made by IELTS takers and we will warn you about hidden traps in IELTS.

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Overall IELTS Band Score Formula

January 20, 2012 in All About IELTS



Overall IELTS band score = (Reading score + Writing score + Listening score + Speaking score) / 4

IDP: IELTS Australia’s official website for Free Practice

January 20, 2012 in All About IELTS, Free IELTS



IELTS Essentials provides IELTS test takers with preparation advice, hints and tips to do your best in the IELTS test. Find a test, book, prepare and get results online with IELTS Essentials. IELTS is accepted for both study and migration by governments in more countries than any other English language test. IDP: IELTS Australia  www.ieltsessentials.com

University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations’s Official website for IELTS Prep

January 20, 2012 in All About IELTS, Cambridge ESOL, Free IELTS



Expert advice to help you succeed

IELTS is the world’s leading test of English for international migration and higher education, taken by over 1.5 million people every year.

Cambridge ESOL produces the IELTS tests which are administered around the world by British Council and IDP: IELTS Australia. Our resources, written and developed by experts in language testing, can help you to prepare effectively forIELTShttp://www.ielts-preparation.org/

Prepare for your test | Take IELTS

January 20, 2012 in All About IELTS, Free IELTS



British Council’s 30 hours of free online practice materials, expert teachers and first class customer service mean that you can do your personal best by taking IELTS with the British Council. Prepare for IELTS with these free practice tests and answers. Time yourself and develop your exam technique. http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org/prepare

I am planning to study in UK. Can I take the CAE exam?

January 17, 2012 in CAE, Cambridge ESOL, Study in UK



Yes. The UK Boarder Agency has approved the CAE exam for the new Tier 4 visa and also for other visa categories e.g. Tier 1 and Tier 2

How will I gain UCAS tariff points for admissions in UK University?
If you secure an ‘A’ grade in the CAE exam, UCAS will award you with 70 UCAS tariff points that will be very helpful when applying for admission in a University or College in the UK for an Undergraduate / Degree course.

Is there a validity of the scores in UK as in Australia? How long are the CAE scores valid?
No. The UK Boarder Agency (UKBA) recognises the CAE scores as ‘valid for life’. Click on this link to view the updated list from the UKBA. http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/sitecontent/applicationforms/new-­‐approved-­‐english-­‐tests.pdf

Why is CAE a good test for Australian student visas?

January 17, 2012 in CAE, Cambridge ESOL



CAE is a high-­‐quality, established, secure and reliable test aimed specifically at people who want to study and work in a demanding English speaking environment. It gives a much more in-depth  assessment of the relevant language skills than most other tests on the market, which means that students and the institutions where they study can be sure that they really have the language skills they need  to live and study in Australia. The CAE exam also provides the advantage of ‘Average Scoring’, which is particularly beneficial for students applying for student visa as the DIAC accepts the overall score of CAE as compared to other exam where a minimum score in each module of the exam is required.

Call on 09899004123 for CAE registration or for coaching classes, We are located at http://www.achieverspoint.com/contactus.htm

I want to study in Australia. Can I take the CAE test instead of IELTS?

January 17, 2012 in IELTS Fees, Study in Australia



Yes. The Department of Immigration and Citizenship(DIAC), Australia accepts Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) scores for student visa application purposes from 5 November 2011.DIAC will accept all Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) scores of 32 and higher for exams taken up to two years before the implementation date of 5 November 2011. Exact scores for different visa categories and assessment levels can be checked on the DIAC website www.immi.gov.au

Score Comparison IELTS Vs CAE

January 17, 2012 in CAE, Cambridge ESOL



Cambridge English: Advanced Scores benchmarked to IELTS* as accepted by DIAC, Australia, Cambridge English: Advanced results are reported on a scale of 1 to 100.

IELTS band Cambridge English: Advanced scores
9 Bands in IELTS equals 93 points in CAE
8.5 Bands in IELTS equals 87 points in CAE
8 Bands in IELTS equals 80 points in CAE
7.5 Bands in IELTS equals 74 points in CAE
7 Bands in IELTS equals 67 points in CAE
6.5 Bands in IELTS equals  58 points in CAE
6 5 Bands in IELTS equals 2 points in CAE
5.5 Bands in IELTS equals  47 points in CAE
5 Bands in IELTS equals  41 points in CAE
4.5 Bands in IELTS equals 36 points in CAE
4 Bands in IELTS equals 32 points in CAE

*Cambridge ESOL also sets the IELTS test

Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Exam Format

January 17, 2012 in CAE, Cambridge ESOL



CAE Exam Format
Cambridge English: Advanced consists of 5 papers. Each of the five papers contributes 20% of the total marks available.

Paper Content Marks (% of total) Purpose

  1. Reading (1hr 15 min) 4 Sections/34 questions 20% Marks (% of total)
    Requires candidates to show they can understand and deal confidently with different types of English language text
  2. Writing (1hr 30 min) 2 Tasks 20% Marks (% of total)
    Candidates must show they can write non-specialised types of English
    Task 1- Compulsory language text, such as an article, an essay, a letter, a proposal or a report
    Task 2 – Choice based (5 choices)30 minute break
  3. Use of English (1hr)  5 Parts/50 questions 20% Marks (% of total)
    Requires candidates to demonstrate their ability to apply their knowledge of English vocabulary and grammatical structures appropriate to the C1 level
  4. Listening (40 min) 4 Sections/30 questions 20% Marks (% of total)
    Requires candidates to be able to follow and understand a range of spoken (Recording played twice) materials such as lectures, speeches, interviews, discussions and anecdotes
  5. Speaking (15 min) Paired format 20% Marks (% of total)
    Offers candidates the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to use spoken  (2 candidates/2 examiners) language skills effectively in a range of contexts

    Call on 09899004123 for CAE registration or for coaching classes, We are located at http://www.achieverspoint.com/contactus.htm

Australia & UK welcomes students with Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) Certificates

January 17, 2012 in CAE, Cambridge ESOL



“The English exam that opens the doors of opportunity across the world.”
Cambridge English: Advanced, also known as CAE, is the preferred qualification for high achievers who have ambitions for undergraduate or graduate level study, or work in international business. The exam gives an in-depth assessment of a learner’s ability and fluency at level C1. This is the unparalleled qualification to prove that a learner has mastered English

Planning to study in Australia?
Australia welcomes students with Cambridge English: Advanced Certificates

  • Cambridge English: Advanced is recognised by the Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) for Australian student visa
  • New visa rules give students who want to study in Australia the opportunity to use this high quality, secure international qualification Cambridge English: Advanced is the only English test you need!

Planning to study in the UK?

  • Accepted by almost 100% UK colleges and Universities as proof of the right English skills for college and university study
  • Accepted by the UK Border Agency (UKBA) as meeting the English requirement for Tier 4 student visas
  • Gain extra UCAS Tariff Points – an ‘A’ grade in Cambridge English:Advanced will earn you 70 UCAS tariff points, which are helpful in gaining admissions into UK Universities and Colleges


Why Cambridge English: Advanced?

Cambridge English: Advanced is accepted wherever a high level of English language is required.

  • More than 2,800 employers, universities and colleges, government departments and other organisations around the world rely on Cambridge English: Advanced
  • Employers count on Cambridge English: Advanced for recruitment because the exam features real-life language skills for use in the professional world
  • Universities and colleges rely on it for admitting students because they know candidates with Cambridge English: Advanced certificates already have the academic language skills they need for studying at degree level
  • Candidates choose Cambridge English: Advanced because it is globally recognised and will help them with their ambitions for work and study
  • Teachers recommend Cambridge English: Advanced to their students because of its high-quality assessment and free online support available for both candidates and teachers

Call on 09899004123 for CAE registration or for coaching classes, We are located at http://www.achieverspoint.com/contactus.htm