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kwenu:
Hi every one . I have a brother whose passport has been in the hands travel agent for 2years now . with 2 different agent the both have been unable to secure him both a schenghen visa and Canadian visa. now as his elder brother I m considering if we should try australia for studies . he has agreed for australia but our problem now is the ielts. he's not sure about making it in the IELTS exam .and to be honest he's not good at English language .

I like to know of there's any other exam he can do when he gets to Australia .
I know some schools may grant admoàision without. IELTS . but visa is the major concern
everything else is ready just the IELTS. is there an
ything one can do?

Good to know you want something good for your brother. About not being good in English, start NOW,
Lemme share some tips with you
If he is serious about leaving NG, and the ielts is a must, he must learn to speak and express himself orally and verbally.
You start by speaking English with him, that way you correct his noticeable flaws
Make him read newspapers and write reports from what he did read.
Also, stop exchanging shorthand messages with him, via BBM or whatsoever. E.g "aw r u", make him type "How are you". Gradually, he will upgrade.
Watch ielts videos on YouTube and that gives him a feeling of what to expect. And when you see some mofos speak English, you gonna start believing he is gonna do better.
It may tak time, but at the long run, the juice is worth the squeeze.

sammywemmy:
I have replied your mail.

Sadly, I saw no reply. Kindly mail on cottyekundayo1@gmail.com. Thanks in anticipation

sammywemmy:
Good morning all. U know dat sweet feeling where u feel pretty and just wanna kiss urself?
I woke this morning feeling dat way; I still do.

23 January 2016 : IELTS (L R W S - 9, 8.5, 8, 7). I immediately requested for a remark of the speaking section.

24 February 2016: PTE (L R W S : 90 85 90 66)

22 April 2016: IELTS speaking bumped to 8. Plus I got my refund.

31 May 2016: CDR submission to EA

17 June 2016: Positive outcome (Engr. Tech)

18 June 2016: EOI submitted

06 July 2016: Invitation to apply

09 August 2016: Visa application lodged

12 September 2016: CO contact for wife's functional English (she wasn't satisfied with letter from her school)

25 September 2016: Uploaded wife's PTE scores. L R W S 82 74 66 81

13 October 2016: Grants received in mailbox, for me, my wife and daughter. IED 9th Aug 2017. Processing team - Brisbane.

I didn't use work experience points. Just d minimum 60 points.

After worrying and fuzzing over nothing, I finally have it. At work right now, but it is a sweet feeling. Still thanking God for it all. I read contents on this forum and expatforum, and it has rili helped. Grateful to everyone for their contributions. I wish us all success in our endeavors. May our dreams come true.

Many Hearty Cheers.
Please I sent you a PM.
Thanks in anticipation

Bnimz:
Guys, I've submitted and paid for assessment with EA. .The matter is now in God's hands.


#SiddownDeyLookLevel

Sent you a pm

mamajaz:
If you carry this anointing go PTE-A, you will have 90 round, and your result will be available within 24 hours or 5 days in the maximum.

PTE

omar000:
okay but what about ACS nomination ? i read that to have major in ICT one needs to be having minimum 2 year work experience . is this correct ?

No idea sir. Na knowledge me self find come here

omar000:
i am having 30 points for age, 15 points for education and 10 points for IELTS total 55. i need 5 more points. unfortuanately i do not have work experience as i am fresh graduate. is there any way to get 5 more points ? and can i get nominated by ACS without work experience ? I am having masters in software engineering degree.

you may want to take English test again.

mctowel01:
Send me a pm.. I want to forward some tips an online PTE tutor sent to me.

Bros, make me self pm you? I go need am

JimsSG:
Yes exactly that reply really stunned me too cause I'm not sure what my tribe has to do with anything if he wants to help me, this is 2016, I can't believe people are still exhibiting tribalistic traits. reply left me scattered cause I'm Yoruba & now I'm skeptical about his help since he's asking about my tribe 1st sigh what should I do

We need to remind ourselves that first, we are Nigerians before being an igbo or hausa. That way we can move forward as a nation.

Ifexsco:
You are to write 3 episodes; reports for 3 workplace or school projects/jobs which you have done or participated in. These projects must be in the area of the occupation you are being assessed for. See MSA booklet on EA website for the required content for each episode, eg the organogram for the project, what you duties were, who and how you related with others on the project, a description of what the project is about, etc. You have to provide evidence like employment lettet and the likes.

Thanks Bro, I intend to use my Nysc a work experience sha. I served in ministry of works and participated in supervision works an also did some freelance. Luckily for me. My posting letter still de my hand.that should be sufficient yeah?

Greetings everyone, Please what is career episodes and CDR. I will appreciate a good explanation.

mctowel01:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/cfqxurrvza11hp0/PTE%20MATERIAL.zip?dl=0
and
https://www.dropbox.com/s/u9yzvt8ejj0udqy/Offline%20Practice%20Test.zip?dl=0

Thanks. I appreciate you

Iblad0994:
Hi .. I've seen my ielts result online but I did it in Abuja and living in Ibadan ... I want to collect my test report form because I need it ASAP because of the school am enrolling for .. I just want to ask if you know the number of days they normally use to use courier to send the result for someone not living outside the state the ielts is done ..my email is iblad007@gmail.com

When you registered, I am sure you must have included your house addy, that is the address they will send it to. And it would be the following week you received saw result online.(frim the best of my knowledge) if you do not receive it... you may wanna call abuja office to ask for details of your result. I experienced something like that sha

mctowel01:
Well, none of us can unequivocally tell, but predicting from the past trends, i think many occupations have been flagged on the SOL for some years and its reasonable to suggest that petroleum and mining Engineering were removed for global economic reasons. Optimistically, i personally believe it might not be removed.

Let's keep HOPE alive. Anyone with link for PTE materials?

mctowel01:
Bro... Hw fr..
Its not too late at all. Its even advisable to start now as there is no guarantee after the masters that the course will still be on the SOL. The only advantage of the masters is 5points which you might not need if you do your analysis well.

I am just hopeful it isn't removed before this time next year.

bellong:
@CottyEkundayo,

I don't think there is anywhere EA asked for certificate. Even if it is required, to whom it may concern letter from the school would have done the trick. What you need is your transcript which doesn't require convocation to collect.

Now you have to pay thousands of dollars for something you can get for less and better.

@Mikol,

Jukeblam gave you an appropriate response. Nothing to add.

Bros, I have been here before. They really need the cert and not a provisional, like. Notification.

Greetings everyone.
I came in to Australia by july, on student visa to study M.eng civil Engineering. Nonetheless, is it too early to start planning for the PR The only reason I didn't follow that route earlier was because my institution doesn't give certificate until after convocation, which won't take place until further notice(funaab school crisis and impending Asus strike), and certificate I much needed for assessment by EA. Thanks in anticipation for your prompt response (s).
Cc Bellong, Udz

oobidike:
tried responding to ur mail but it bounced back undelivered.

cottyekundayo1@gmail.com
i look forward to hearing from you.
thanks in anticipation

oobidike:
hi all, wishing all those dropping applications the best of luck. Been off and on for sometime trying to settle in and attend all necessary lectures, Aussie is a cool place, people are always smiling at you like if they won visa lottery but its all good. There are jobs but you have to be prepared to do one certification or the other to get them easily ranging from White card to Blue card to Certificate courses in individual support to ABN to RSA, lots of them my nairalanders o,
But its still a good decision if you wanna venture into it. waiting for summer earnestly. kudos to you all

hello. please, i have sent you a PM. thinking about these things you mentioned. we could rub minds.
thanks in anticipation.
regards

diggy4real:
Which Australian school can take a 2.2 holder in MSC mechanical engineering ? How long is MSC in Australia?....what's the cost? .....someone should narrow my search down pls.

Bros, I doubt if anyone will has a comprehensive list of schools that will accept you, most visa holders had to at one time or the other find the school themselves or used agents. As regards cost, 20k - 36k aud per annum for tuition, depending on the school. Also, depending on your pathway, research or coursework, it may be 1.5 years or 2.
I recommend you take to google and search by yourself. That way, you get information properly and read for yourself what you need to know..
Regards

rudyislife:
baba I need schools when I no need to pay application fees to thanks if you could mention a few.

I only know of Edith Cowan University.
You can browse other schools too. Check em admission process

rudyislife:
Please who can recommend schools I can apply to online,without application fees? I intend applying for masters degree in Engineering.

Bros. All schools in australia de recommended o. Na you go k your taste, pocket, and future plans. Hence I recommend google.com. Schools Yapa mehn

spacee:
My grant story :I applied 4th may, visa was refused on 1st of June.
I reapplied on the 16th of June
Application was sent to Pretoria on 20th June
Grant received today been Sunday 17th June at about 1pm.
I walked this visa path two times,I almost lost hope, but I was issued grant on a Sunday.
God is awesome

Sydney here I come...

You wanna tell the reason for denial at first trial??. You never can tell who learns from such Info.
Thanks in anticipation

Please how can I get police clearance. Guideline(s) needed please. Thanks in anticipation

shinerpoly:
Victory at last, congratulations to you bro. Australia will be d land of blessing for you. You are welcome on board.

Yh man. The juice was worth the squeeze. Best regards to you too

cremeuc:
Congratulation

Gracias

JewelStone:
Congrats Cottyekundayo, Nwankz, heavybullets and Dontee5star. Go to Oz and excel!

Thanks. Wish you the same. Best regards

sen2paco:
congrats bro..aussie land go favor u

Amen and you too

Jesusgang:
Congrats to everyone that has gotten the visa grant. We the expectants shall join you soon.

@Cottyekundayo, how about your application? No come run away o

Submitted 14th June, TLS Abuja
Lodged 17th
Several inquiry mails about application status
And response from DIBP was always assuring commitment to optimum service delivery.
Grant arrived less than 20 minutes ago on this day 14JULY.

Thank you Nairaland family

CC Nwankz Dontee5star AlvinKem oobidike sen2paco awoononi heavybullets JewelStone
Best regards to grant hopefuls

kemiqueen:
My success story : fast forward, single OSCH was stated in my offer letter instead of dual, never knew until I was about to pay my fee, after several calls n mails to d schl, d error ws corrected and fee to pay increased...filled Form A at 2 different banks same time one at $10k and d other 7k plus, coz I was told if I fill $17k at a time it might not go tru...long story short,got mail frm schl dat my fee is short of AUD800 probably due to exchange rate calctns....eventually, all payment went tru n COE was sent, only for me to open d mail n found out it was a wrong COE, sent mail n made several calls...later got d original COE on 21st June, dat same day,lodged my application at TLS lagos, application got to pretoria on 24th June and grant arrived dis morning 1st July (6 working days)... All thanks to God, hubby n PFL Victoria Island

When is your start date, and did you use SOA

shinerpoly:
Hi friends,

To God be d glory I finally landed in Queensland Thurdays 30, 2016 @11:45 pm.

Thanks to everyone on this forum. And I pray for those who are still expecting their visas, shall receive their blessings soon, with d golden mail of uplifting.

Bless u all

We coming, Please Expect Us

kemiqueen:
I'm happy to share my testimony here, my grant arrived this morning. I give all the glory God. Details shortly

Finally, A kizo for the week.
Hearty Cheers.
Biko, when you apply @ TLS?