Mozoe:
Over all 66. What a poor result.
The pte dad
mschewww

So sorry abt that. You can always improve, don't despair. Try focusing on what you did wrong and work on them for a better outcome.

Is it a good center for the exam. I'm asking cos I'm currently in Owerri and planning to register for pte this month. [/quote]

The center is good, the system didn't lag nor tripped to restart but my issue was with the A.C, for some reason it wasn't and I was sweating like mad, aside this, there's no other issue with the center. Next time I'm writing, I'll definitely have them check the A.C before I write, as it really made me uncomfortable that day. If u need anything else, please call my attention. Goodluck

Bachelors degree and Bachelors degree (Hons) aren't much different, the former takes only 3 years to complete and writing a dissertation (project) at the end of the three years ism't mandatory but the later takes one more year to complete and requires one to write a dissertation at the end, also, in some countries, Bachelors degree (Hons) is considered more superior than Bachelors degree.

[quote author=dydxtutor post=60054742]Hi if you're coming to Australia or already in Australia, particularly Brisbane (Queensland), and you need a very cheap Accommodation... God bless you bro.

toslad:
Hello Priceless25, please any update as regards the online payment or voucher purchase at UKEAS?

Hello toslad, sorry it took me this long to reply, I sourced for payment from a relative in diaspora coz I wasn't able to pay online.

kokobi99:


Bros tell me how you managed to get this kind score. Am struggling to score such.

Sorry for the delay in reply, family issues made me go on hiatus.. Abt the PTE, I did nothing special other than what was advised on the first page of this thread.

clemclem:

i paid 52,000 into ukeas account and scan the teller to them. immediately they sent me the voucher and use it to register .

Thanks bro, I already know tht, the issue with me is tht I saw 46k on the Pearson VUE website with an option of paying online, jst wanted to knw if anyone has actually gone through tht route. I really appreciate u taking ur time to attend to my issue. God bless u for me. I'll sort it out by tomorrow.

[quote author=toslad post=55290224]

Hi Toslad, am still working on it, I wasn't able to make payments today but be rest assured, I'll update u tomorrow. I've heard Bellaz is actually good, as good as UKEAS. I took d test at Swintec Owerri as am currently in the east. Got my test result today

Speaking 65
Listening 89
Writing 78
Reading 81

I want to rewrite, that was why I asked the question I asked.

Finally got my PTE results today

Speaking 65
Listening 89
Writing 78
Reading 81

Nt good enough to get 20 points, so retaking the test.. Olori mamajaz missed out on congratulating u on ur birthday, but u hav love and prayers, stay infinitely blessed. Congrats Teejah80 on ur grant...

@40manlappy, dossylvanus, Nkechima

Pls does anyone knw if the PTE test can be purchased directly from PTE VUE website i.e paying using Mastercard? I need an urgent answer to this pls.

I hereby invoke Henrinco to come and read, and confirm if the op omitted or padded the story of Derico Ndiwe (real surname)..
Contrary to popular unverified reports, Derico's father is very much alive, I see the dad whenever I pass their family house.

tyosho:
If i remember more,i will halla.

Glad everything is gradually coming together, am really happy for u guys. Ur update is more than insightful, God bless u and ur family more for that.

@ Chidike... Congrats bro. It'll remain permanent in ur life, stay blessed.

IamAirforce1:
I'm so excited right now because I've been a diehard fan of this young man who is no doubt doing pretty well for himself.

I'm a fan of success and I always like to see young bloods doing Big things because I'm a success myself.

I love phyno like crazy and his songs fills my soul with so much joy.
I'm Igbo and lol Phyno is Igbo currently doing Big things no Igbo artiste has done in recent or past times... Although I'm all fired up to give phyno a run for his money musically, lyrically and successfully.

See screen shot..

For me phyno is a legend and for him to have Liked my comment just boost my confidence.
I'm excited as fucckk.

Phyno is my role model so you can understand that feelings..

U'll surely get there and outshine everyone. May God pave d way for u. Bless up bro

Bnimz:
Believe me, its possible. People dey come uk only for dem English to crash.. Take me for example, while I haven't noticed any real difference in my English level, I do know I came to UK with a Yoruba accent, and I now have people telling me that I speak English with an hausa accent....

Lol.. How's that possible?

Pls between d two of them, who is actually pregnant?

bellong:
TAX AND TAX RETURNS

This information is to help guys on how the tax system works. I have limited knowledge when it comes to financial issues but the little I know should be enough to educate one or two people.

Financial year in Australia as you all or most people know starts from July - June. At the end of every financial year, you are expected to make your tax return to the Australian Tax Office (ATO). This return is meant to balance your tax for the financial year.
By this, it means to refund those that overpaid tax or collect from those that underpaid.

I have attached a document showing how incomes are taxed for those getting paid fortnightly. Most people are paid fortnightly.

The first column is the base tax for your first job or only job. For those who have a second job, the second tax column is the tax the second job will be taxed.

How does this work? On being employed by an employer, you will fill several forms including, bank account form, superannuation and tax file number (TFN) declaration form. The TFN declaration form is what your employer use to deduct tax from your income. I have attached the form in the second column.

Section 8 of the form says "do you want to claim tax threshold from this employer?". If you have only one job, tick YES and you will be charged the base tax rate. If you have more than one jobs, tick YES for the job that brings you the highest income or regular one while you tick NO for all other jobs.
This is because if you tick YES for all the jobs, at the end of the financial year, you would have underpaid tax and ATO will be after you to recover the difference. It is better they owe you than to owe them to avoid being harassed...Lol.

During the financial year, whatever you buy from your money for work like clothing, safety gears etc, make sure you keep the receipt. You can claim it back when you make your tax return. Those who use their cars for work can also claim the fuel money back during tax return. If you drive your car to work only, you can't claim the fuel in tax. Strictly for those who use their cars to perform their duties like those in disability, aged care, child protection etc.

You can give your tax return to tax accountants to help you make them. They charge between $50 - $100 and it is tax deductible meaning, you can claim it back in tax.

If you are working either full or part time and you are also studying any course that relates to your current employment which you have to pay for? You can claim your tuition fees back during tax return less $250. Government don't pay for the first $250 but will refund the remaining. If you buy books etc for the study, you can claim them back in tax. The key is, the course must be relevant to your job. Example, is an electrical engineer studying certification course in electrical engineering or masters or bachelors, you can get back your money if your current employment is in electrical engineering.
Always keep receipts and records of all your tax deductible items.

For tax table for monthly, weekly or annual income tax deduction, Google ATO and tax tables.

Damn any errors, I don't always proof read.

NB: I have tried several times to upload the documents but keep encountering error. Maybe the file is too large. When I find a way around it, I will upload them.

This is truly an altruistic act. For always looking out for, and taking care of our E-fam, may God richly reward u in abundance. U'll forever be in my prayers "Papa Bellong"... U're transforming lives. THANK U

Alphadoor:


is a remark possible?
what center did u take the exam?

chai what a close call
!!!!! just did mine today @ukeas.... Naso so sytem palaver ooo.... now i dey fear oooo

Serious? Now am having a rethink taking the test with them

bolaobby:


Congratulations. Good one.

For all of us still waiting...ours will land soon.

Amen to that

[quote author=chidike post=53296773]My ITA has landed:

Congrats Bro! Dimkpa

mctowel01:

I just heard they ve changed location, so I.might not be accurate. Anyway, its still the same closed fitted room, microphone and just that you are being watched from a glass in bellaz as against from a CCTV in Ukeas.
No much difference honestly... just ensure you test the microphone properly and be satisfied with the output before beginning, irrespective of how the admin will tell you otherwise.
cc Alphadoor

Thanks for ur time. God bless....

mctowel01:

You can buy from UKEAS and take it in bellaz

Do you have an idea of what their exam condition is like?

@mamajaz... Don't give up, it'll definitely come to a head. You'll look back to this day and smile

4mula22:
Hello house

Writing a CDR for EA has proven to be more challenging than I thought it would be. Could anyone help me with a sample CDR? I'm a Mechanical Engineer, but a sample from any engineering discipline will be highly appreciated.

PS: I arrived Melbourne about a month ago and so far it has been good. Yet to get a job (casual, part time, or professional), but I'm working on it. Accommodation and transportation are relatively expensive. The weather is okay although it fluctuates a lot. Aussies hail from all over the world with the Brits and Asians dominating (relative population). I'm yet to discover a Nigerian network or community here (well, I'm indoors most times). So if you're in Melbourne or any other part of Australia, Holla @ me. I'll be happy to connect.

cc: Bellong, Bnimz, Mctowel, Ibiyemiara, Ifexsco

It's only gonna get better. U'll definitely find something soon. Goodluck

oknee:
To God be the glory. Happy to announce visa grants for my family.
Timeline
March 2015: exam in kenya(professional exam)
March 2016: repeat exam in dubai
Pte exam: june 2015
Invitation: 14th sept
Application: 30th sept
CO contact: 5th dec
Job verification: 5th jan
Responce from office: 13th jan
Visa grant(189)brisbane team: 24,th jan

Thanks to everybody that contributed to this success story. Bellong, i appreciate you.

Oknee... Congrats to u and ur family. Am always happy seeing d almighty "Grant" success stories.

chidike:
Hey guys,

I haven't been here in a long time, been too depressed to check, I submitted my application to vetassess on 10 October 2016, and since then, it has been one request after the other, at a point I just said, whatever abeg, I no do again. There's nothing vetassess did not ask for.

I am happy to say that I got my positive outcome today, I am so excited. Can't wait to proceed with EOI.

By my calculations;

Age - 30 points
English - 20 points
Experience - 5 points
Education - 15 points
Total - 70 points



Thanks to everyone

Congrats!!! May everything continue to come out positive for u and everyone else here, Amen.

FrankNetter:



I'm working on moving my content from nairaland as soon as possible.

Please do.. What these peeps are doing ain't healthy, it's perplexing..

progress69:


Ok thank you.

If anyone thinks he can track me with my moniker. Na en sabi.

Those that sent me PMs, i am sorry I can't revert. I have my personal reasons. God will help us all!

Follow your mind,

When u get to the states open ur eyes.

Many Nigerians will not help u.

They will keep telling u it's not easy, bla bla. But will never relocate back to Nigeria.

I am talking from experience.

This is FACTUAL.

I wish there's a way FrankNetter can censor this thread in such a way that u'll need his approval before u can comment, in that way if u wanna write rubbish and derail this thread, he can gut ur a**es. D imps derailing this thread can actually create theirs but won't, coz they've got nothing to offer other than wait for someone else to create theirs and they'll rush to crap on 'em. @FrankNetter, pls continue with wht u're doing, d positive pple here are greater than d negative. U're doing a great job. @TWoods.. Dnt argue with anyone anymore. Leave them to their wits. @progress69.. Pls dnt argue again. Opinion varies, so pls, let it go. We're really enjoying this thread.

So I stumbled upon this link to practice for the speaking component of the PTE and thought I should share it... Here's the web link to the website.. NOTE: You'll need internet service/data connection to practice, it's an online programme. https://www.google.com/intl/en/chrome/demos/speech.html

jukeblam:


Yes, you can. You don't need to use same test results for assessment and visa application.

Wow.. Thanks for sharing. I never knew anyone can actually do that. God bless

@ All.. Does anyone know what taking PTE in PortHarcourt is like (Is the PH centre well organised)? Please I need help on this so I can knw where to write without hitches that'll impede performance.

Originalsly:
NYC...eat I must!...snack attack!... this is mouth watering!...like chocolate and blended almonds with a whole almond set in the middle like egg yolk... sooo crunchy and kinda melts in the mouth and runs over all the taste sensors on the tongue ...ohhh... so easily addictive and what a wonderful way to increase your volume and give Diabetes a red carpet welcome! It's also a great way to test your salivary glands!..has yours been activated? key word...moderation!

Enough is enough! Tomorrow am going to shoprite to quench this burning desire for ice cream and chocolate.. All thanks to u