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Global English language testing - the world crisis and its impact?


How do people react in a crisis?• Trillions have been wiped from corporate and

governments and many businesses are at the edge or have collapsed. How do current students and immigrants react in times of stress:– Panic– Loss of confidence– Highly charged emotion– Hi mobility and willingness to travel– Survival becomes more important


Trigger for global stress?2008 October bank bailouts by the UK and US in billions of dollar equivalents.

Green indicates annual GDP in 2008

Pink indicates government spending,

Grey indicates bank rescue payments up to Oct 2008

Sources: IMF (International Monetary Fund Report December 2008) and Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:UK_US_2008_October_bank_bailouts.png


Trigger for global stress?


Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs

Sources: IMF (International Monetary Fund Report December 2008) and Wikipedia

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/58/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs.svg


What does this mean for migration agents and IELTS?

Increased demand!

•IELTS is key to many global immigration authorities such as:•NZIS (New Zealand Immigration)

•DIAC (student and skilled immigration)

•Canadian Immigration (CIC)

•UK Home Office (Tier 1 and 2 visas)

•US Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)

•Netherlands Immigration (study visas)


Couple a financial crisis with growing population?

Source: United Nations 2004 revised population database, medium variant projections


So what has this got to do with English language testing and migration agents?

• IELTS is globally recognized

• It supports applications to reputable education institutions

• A proven track record after 20 years underpins values of integrity and reliability


Global acceptance – one test for many countries and many purposes

IELTS is trusted and accepted by over 6,000 education institutions and organisations worldwide.

• Institutes of further and higher education:– Australia, Canada, Germany, France, Hong Kong, New Zealand, South Africa,

the United Kingdom, United States and many other countries worldwide

– In the USA, IELTS is accepted by over 2,000 institutions including Harvard,

Yale and Princeton

– Exit test at Hong Kong universities


• Professional bodies:– Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, the UK and USA

• Immigration authorities:– Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK

• Government agencies and departments:– Australia, Canada, Europe, New Zealand, UK, USA


Why IELTS?• High-level of security protocols

• Globally accessible

• Globally portable results

Recognized by more than 6,000organizations globally

More than 2,000 in the USA

• Highly trained Examiners and staff.


A global test for a modern worldIELTS is a truly international test in every aspect

• The IELTS international partnership• British Council• IDP:IELTS Australia• University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations

• Test production - item writers in Australia, New Zealand, UK and the U.S.

• Test content – sourced globally, covering all the main national varieties of English

• Test delivery – Available in over 120 countries


The Growth of IELTS

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IELTS Test Format

• Academic Test

- for entry to universities, colleges

- for professional registration

• General Training Test

- for immigration

- for work or study not at a degree level


IELTS Test FormatListening

30 minutes, 4 sections, 40 items

General Training Reading60 minutes, 3 sections, 40 items

Academic Reading60 minutes, 3 sections, 40 items

General Training Writing60 minutes, 2 tasks

Academic Writing60 minutes, 2 tasks

Speaking11 - 14 minutes, 3 parts


Global Candidature Breakdown (Academic and General Training

2007/08)

Academic75.2%

General24.8%


Destination of Candidates (Academic) 2008

•Australia

•UK

•USA

•Canada

•New Zealand

•Ireland


Destination of Candidates (General Training) 2008

•Australia

•Canada

•UK

•New Zealand

•USA

•Ireland


Reason for taking IELTS (Academic)2008

•Higher education extended course

•Training/work experience

•Immigration

•Registration as a nurse (incl. CGFNS)

•Employment


Reason for taking IELTS (General Training)2007

•Immigration

•Employment

•Higher education extended course

•Training/work experience

•Personal reason


Mean band score of candidates by Nationality (Academic) - 2007

Country L R W S Overall

China 5.45 5.76 5.12 5.26 5.45

India 6.19 5.72 5.62 5.93 5.97

Pakistan 5.73 5.45 5.38 5.72 5.68

Hong Kong 6.73 6.74 5.90 5.99 6.40

Philippines 6.75 6.36 6.17 6.76 6.58

UAE 4.88 4.96 4.81 5.42 5.10

Korea 5.86 5.88 5.24 5.61 5.71

Bangladesh 5.55 5.31 5.39 5.59 5.55


Mean band score of candidates by Nationality (GT) - 2007

Country L R W S Overall

China 5.84 5.85 5.53 5.74 5.77

India 6.06 5.45 5.69 6.07 5.91

Pakistan 5.96 5.49 5.87 6.35 6.00

Hong Kong 6.14 6.06 5.69 6.00 6.00

Philippines 5.99 5.51 5.91 6.24 6.05

UAE 4.44 4.02 4.24 5.06 4.53

Korea 5.28 5.20 4.95 5.21 5.21

Bangladesh 5.65 5.17 5.54 6.08 5.70


Accessible and Convenient

Available in over 500 locations across 121 countries and territories


Accessible and convenient

• Candidates can choose from up to 4 test dates each month

• Results available 13 days after the test

• Test fee payable in local currency

• Wide range of practice materials to help prepare for the test

• One personal copy of Test Report Form to candidate

• Up to five Report Forms sent free to receiving organisations

• Personal and friendly service from our test centre staff


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Adrian ArmitageGlobal Marketing Manager - IELTS

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