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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
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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
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Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs
Sources: IMF (International Monetary Fund Report December 2008) and Wikipedia
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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)
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Couple a financial crisis with growing population?
Source: United Nations 2004 revised population database, medium variant projections
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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
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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
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• 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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Global Candidature Breakdown (Academic and General Training
2007/08)
Academic75.2%
General24.8%
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Destination of Candidates (Academic) 2008
•Australia
•UK
•USA
•Canada
•New Zealand
•Ireland
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Destination of Candidates (General Training) 2008
•Australia
•Canada
•UK
•New Zealand
•USA
•Ireland
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Reason for taking IELTS (Academic)2008
•Higher education extended course
•Training/work experience
•Immigration
•Registration as a nurse (incl. CGFNS)
•Employment
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Reason for taking IELTS (General Training)2007
•Immigration
•Employment
•Higher education extended course
•Training/work experience
•Personal reason
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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
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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
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Accessible and Convenient
Available in over 500 locations across 121 countries and territories
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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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Thank you!
Adrian ArmitageGlobal Marketing Manager - IELTS
Mary Lou HaymanRegional Manager IELTS