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7 useful tips to help you prepare for your IELTS test
From letting go of perfectionism to making full use of IELTS flexibility, here are 7 useful tips to help you prepare for your IELTS test.
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3 parts of IELTS Speaking, and what to look out for!
In this article, let us take you through the three different parts of the IELTS Speaking test and how to ace it with flying colours.
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Pathway to Australian Permanent Residency: Teaching
Learn about the teaching pathways to Australian permanent residency, the IELTS band score you need and the qualifications required.
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5 tips to ace IELTS for your New Zealand visa
Find our how to get the best IELTS score to apply for visa to New Zealand
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What is New Zealand’s points system for immigration?
Points-based visas for permanent migration to New Zealand can be confusing. We'll explain what they are and how the PR points calculator works.
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5 reasons why IELTS is the top choice of international students
If you’re wondering whether IELTS is right for you, read on to learn 5 reasons why it’s the preferred English proficiency test of international students.
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New Zealand's resident visa categories reopen with significant changes
New Zealand will reopen two pathways to residence, the Skilled Migrant Category and the Parent Category in November 2022. Here's what you need to know.
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Finding work in New Zealand as an international student in 2022
When you move to New Zealand as international student in 2022, there are lots of benefits in getting a job while you study.
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IELTS Writing test : Frequently Asked Questions
Are you preparing for your IELTS Writing test? We have gathered frequently asked questions and the corresponding answers from our IELTS Expert.
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IELTS General Training - Writing Task 1: A guide to writing formal letters
In Task 1 of the IELTS General Writing test, you may be asked to write a formal letter. What is expected in a formal letter? Here's a guide from an expert.