IELTS's application form collects more data than TOEFL, Pearson, TOEIC. Do the IELTS examiners read this data when they are preparing our scores? Do they look at our old test scores on their computer? Why do so many of us keep missing out just by 0.5 on one language skill each time we te$t? Do the examiners know we want to immigrate to Canada from our application form? It is best to not provide personal data that makes us look like weak English language speakers.
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Background
IELTS do not provide a definition of statistical categories listed in their application form.
Which category you choose is therefore open to fair interpretation.
Question 14 - First Language
Not all persons have a first language. For example, some people speak English and Hindi equally.
Many IELTS candidates adopt English as their first language prior to taking their IELTS exam.
For such persons, code 030 English is possibly appropriate.
Question 15 - Occupation
Many people switch occupations. There is a saying in the English language - 'there is no such thing as a job for life anymore'.
For such persons, code 00 Other is possibly appropriate.
The "level" shown in the list of offerings does not list all options. For example, it is not clear which category a managerial apprentice might choose. Furthermore, some people work in multiple positions. Many students are also employees.
For such persons, code 0 Other is possibly appropriate.
Question 16 - Why you are taking the test
Many people take an IELTS test for multiple reasons and there is no primary purpose.
For such persons, code 0 Other is possibly appropriate.
Question 17 - which country are you applying to/intending to go to?
Some IELTS applicants do not know which country or countries they will apply to until they receive their IELTS examination scores.
The "other, please specify" option does NOT state "other country, please specify".
It should be acceptable to provide an answer in the "other, please specify" option such as NOT YET KNOWN.
For persons in this category, I suggest that you put Private Candidate in the "other, please specify" box.
19. Education level
The "degree or equivalent " option is ambiguous as 'equivalent' is not defined.
If you have completed professional registration studies, or a certificate or diploma course at a college, institute, post-secondary school or university you may consider choosing the "degree or equivalent " as the best-fit option.
If you have completed professional studies that require you to hold a Bachelor Degree, this program may be classifiable as postgraduate.
Question 20 - How many years have you been studying English?
English is the global lingua franca for business.
If you had your first exposure to English in a teaching environment as a child, then option
9 (or more) may be appropriate if you constantly engage in self-study.
http://www.thefreeschool.education/language-tests-review.html
http://www.thefreeschool.education/language-tests-review.html
http://docs.wixstatic.com/ugd/654734_8c5cae28a4b844c084f6fe1fa12a5281.pdf
Background
IELTS do not provide a definition of statistical categories listed in their application form.
Which category you choose is therefore open to fair interpretation.
Question 14 - First Language
Not all persons have a first language. For example, some people speak English and Hindi equally.
Many IELTS candidates adopt English as their first language prior to taking their IELTS exam.
For such persons, code 030 English is possibly appropriate.
Question 15 - Occupation
Many people switch occupations. There is a saying in the English language - 'there is no such thing as a job for life anymore'.
For such persons, code 00 Other is possibly appropriate.
The "level" shown in the list of offerings does not list all options. For example, it is not clear which category a managerial apprentice might choose. Furthermore, some people work in multiple positions. Many students are also employees.
For such persons, code 0 Other is possibly appropriate.
Question 16 - Why you are taking the test
Many people take an IELTS test for multiple reasons and there is no primary purpose.
For such persons, code 0 Other is possibly appropriate.
Question 17 - which country are you applying to/intending to go to?
Some IELTS applicants do not know which country or countries they will apply to until they receive their IELTS examination scores.
The "other, please specify" option does NOT state "other country, please specify".
It should be acceptable to provide an answer in the "other, please specify" option such as NOT YET KNOWN.
For persons in this category, I suggest that you put Private Candidate in the "other, please specify" box.
19. Education level
The "degree or equivalent " option is ambiguous as 'equivalent' is not defined.
If you have completed professional registration studies, or a certificate or diploma course at a college, institute, post-secondary school or university you may consider choosing the "degree or equivalent " as the best-fit option.
If you have completed professional studies that require you to hold a Bachelor Degree, this program may be classifiable as postgraduate.
Question 20 - How many years have you been studying English?
English is the global lingua franca for business.
If you had your first exposure to English in a teaching environment as a child, then option
9 (or more) may be appropriate if you constantly engage in self-study.