basic facts you need to know about the IELTS exam in the Philippines

1. IELTS 101 - Test Info, Test Schedules, Test Locations
Planning for the IELTS?
The International English Language Testing System or IELTS has been one of the most popular English language
competency examinations available today. It has been a very important requirement set by different companies
and academic institutions. Working professionals and students are all preparing to take this examination. Hence,
they need the basic information about the IELTS. Here are some things candidates should know about the IELTS:
• What is the IELTS?
IELTS is an English competency examination that gauges an individual’s proficiency in the English language using
the basic skills – speaking, listening, reading and writing. Each task is designed to test the candidate’s knowledge
in these sections.
• Academic or General Training?
Candidates need to know the difference between these two modules. The Academic is specifically designed to
candidates who are going to undergo a study program for more than a year and for professionals finding work.
On the other hand, the General training is for those who are going to undergo a study program in less than 6
months, training and even people wishing to migrate in countries like Canada, Australia, New Zealand and
Canada.

2. • Test Schedules for the IELTS
IDP and British Council have different schedules for the test. Here are available dates for the examination this
year.
SEPTEMBER
28 September Academic only Manila/Cebu
OCTOBER
12 October Academic & General Training Manila/ Bacolod /CDO/ Pampanga
19 October Academic only Manila/Cebu
26 October Academic & General Training Manila/Baguio/Cebu/Davao
NOVEMBER
09 November Academic & General Training Manila/ Iloilo /CDO/
16 November Academic only Manila/Cebu
21 November Academic & General Training Manila/Baguio/Cebu/Davao/ Naga
DECEMBER
07 December Academic & General Training Manila/ Bacolod /CDO/ Leyte/ Pampanga
12 December Academic only Manila/Cebu
14 December Academic & General Training Manila/Baguio/Cebu/Davao

3. SEPTEMBER
07 September Academic / General Training Manila / Bacolod / Iloilo / CDO / Zamboanga / Tagaytay
21 September Academic / General Training Manila / Cebu / Davao / Baguio / Pampanga / Dipolog
28 September Academic Manila
OCTOBER
12 October Academic / General Training Manila / Baguio / Iloilo / CDO / Naga / Cabanatuan
19 October Academic Manila
26 October Academic / General Training Manila / Cebu / Davao / Lipa
NOVEMBER
9 November Academic / General Training Manila / Bacolod / Iloilo / CDO / Zamboanga
21 November Academic / General Training Manila / Cebu / Davao / Baguio / Batangas
30 November Academic Manila
If you wish to know more information about the test schedules and slots, you can ask assistance from an IELTS
review center. These training centers will help candidates book their exams and even give them options for
services that include IELTS training from the proper use of prepositions to time management techniques. Visit
the nearest IELTS review centers in your area today.
Useful resources:
http://www.jroozreview.com/ielts-blog
http://www.ieltsexamstips.com
http://simpleenglishielts.blogspot.com/