Study Abroad,IELTS test centres in Northern India,information about some study abroad websites of different Countries,INFOBASH

Q1. Could you apprise me about the IELTS test centres in Northern India?

Q2. Could you give me information about some study abroad websites of different Countries?

QS.Could you apprise me about the IELTS test centres in Northern India?
ANS.IELTS test are administered at centres throughout India. The IELTS test centres in Northern India are in Delhi, Gurgaon, Chandigarh, Jalandhar, Bhopal, Jaipur, Lucknow, Ludhiana and Amritsar. Most test centres conduct a testing session at least once a month and more often in peak season. A full list of centres is available on the IELTS website: www.ielts.org.

QS. Could you give me information about some study abroad websites of different
Countries?
ANS. Some of the important study abroad websites are as under:-
WEBSITES

USA
www.fulbright-india.org/
www.usinfo.org
www.studyusa.com
www.infozee.com/usa/
www.educationusa.state.gov/

UK
www.britishcouncil.org
www.britishhighereducation.com
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.infozee.com/uk/
www.education.guardian.co.uk
http://www.educationukin.org

SCOLTLAND
www.scotlandistheplace.com
www.workingintheuk.gov.uk

NEWZEALAND
www.newzealandeducated.com/india

AUSTRALIA
www.studyinaustralia.gov.au

FRANCE
www.edufrance.fr
www.france-in-india.fr

GERMANY
www.daad.de

CANADA
www.studycanada.ca/india

SINGAPORE
www.moe.gov.sg/esp/foreign:

IRELAND
www.educationireland.ie

Study Abroad,Test Locations for TOEFL-iBT,detail information about the IELTS,International English Language Testing System,INFOBASH

Q1. Could you apprise me about the Test Locations for TOEFL-iBT [Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet Based Test] in India and how to register?
Q2. Could you give me detail information about the IELTS, the International English Language Testing System?

QS.Could you apprise me about the Test Locations for TOEFL-iBT [Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet Based Test] in India and how to register?
ANS: The Test centres for TOEFL-iBT [Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet Based
Test] in India are:
1) Ahmedabad.
2) Allahabad.
3) Bangalore.
4) Calcutta.
5) Chennai.
6) Coimbatore.
7) Hyderabad.
8) Indore.
9) Ludhiana.
10) Mumbai.
11) Nagpur.
12) New Delhi.
13) Trivandrum.
14) Vijayawada.
15) Visakhapatnam.
The test talkers can register Online, by phone and by mail. The forms can be downloaded from the TOEFL website:www.ets.org/toefl.

QS.Could you give me detail information about the IELTS, the International English Language Testing System?
ANS.IELTS - The International English Language Testing System is designed to asses the language ability of candidates who need to study or work abroad where English is the language of communication. Students applying to study in UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the US, Medical professionals planning to work or follow further study in the UK, Australia or US, People planning to emigrate to Canada Australia or New Zealand require giving the IELTS exam.
IELTS is available in two formats - Academic and General Training. The Academic Modules assess whether a candidate is ready to study or train in the medium of English at an undergraduate or postgraduate level. Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate courses should be based on the results of these modules.
The General Training Modules emphasize basic survival skills in a broad social and educational context. General Training is suitable for candidates who are going to English speaking countries to complete their secondary education, to undertake work experience or training programmes not at degree level, or for immigration purposes to Australia, Canada and New Zealand. The General Training module is not offered at all test administrations.
Candidates are tested in listening, reading, writing and speaking. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking Modules. There is a choice of Reading and Writing Modules - Academic or General Training. The tests are designed to cover the full range of ability from non-user to expert user, with each module consisting of tasks of ascending levels of difficulty. The first three modules - Listening, Reading and Writing - must be completed in one day. No break is given between the three modules. The Speaking Module may be taken, at the discretion of the test centre, in the period seven days before or after the other three modules. It is a good idea to prepare thoroughly for the test. There is also a wide range of published preparation materials available.
IELTS Test results are produced within 13 days after the test. Results are available onwww.britishcouncil.org.in/ielts.The IELTS test report form is not usually accepted by organizations if it is more than two years old. The Fee structure for IELTS in India is RS 6825/-.A candidate can register online atwww.britishcouncil.org.in/ieltsor by post.
From May 1st 06 the policy on candidates retaking IELTS has been amended. Instead of the restriction of re-taking IELTS only within 90 days, now all candidates will be able to repeat the test, at the next available test regardless of the date of their previous test.
For up-to Date information visit: www.ielts.org.

Study Abroad,time to apply for TOEFL and SAT,pursuing an undergraduate course in The United States TOEFL ,iBT Internet Based Testing,INFOBASH

STUDY ABROAD

Q1. I am studying in class XII. What is the best time to apply for TOEFL and SAT? Should I apply after my 10+2 or after my graduation? I am very confused.

Q2. I have taken up Arts in class XII CBSC boards and interested in pursuing an undergraduate course in The United States. Could you give me information about the TOEFL - iBT Internet Based Testing?

Study Abroad

QS. I am studying in class XII. What is the best time to apply for TOEFL and SAT? Should I apply after my 10+2 or after my graduation? I am very confused.

ANS.TOEFL is a basic requirement for assessing pro­ficiency in the English language (as is spoken in North America) of all those who wish to ap ply for higher studies in the US and whose na tive language is not English.

You would need the TOEFL scores while applying for undergraduate and postgraduate studies. However, SAT scores are meant to assess a student's preparedness for pursuing undergraduate study in US colleges, so schedule SAT if you are interested in applying to US colleges for your undergraduate education (leading to a Bachelor's degree).

If you are planning to apply for admission to US colleges in the 2007-2008 sessions, you should be scheduling TOEFL and SAT now.

If you want to pursue your Master's degree in the US, you should be applying for TOEFL and GRE (for all graduate courses) in the final stages of your Bachelor's degree or after. For admission to professional courses like MBA, medicine, law, pharmacy, etc you would have to appear for GMAT, MCAT, LSAT, PCAT, etc respectively. For up-to- date information you can visit the TOEFL website:www.ets.org/toefl. and the SAT website:www.collegeboard.com.

QS.I have taken up Arts in class XII CBSC boards and interested in pursuing an undergraduate course in The United States. Could you give me information about the TOEFL - iBT Internet Based Testing?

ANS: The TOEFL – iBT [Test of English as a Foreign Language - Internet Based Test] has been introduced in some locations within India starting April 2006.

The new TOEFL – iBT is a linear and computer adaptive test. This means that all candidates answer questions from the same range of difficulty, rather than receiving only questions at the ability level.

The new TOEFL iBT tests all four language skills that are important for effective com­munication; speaking, listen­ing, reading and writing. There is no longer a struc ture section. Grammar is tested on questions and tasks in each section.

The test has a new speak ing section, which includes independent and integrated tasks. Test takers will need to speak into a microphone when they respond. The re sponses are digitally record ed and transmitted to ETS's Online Scoring Network, where they are evaluated. In the writing section, you must write a response to questions, (materials) they have heard and read, and to compose an essay in sup port of an opinion.

It also now requires typ ing. There is an integrated task in addition to the cur rent independent task, and the scoring guides (rubrics) used for rating are different from the current test. Also, test takers can now take notes on any section of the test and can use the notes when giving answers. The Test fee for TOEFL iBT is 140$.

Sample practice test and other resources are available on:www.ets.org/toeflpractice.

For up-to -date information you can visit TOEFL website:www.ets.org/toefl.