INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS)
What is IELTS
Planning to travel abroad for studies, work, and immigration, need to justify that you can communicate in English at an acceptable level. IELTS is what you need, all skills are covered reading, writing, speaking, and listening. At MIFA centre we have a range of resources from the British Council to better prepare you for your test and help you get the required band score that you need. All of our IELTS courses offer exam techniques, helpful insights and individual feedback from our experienced IELTS tutors
The most trusted popular English Language testing program, International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is jointly owned by British Council and the International Development Program (IDP).
Why Choose IELTS
- IELTS is accepted around the world by more than 11,000 employers, universities, schools and immigration.
- It is recognized and accepted by more than 3000 universities and colleges in the USA.
- At MIFA, we can help you with advice on what score would be best needed for your schools admission or immigration application.
Which IELTS Should I take?
Depending on where you want to go or what you want to do choosing the right IELTS is important.
IELTS Academic: For undergraduate or post graduate studies or for work in a professional, organization in an English-speaking country.
IELTS General: Studies or training below degree level.
IELTS UKVI: Visas and Immigration Work or study in the UK.
IELTS TEST FORMAT AND DURATION
- Writing test: 60 minutes.
- Reading test: 60 minutes.
- Speaking test: 11 – 14 minutes.
- Listening test: 30 minutes (plus 10 minutes transfer time).
Cost
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The British Council sets standard fees which fluctuate. Presently;
- IELTS Academic (paper-based and computer-delivered test) – 168500 FCFA.
- IELTS General training (paper-based and computer-delivered test) – 1685 00 FCFA.
- IELTS for UKVI Academic and General training (paper-based and computer-delivered test) – 180 000 FCFA.
- IELTS life skills (A1 and B1) 117 000 FCFA.
As partners with the British Council;
- We guarantee some advantages like test date transfer, special speaking dates and time, amongst others.
- We follow up and manage your test journey without any difficulties.
- We are able to resolve all our candidates’ issues within minimum timelines.
- We have an Administrative registration fee which covers for all risks, updates and progress from registration to result collection.
As partners with the British Council;
- We guarantee some advantages like test date transfer, special speaking dates and time, amongst others.
- We follow up and manage your test journey without any difficulties.
- We are able to resolve all our candidates’ issues within minimum timelines.
- We have an Administrative registration fee which covers for all risks, updates and progress from registration to result collection.
- MIFA is an IELTS Computer Delivered Test Centre in Bamenda that offers you the opportunity to take the IELTS test on Computer at your best convenience in an ultra-modern computer facility with good internet connection.
- We have multiple session running every month and with the IELTS Computer Delivered Test, you have the opportunity of getting your results between 3-5 days
- MIFA aspires for all test takers is to get their dream score to meet their aspirations. Our IELTS courses are structured to give an insight into effective exam techniques and know-how, and practise with the help of experienced teachers with lessons area easy, personalised and fun, it enables you to boost your confidence, strengthen your skills and to get a routine in the different task types.
- MIFA thus offers a variety of learning options for its learners, this includes but not limited to a complete, comprehensive course which gives you a total personalised preparation for your test; IELTS test advice and strategies, focused consolidation and practise before your test; and we also the best choice for last minute revision.
- Our pack of personalised packages which allows you to have detailed instructions on how to do the different types of tasks, using a variety of structures and vocabulary, having the possibility of attending private classes, getting immediate feedback and help, have assessed writing tasks and speaking training is exactly what MIFA would offer you.
- Our coaching options allows for an incredible exchange between you and the teacher as the teacher in the private class works personally and gives you his/her full attention while you get the teacher to exclusively focus on specific needs, strengths and weaknesses, helping you achieve your personal goal.
MIFA understand the time constraints for many test takers as blending work/school and study may be very difficult. Through the IELTS Study Pack, you can do a personalised study plan as you prepare for your test. The pack contains:
- practice tests for Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing(both Academic and General Training);
- Listening, Reading and Writing answer sheets;
- Listening and Reading practice test answer keys and Listening tape scripts;
- sample candidate Writing responses and examiner comments; sample candidate
The pack is a sure way to familiarise yourself with the format of the test by reviewing the test content, as well as the question and task types for each section. It’s also important to read through the IELTS rules and regulations. These are laid out in the Notice to Candidates and Declaration which are included in the application form.
- If you have chosen the paper-based test, you will be able to preview your results after 13 calendar days from the test date. You can check the results on the Test Taker Portal.
- If you have taken the computer-delivered test, you will be able to preview your results after 3 to 5 calendar days from the test date. Check your results on the Test Taker Portal.
- IELTS Results remain online for 28 days but should not be used as an official confirmation of your performance. Please note that if you have taken IELTS for UKVI, you will be able to preview your results, only when you receive an email with the link to the system. If you lose your Test Report Form or forget your test results, please contact your test center.
Why Choose Us?
You won’t regret Learning at Make IT For Africa because;
- Our teaching and practice materials have been certified and assured by the British Council.
- Our Customer Care and Office staff has received all the necessary trainings and support to give you the best service levels.
- We assure a quick response and rapid turnaround time for your registration.
- We can guarantee that with us, your booking will not be cancelled within two days.
- You can be sure that working with us will be exactly like working with the British Council.
If you want to take an IELTS test, you can trust us to organize everything for you from registration to results collection. You only need to leave your house, to write the test.
Once we register you for the test, you will receive an email with further details on how to access your test taker portal from where you can login to check updates about your test.
Frequently Asked Questions!
Our knowledge base is here to answers questions that always comes up. If you don’t find answer to your question please kindly contact us. We will be happy to answer you.
- We will send out a paper copy of your IELTS test score the Test Report Form (TRF), via mail delivery 13 days after the test date for paper-based test and 3 to 5 days for computer-delivered test. Please allow at least seven working days for the delivery. IELTS results will not be disclosed over the phone or through email.
- For those who have indicated for the TRFs to be sent to an institution and it has been arrived, we’ll send your Test Report Form (TRF) directly to the institutions you’re applying to. Remember, Institutions need original copies of your Test Report Form. Photocopies will not be accepted.
- We can send up to five additional copies of your TRF directly to institutions you are applying to (for instance universities, immigration officers, etc.). If you would like us to do this, please include the relevant addresses when you book your test.
- Please do not forget to give the full postal address of the institution. Without the complete address we are not able to check whether the institution has access to the IELTS Test.
- Report Form Verification Service that allows it to view your results after we have submitted them electronically. In case they do not access this service, we will send your TRF by post
- If you want us to send another copy of your TRF to a recognising organisation in addition to the five copies we provide, you will need to pay an administration fee of 45,000FCFA per copy to send to international destinations via courier.
- You will need to provide the institution’s address and fill in the “Application for Additional Test Report Form”. Attach a photocopy of your IELTS test result and passport to the application form and courier this to us. We will then send the TRF directly to the institution.
- Please note that an additional Test Report Form takes around 10 days to be processed
You will be awarded an IELTS band score from 0-9 for each test section, which reflects your proficiency in English.
Your TRF shows a score for each of the four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking), as well as an overall band score. You can score whole band scores (for example 5.0, 6.0, 7.0) or half band scores (e.g. 5.5, 6.5, 7.5) in each section of the test.
There are no restrictions on re-taking IELTS. You can book a test as soon as you feel you are ready to do so.
Please note that your score is unlikely to increase unless you make a significant effort to improve your English before re-taking the test. Visit the preparation section to take a practice test and assess your level.