How to Take IELTS in Manila, Philippines

There are a lot of opportunities for work and education for Filipinos. This is certainly the reason of the increasing number of Filipinos seeking for greener pastures abroad. A lot of professions and skilled work are in demand in countries like Australia, New Zealand, and Canada. Since these countries use English as their first language, companies and academic institutions require an IELTS or International English Language Testing System certification. This will serve as proof that someone is competent not only at work but also in communicating with other people with the use of the English language.

 Taking the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination in Manila is easy. There are different steps on how you can register for the IELTS through the British Council or IDP. There are four different ways where one can register for the IELTS examination: visiting their office, sending application forms downloaded via courier, have assistance from registration agents or use the IELTS Registration Online and Payment System. For the IDP, complete the application form and send it together with the other requirements to their office.  Once the requirements are checked, a confirmation letter will be sent to candidates indicating the test center and the test schedule.

In Manila, the available dates for the IELTS this year are the following:
IDP
• September 21 – Academic and General Training
• September 28 – Academic
• October 12 – Academic and General Training
• October 26 – Academic and General Training

British Council
• September 21 – Academic and General Training
• September 28 – Academic
• October 12 – Academic and General Training
• October 19 – Academic
• October 26 – Academic and General Training
• November 9 – Academic and General Training
• November 16 – Academic
• November 21 – Academic and General Training
• December 7 – Academic and General Training
• December 12 – Academic
• December 14 – Academic and General Training

Once you register for the examination, you will be asked to choose among the test centers located in Manila. Choose the one that is near your area.  Moreover, candidates should be aware that the Speaking section of the IELTS is done before the Writing Tests (listening, reading, and writing). The speaking test is usually done in the morning at around 9 in the morning and the writing tests are scheduled at 8.

For candidates in Manila, it is best to ask help from IELTS review centers upon registering for the examination. They offer services that will make registering and being familiar with the exam type comfortable and easy.