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Ask Anna – English Language Tests

Question:

Is it necessary to take an English Language Test for entry to all undergraduate and postgraduate courses overseas?

Answer:

Yes, if the degree you wish to take is taught in English you have to take an English test. There may be some exceptions for students who have been taught in English throughout their education, but in most cases it is necessary.

It is also a prerequisite for applying for a student visa for most destinations.

There are two popular English testing systems TOEFL and IELTS (Academic Modules).

Find out more about them here: www.IELTS.org or www.TOEFL.org

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  • MILLICENT ANIMA ADU

    HI MADAM,

    PLSEASE I WILL LIKE TO TRAVEL OUTSIDE TO FURTHER MY EDUCATION. I DID SECRETARIASHIP PLSEASE HELP ME TO GET SCHOOL OUTSIDE USA, KK OR AUSTRA.

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  • Aisha Hassan

    Hi Madam!
    I did my Fsc-Premedical (Form 7 ) .I Want to go abroad to australia or Malaysia to study further Can you help me and suggest any required education or best university possible

    Thank you

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    Dear Anna,

    I am Naresh From india.I’m Interesting in uk Jobs butI am poor in english language Speak. Pls give me Suggation.

  • Erwin

    Hi madam!
    there some problem must to solve,how can we got a schoolarship from university?

  • muhammad saleem

    hi dears
    i am saleem and i have completed my m.phil in agri entomology and searching any scholarship for p.hd if you have any information related to this kindly mail me on frienduaf_1361@yahoo.com

  • Mohammed ELmutwakil

    Hi Anna I am Mohammed ELmutwakil,from sudan ,I am medical doctor and I am interested to study or work anywhere in Europe,US,Canada ,Australia,or Newzealand and hopefully give me your right hand as well as your care to obtain my dream.
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  • sonia

    Hi! Gud day Ma’am Anna
    I want to go abroad to continue my study, as much as possible and i work to Europe,us,Canada.Australia. Please help me hopefully give me a your right hand as well your care to obtain my dreams, Thank you and God bless you.

  • sonia

    Hi! Gud day Ma’am Anna
    I Am sonia from the Philipines I want to go abroad to continue my study, as much as possible and i work to Europe,us,Canada.Australia. Please help me hopefully give me a your right hand as well your care to obtain my dreams, Thank you and God bless you.

  • Waleed

    Hi Mada’am.
    I’m gonna complete my BCA(Computer application) in India … and I am thinking to do my master in Australia so if possible u can offer me all reqired Info related to MBA or MCA and some other needed info regarding Life and accomadations there…
    Thank u for corporation.

  • Amol rattan singh cheema

    hello madam
    i am from india and want to go to CANADA for higher studies . I have completed my MBA in Finance . so , please suggest me if i should go for post graduation diploma or masters in some other field so that ,my visa is not refused for some reason . I got 7.5 bands in IELTS . please help i ll be really great full to u …
    thank you

  • http://N/A PUSKAR KUNWAR

    HI MAM
    I AM A STUDENT FROM MANAGEMENT STREAM ,FINISHED MBA IN 1998 AND WORKED AS A LECTURER OF MANAGEMENT FOR 8 YEARS IN PUBLIC CAMPUS UNDER TRIBHUVAN UNIVERSITY.I WANT TO GO ABROD TO FURTHER MY STUDY BUT I AM LOOKIN FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE OR SCHOOLARSHIP.WOULD YOU PLEASE PORVIDE ME SOME SUGGESTION IN THIS RESPECT.

  • Abhishek

    hai anna.iam student from management stream and completed my graduation with aggregate of 56 percentile.now iam looking forward to do my MBA in US OR UK.iam looking to study mba by doing part time jobs.so that i can earn for my daily living.plz suggest me which country suits me most & tel me which university i shd do my masters.and iam taking education loans from banks.will this recession effects me if i go there

  • Om Bunchanrithy

    De Anna…

    I am a student that nearly finish BBA in Cambodia.I need need a sponsor to help me to study at abroad.I hope Anna you can help me this problem because that is my future purpose. On the other hand if you need some informantion from me, I will get it to you as my mail.You can contact with me as this number (855)17461637 on the last time I woulk like to say thank in advance for you.

  • Elemam Nasri

    Hi Anna ;
    I would like to study in USA but how can I get visa to travel there to futher my study.(MBA).please I seek your advice.

    Elemam nasri
    Sudan-western Region of Darfur

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    dear ma dam!
    my name nga ,im 29 years old,from vietnam
    i need help from you.i finish hight shool in 1999.and i work in travel agent 4 years,now.but i want to continue my study in uk.can you help me give information the university and how can i get the job while i study.i tell me whta the need.thanks so much

  • michael

    pls ma i will like to go to india or england to study radiograhpy pls i need your assistance i hane national diploma in sciences laboratory technology

  • kashif

    Hi, Ma’am Can you tell me that any one can support me in finance for study in abroad b/c i have insufficient money??

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    dear ma dam!
    Hi, my name Antonio de Jesus, from Timor-Leste and now I work with Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries as Fisheries Inspectors. On March 2009 I have Applied for Master of Marine Affairs in UP in Visayas for academic years 2009. But I have a financial problem, so could you help me to find out scholarship for my study on 2010 ? Thank you Madam

    Antonio de Jesus

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  • raju kc

    hello mam,i have finished my 10+2 level three years ago. i had applied for australia but unfortunately i was unable to get visa.now i eamt to apply for uk.i have a ielts score 5.5 and 65% in +2 level.plz give me the kind information further process and requirements of uk visa

  • http://- Amir

    Dear anna,

    i am amir, I d like to go to u.s , I would like to study in USA but i dont have any money ;i am electronic engineer please I seek your advice.

  • ASIF

    De Anna…

    I am a student that finish 12 year education in Pakistan.I need need a sponsor to help me to study at abroad.I hope Anna you can help me this problem because that is my future purpose. On the other hand if you need some informantion from me, I will get it to you as my mail.
    Warm Regards

  • Julie

    Hello Dear Anna,
    My name is Julie from Mongolia. My major is International Relations. I would like to study in further as the field of International Relations. whether BA and MA in USA, Canada or Ausralia. Could you help me to send some University’s scholarship programs? I’m so grateful to your kind advice,
    Please send me email on honest_soul21@yahoo.com

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  • balu

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  • aloha

    Dear Madam.
    I want to apply schoolarship in japan university.So I have a question about the score IELTS to get schoolarship

  • sunny

    hai anna.iam student from management stream and completed my graduation with aggregate of 56 percentile.now iam looking forward to do my MBA in US OR UK.iam looking to study mba by doing part time jobs.so that i can earn for my daily living.plz suggest me which country suits me most & tel me which university i shd do my masters.and iam taking education loans from banks.will this recession effects me if i go there

  • sunny

    hai anna.iam student from management stream and completed my graduation with aggregate of 56 percentile.now iam looking forward to do my MBA in US OR UK.iam looking to study mba by doing part time jobs.so that i can earn for my daily living.plz suggest me which country suits me most & tel me which university i shd do my masters.and iam taking education loans from banks.

  • shahid

    Hi i m shahid madam i want to know that my acdemic recoard is not so good but i have seen some new courses about accounts and finance may i apply for UK OR Australia

  • shahid

    Hi i m shahid madam i want to know that my acdemic recoard is not so good but i have seen some new courses about accounts and finance may i apply for UK OR Australia courses like Nursing Accounts related programs

  • http://none Yellapu K V Bharath

    I studied MA (Honors) from HeriotWatt University (UK) and my total education in english medium. Do I have to take TOFEL to study MBA in CANADA?

    Appreciate your kind response.

    Yellapu K V Bharath
    bharath131@hotmail.com

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    I studied MA (Honors) from HeriotWatt University (UK) and my total education in english medium. Do I have to take TOFEL to study MBA in CANADA?

    Appreciate your kind response.

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  • Danillo Barbosa

    What is the maximum score of TOEFL?
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    how to improve english skill during writing,talking…you have any suggestion to increase my ability in english skill.??i need your answer neatly..

  • remi

    i just want, learn english and how to speak up.

  • emmanuel

    i learnt enlish from the basic school to the high school. shoule i do the TOFEL test?

  • Rahul Kumar

    Is it necessary to take an English Language Test for diploma course

  • jaya prakash

    My daughter having a degree in Bsc Bio technology.English is the first language throught her studies.She like to study in London for her PG.. Is it necessary she should appear the english exam before come to UK.

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