What about the suspension of the language test for studying abroad? Since the spread of the epidemic, various standardized examinations such as IELTS, TOEFL, GRE, GMAT, etc. have been cancelled nationwide in February and March Now, before March, it has become an established fact that all kinds of language examinations have been completely suspended. What's worse, the time and venue of the IELTS test have not yet been determined after April. Students who originally planned to enroll in 2020 still need to face the consequent sharp increase in the number of test places and the urgent need for language class seats in colleges and universities Various difficulties. Due to this special situation, many students and parents were caught up in it and had many worries. They didn't know how to deal with it. To this end, the senior application team of Natural Light today gave responses and strategic suggestions on the 10 topics that everyone was most worried about, hoping to help everyone turn the tide against the wind!
What about the suspension of the language test for studying abroad?
2. The IELTS exam was canceled in March. What if you can't take the exam?
At present, due to the national epidemic situation, various examinations related to studying abroad, such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, SAT, etc., have announced the cancellation of the examination times before March through official channels.
The first thing for students to do is not panic when the test date is postponed, because all candidates are facing the same situation at present, we should calm down and use this time as a short training period to prepare for the language test, so that after reopening the test, we can achieve the goal score at one time!
Secondly, it is also suggested that students should always pay attention to the opening of test places in the next month in China, as well as the changes in language requirements and admission policies of the target universities, and find the right time to apply for the test seats in April and May in time. Students with IELTS scores can also book the language classes of the universities in advance.
Can I choose to take the IELTS test overseas?
According to the current situation, it is suggested that students should pay attention to the follow-up policies of the official IELTS at any time and give priority to the domestic examination.
Affected by the epidemic, many countries now restrict the entry of mainland Chinese citizens. Some countries may not have issued relevant policies, but once there were many people in the past, they are likely to directly restrict entry.
In addition, if there is a confirmed person on the same flight or in the hotel for the overseas exam, the students may face isolation in a foreign country, and they will not be able to continue the exam or return to China at that time. In any case, personal safety is the top priority!
What should I do if I can't register for the exam after March?
First of all, let's clarify that many students mentioned recently that there are IELTS dealers selling "internal test seats" in their circle of friends, and that the domestic test rooms in April will also be canceled, and so on.
But in fact, currently, there is no official announcement of IELTS that the exams in April and May may be canceled, so students should not be alarmed, let alone believe the unreliable news. We should actively wait for the official release of the IELTS Test Center, and pay attention to the policy adjustments made by our target universities.
According to the latest official news of British Council, the IELTS test stand will be determined according to the policy instructions and suggestions. Once the registration is allowed to open, the registration will be resumed immediately. After the epidemic ends, the UKVI computer test will be arranged every day as far as possible, and the number of UKVI paper and pencil tests will be increased to try to resume the test as soon as possible and meet the needs of the examinees as much as possible.
If you can't get the UKVI IELTS, can you report the ordinary IELTS or PTE in April or May instead?
Most schools in the UK accept IELTS or PTE for undergraduate/master courses that meet the requirements of directly recorded language scores. For pre master&undergraduate courses and language courses, UKVI IELTS scores are required according to T4 student visa regulations.
At present, some schools have introduced some new policies due to the cancellation of the IELTS exam, and the language classes have begun to accept the application of Puya (direct sending of language classes+T4 plus CAS for main course degree courses, or the language classes have issued short-term student visit visas, and then return home to apply for T4 visas for main course degree courses after finishing the courses), but most schools still maintain the previous requirements.
Therefore, for those students who are not sure whether the school will accept the scores in languages other than the UKVI IELTS, it is recommended to give priority to apply for the UKVI IELTS in April or May. If they can't get the test place, they can consider Puya, so that even if the university does not accept the Puya language class, they can also take the direct recording approach.
For the students who have been confirmed to enter the school and whose language class has accepted the Puya and PTE test scores, they can register for the test according to the latest policy of the school's language class.
Can the results of language classes between different colleges be recognized?
Due to the shortage of language courses in some popular schools, many students want to apply for language classes in other schools. However, we suggest that students should apply for language classes in whichever school they are targeting. It is not a last resort to try this cross school choice.
According to the current information, only a very few schools can accept the qualification of applying for language classes without regular courses offer.
But objectively speaking, this year British art study In the hot market, most colleges and universities will give priority to students who apply for language classes, so it is difficult to guarantee the application results.
In addition, different colleges and universities also have different starting times, which may not meet the requirement of issuing transcripts before DDL, and the matters requiring follow-up communication are relatively complex.
I am going to take a pre undergraduate or pre master degree. Do I have to take an IELTS of UKVI?
Yes! For most British colleges and universities, even if they reach the direct score, non degree courses or preparatory courses must also require UKVI IELTS.
In fact, there is no difference between ordinary IELTS and UKVI IELTS in terms of topic and content, except for their different costs. In nature, UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) is a new policy of visa language examination implemented by the British Visa and Immigration Office. The purpose is to take the IELTS test for visa and immigration.
So students don't have to worry too much about choosing the type of IELTS test. Whether we need to take the UKVI IELTS test or the ordinary A IELTS test, the content of test preparation and preparation is the same and will not be affected by the type of choice.
When it comes to UKVI, students will also be worried about the impact of the epidemic, and it will be more difficult to apply for the UKVI which is relatively less qualified. But don't worry. At the official online seminar held by British Council, one of the organizers of IELTS in the UK, on the 18th, it was publicly promised to the examinees that they would "arrange at least one IELTS machine test for UK visa and immigration (UKVI) every day" after the recovery of the examinees, which was also a reassurance for the worried students.
Under such circumstances, the only thing students can do now is to guard against arrogance and rashness. Don't give up preparing for the exam because of the delay of the epidemic situation, the impact of the exam position and other reasons.
When is the latest time to submit IELTS if you don't study language classes and go straight to the main course?
If students do not read the language class and directly enter the main course, the latest time to submit the IELTS is before the end of July, and there is still relatively sufficient time. However, students should not slack off in preparing for the IELTS exam because they have plenty of time. Considering the impact of the epidemic, the IELTS exam can fully recover from April to June.
At that time, although the IELTS official has given some policies to ease the tension of test places, basically all students who want to complete the language test in the first half of the year will accumulate in April to June to take the test, not to mention in previous years without the impact of the epidemic, April to June is also the peak period of IELTS.
To sum up, we can basically predict the inevitable trend of tight test places in April and June this year. Under this premise, even if there is relatively sufficient time, students in language classes will not be allowed to relax and prepare for the test. During this period, I also need to be as calm as other students to prepare for the exam and strengthen the foundation of IELTS. After the exam is normally open, try to get the first time as far as possible.
My current language score can be applied for a longer language class, and I will take a language test after I prepare. If I get a higher score, can I change to a shorter language class or go straight to the main course without going to the language class?
We strongly recommend that students first register for the language class directly with their existing scores, and submit a deposit according to the requirements of the school, so as to occupy the degree of the language class.
This is really critical, because in previous years, the application was closed because the number of degrees in the language class was full. In this year's general situation, we should treat it with caution in order to be foolproof.
On your second question, since you have already signed up for the degree of the language class, our suggestion is to wait for the beginning of the language class you have already signed up for. One reason is that the language class is actually a very good transitional stage for foreign learning. It is not just like what we imagine, it is just language learning. Basic issues such as the educational style, general learning process and homework requirements of foreign universities will also be involved in language classes.
The second reason is that we mentioned earlier. In view of the situation this year, both IELTS candidates and language class degrees will face unprecedented tension. In the next period of time, the language class should also soon fill the quota. In addition, the possibility of taking the initiative to change is not very large, and there may be loss of deposit fees.
Can we ask the school to open a language class with a score below 5.5?
According to the current situation, students can send an email to the school to ask whether they can set up an IELTS language class with a lower level, that is, a longer learning cycle. It is not excluded that some colleges and universities will adjust the grade of language classes according to the current situation.
But after all, the language class setting of the school itself needs to be uniformly arranged according to the current situation and the overall enrollment situation. Under normal circumstances, it is not easy to add or modify the curriculum setting of the language class.
Therefore, students also need to be mentally prepared. On the basis of making all plans, the top priority is to actively prepare for the IELTS test and pay attention to the official real-time IELTS news. Of course, we also regularly collate the latest and complete IELTS information for students to help them cross the threshold of language learning.
Now the language test is not available, can you directly postpone the main lesson?
This is the last idea we suggest. It seems simple to postpone the main course, but it means a series of problems, such as semester gap in half a year, and the postponement of all plans. It is very uneconomical. The current situation is also far from the point where it is necessary to actively consider the postponement of the main course.
First of all, there is still more than half a year before the start of the main classes in September and October. There is sufficient time for preparing for IELTS, registering for language examinations, and studying in language classes. What students should do now is to calm down and actively prepare for the test, and pay close attention to the official IELTS information at all times, and register for the test seat on the latest date as soon as the test returns to normal.
If you wait until August, and your grades are not enough, or the number of degrees in the language class is full, then you should start to consider whether to postpone it, not now. We strongly suggest that students should not "procrastinate" when studying abroad. If they can go abroad this year as planned, they should try their best to go this year. Because next year, no matter from the application situation, university policies, or current events, it is an unknown number.
And the postponement of the main course is not as easy as students imagine. The success depends on the opinions of the colleges and universities, which can only be postponed if they agree. All students must consider the interests before making a decision, and everything is subject to the final reply of the university.
Today, we summarized the latest developments on IELTS for students, answered the most frequently asked questions, and gave our suggestions from a professional perspective. I believe that in the current turbulent situation, every student's heart must be full of anxiety and anxiety. However, these negative emotions can not solve the problem, and sometimes even affect our rational judgment, resulting in half the effort and even more loss than gain.
In today's content, we also repeatedly stressed to the students that the recent IELTS test suspension is only temporary, and the impact on the students who plan to enroll in the second half of the year is not too great at present. So what students can do now is not listen, not believe, not spread rumors, nor believe the so-called "gossip" or "shortcut". All information is subject to the official reply of the college and the publicity of the IELTS sponsor. If you have any "suspicious" or "uncertain" information, you can directly contact the natural light application teacher for answers and help. At the same time, calm down and actively prepare for the exam. After all, it is not the current difficulties that really determine the success of our art study abroad career, but the students' own efforts. In order to help students alleviate anxiety and actively prepare for the exam, we have also launched high-quality online teaching, which is composed of a team of top art tutors at home and abroad, to help students enjoy the same learning experience as usual without leaving home and successfully overcome difficulties!
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