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Monthly Archive for December, 2009

Points Based System Failing Britain and Applicants for UK Student Visas

Published on December 23, 2009 in UK Student Visa. 4 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , .

Aimed at preventing terrorists from coming to the UK posing as students, the points based system has been criticised by a new report for delaying and even refusing genuine students a UK visa.

International students contribute £8.5 billion a year to the UK economy and the failings of the points based system could hurt Britain dearly, with tens of thousands of students put off the application process, according to the research. The report goes on to claim that it is the errors and obstructive behaviour of immigration officers themselves which is creating this problem.

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IELTS Test Dates UK: December 2009 – January 2010

Published on December 2, 2009 in IELTS. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , .

Aberdeen
Basil Paterson College (Aberdeen)
Next Test Date: 05-Dec-2009

Aberystwyth
Aberystwyth University
Next Test Date: 14-Jan-2010

Bangor
ELCOS Bangor University, Wales
Next Test Date: 12-Dec-2009

Bath
University of Bath
Next Test Date: 05-Dec-2009

Belfast
Queen’s University Belfast
Next Test Date: 14-Jan-2010

Birmingham
Aston University
Next Test Date: 09-Jan-2010

Bournemouth
Richard Language College (Bournemouth)
Next Test Date: 23-Jan-2010

Brighton
Sussex Downs College (test venue in Brighton)
Next Test Date: 23-Jan-2010

Brighton
Eurocentres Brighton (test venue)

Bristol
University of Bristol
Next Test Date: 05-Dec-2009

Cambridge
Anglia Ruskin University
Next Test Date: 09-Jan-2010

Canterbury
Chaucer College Canterbury
Next Test Date: 20-Feb-2010

Cardiff
Cardiff University
Next Test Date: 23-Jan-2010

Colchester
Colchester English Study Centre
Next Test Date: 12-Dec-2009

Coventry
City College Coventry
Next Test Date: 14-Jan-2010

Eastbourne
Sussex Downs College (Eastbourne)
Next Test Date: 05-Dec-2009

Edinburgh
Basil Paterson College (Edinburgh)
Next Test Date: 19-Dec-2009

Exeter
Exeter College ( Sub Centre of Mayflower College)
Next Test Date: 12-Dec-2009

Glasgow
University of Glasgow
Next Test Date: 23-Jan-2010

Guildford, Surrey
University of Surrey
Next Test Date: 23-Jan-2010

Harrogate
Harrogate Language Academy
Next Test Date: 05-Dec-2009

Leeds
Harrogate Language Academy (Leeds)
Next Test Date: 03-Dec-2009

Liverpool
University of Liverpool
Next Test Date: 05-Dec-2009

London
University of Westminster
Next Test Date: 09-Jan-2010

London
International House London
Next Test Date: 09-Jan-2010

London
Eurocentres Lee Green
Next Test Date: 12-Dec-2009

London
Southwark College – London
Next Test Date: 05-Dec-2009

London
Middlesex University
Next Test Date: 09-Jan-2010

London
Wimbledon School of English
Next Test Date: 23-Jan-2010

London
Ealing, Hammersmith & West London College
Next Test Date: 05-Dec-2009

London
Eurocentres London Central (test venue)

London
British Institute of Technology and E-commerce, London
Next Test Date: 03-Dec-2009
Manchester
University of Manchester – Language Centre
Next Test Date: 23-Jan-2010

Norwich
Anglia Ruskin University (Norwich)
Next Test Date: 09-Jan-2010

Nottingham
University of Nottingham

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IELTS Listening Preparation – Identifying Key Words

Published on December 2, 2009 in IELTS Tips. 1 Comment Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , .

Major students who we’ve spoken with have struggled with the IELTS listening module in particular. In fact, most students will find the latter questions difficult, as they are designed to really test your understanding of the English language. A great concept to help you prepare for your IELTS listening test is that of key words. However, students beware, as there are some basic mistakes you could easily make when adopting this method.

To highlight the problems that can arise with a key word approach to your English listening test, consider the following:

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Harrow Diploma to Replace GCSEs at this Leading Public School

Published on December 2, 2009 in UK High Schools. 2 Comments

Harrow Diploma to replace ExamsFollowing the recent scathing attack on the GCSE exam system by the private education sector – referring to exams as “mindless” and schools as “exam factories” – Harrow School, a leading UK private school, has developed its own qualification to counter the narrowness of current programmes.

The school in North-West London announced it will require students to complete work experience, play competitive team sport, serve the local community and develop life skills. This new programme has won support in many places and the exam board Edexcel has already agreed to accredit it.

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UK Indian Students Homeless and Hungry

Published on December 1, 2009 in Studying in the UK. 2 Comments Tags: , .

Southall Station SignEvery year, thousands of students travel from India to study in the UK, often pursing courses at private colleges. It was reported today that many are simply unable to take care of themselves; unable to find part-time work, hundreds of students are now eating handouts from gurdwaras – Sikh temples – in Southall, West London.

Since April 2008, the number of Indian students applying to study in the UK has increased by more than three times, with many students reliant on finding part-time work to fund their maintenance costs while in the UK. A recent documentary conducted by BBC Radio 5 revealed that the situation is desperate for many students, who often refuse to return home for fear of the shame that would fall upon them and their families.

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