Can someone tell us what these results mean: Listening Reading Writing Speaking Overall 4.5 3.5 2.5 4.0 3.5 listening 4.5 reading 3.5 writing 2.5 speaking 4.0 overall 3.5 is this an A1 pass? she got 4 snd 4.5 for listening and speaking which should be B1 according to this http://takeielts.britishcouncil.org...cores/common-european-framework-equivalencies
So she has passed? Despite attacks of nerves, including breaking down and crying in the "speaking" test? And writing "I am no good at this!" in the writing test, and having memorised all the practice questions and not finding any of them in the actual test?
According to what you've said that it was B1 then yes. Its been a good few years since the wife done hers but if memory serves she needed a minimum of 4. However I'm sure it was a B1 requirement then (I think). However if the requirement is A1 then congrats to your good lady.
This is the note on the guidelines for English tests: Notes: Spouse & partner: If you intend to apply under the spouse and partner route you must provide evidence that you have passed the speaking and listening components of a test at level A1 or above. You do not need to demonstrate reading and writing skills. Where a test examines all four components (speaking, listening, reading and writing) you do not need to pass the reading and writing components, you only need to evidence passing the speaking and listening components. K passed the listening and speaking tests and reached the passing score of 4.0 and above. Congrats to you both.
She could put whatever she wants in the writing test. It's not required. Yes. B1 beats A1. Well done her.
Thank you Anne and Graham and Nickel! This was the very last chance to take the test outside Manila or Cebu and as I understand it we now have until November for her to make and complete the visa application
The Certificate arrived in the post today: it clearly says CEFR level B1. Yippee! (but I had to explain it all again, just to re-assure her) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_European_Framework_of_Reference_for_Languages
You've negotiated the first hurdle now Andrew, a few more hurdles to go yet, its like the Grand National
But the stewards at Aintree don't add new hedges and water jumps after the runners and riders have started!
Very true, quicker you can move the application on the better, we both know its going to get more difficult to obtain a visa, and more expense goes without saying.
Well, the last possible date is Bonfire Night, and ideally it will be before the first week of September so the young man does not miss school. It's nerve wracking as so many things can still go wrong and the financial impact of a rejection is now overwhelming.
Everything will be fine, the good people here will help you out (not financially ) if you encounter any hiccups.
