IELTS for UCAS

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Ruby1219 發表於 17-2-12 19:46
Thanks for the prompt reply. Discussed with my son and he would like to take the exam once in comin ...

Wise decision.
Do not worry. I am sure he will make it.
You can check the IELTS requirements of different universities. The requirement is really easy to meet.
Not harsh at all for students with your son's background (i.e. IS + boarding school). Many students can make it the first trial.
Note that university admission would not be based on IELTS. So it would not make a difference whether he gets 7.5 to 8.5. As long as you pass the minimum, it is OK.

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HHHR 發表於 17-2-13 09:58
回覆 ivantissue 的帖子

報UCAS唔一定要有IELTS嘅成績，要唔要是由個別大學因應個別考生的情況而定，所以 ...

My suggestion is still, first check the requirements of different target universities.
Many top universities would ask for IELTS no matter what (unless students has been studying in an IS in Hong Kong or boarding schools for many years).