The first IELTS was held at AlphaMax Academy on Nov 26th 2011.Eight AMA students did the
examination. In the morning the students
did the Listening, Reading and writing sections. The speaking examination was
done from about 1.30 pm to 4.30pm on the afternoon of the 26th. Mr. Russell
Hammond from the British Council in Colombia flew to Suriname to conduct the
examination.
Sean Taylor Sean Taylor, Director of Studies in a comment
said,” Mr. Hammo9nd conducted the first IELTS examination most professionally –
with purposeful clarity and efficiency.
All the candidates were very comfortable with his professionalism and
the ease and style in which he presented the exams.”
On the following Tuesday Mr. Hammond had good meetings with
officials in Paramaribo, including the Ministry of Education.
Sean Taylor, Director of Studies said.” As a result of Mr.
Hammond’s visit here and his discussions with us, at the AlphaMax Academy, we
are poised and prepared to forge ahead with IELTS in further helping to shape
the horizon for quality English education in Suriname.”
The IELTS test is a standardization test to check the
communication capabilities of an individual in areas of listening, reading,
writing and speaking. IELTS is
compulsory for anyone who intends to study or work in a country where the
language of communication is English. Since 1989, the IELTS test has been a
worldwide approved test that measures the communication ability of an
individual. The IELTS test is recognized in over 120 countries and in more than
4000 institutions and government agencies. More than 5 million students take
the IELTS test every year worldwide. It is the fastest growing English language
standardization test to date.
The IELTS test is an important proof for immigration
formalities in countries like Australia, New Zealand and Canada. The IELTS test
is a recognized medium by professional bodies, immigration authorities and
other government agencies. The IELTS test is similar to the TOEFL test.
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