Who Said IELTS Is Mandatory For Hong Kong PR?

Evidence of language proficiency includes one of the following:

A. Result of a recognized language test
For Chinese language, the applicant is required to have a pass in Putonghua Shuiping Ceshi (PSC) supervised by the Institute of Applied Linguistic of the Ministry of Education of the PRC; or to achieve a minimum score of level 3 in the Chinese Proficiency Test [also known as Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (HSK)] supervised by the State Committee for the Chinese Proficiency Test of the Ministry of Education of the PRC. For English, an overall score of not less than point 6.0 in the academic or
general training module of International English Language Testing (IELTS) test is required. Another recognized English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). The acceptable minimum score is 550 for paper-based test, 213 for computer-based test and 80 for internet-based test. To support his/her claim, an applicant should provide his/her examination result certificate and  the examination must be taken within
two years before lodging an application.

B. A written explanation supported with evidence
The applicant will need to submit a written explanation detailing his/her training, and use of, Chinese and/or English. Any statements made in his/her written explanation should be properly supported by documents such as a certified university transcript of academic record or a letter issued by a university showing medium of instruction as Chinese or English or any other document which would satisfy the Immigration Department that the applicant is proficient in Chinese and/or English.

I hope you will find the information useful.

Expert guidance from Opulentus for Hong Kong QMAS

Making The Best Out Of Foreign Education

Having an overseas education from a reputed institution is nowadays the most well-known way of acquiring a better degree, higher salary and an experience of staying in a foreign land. Today the world of global recruiting demands globally aware graduates who can adapt in work environment of any kind and can impart expertise of international repute. Studying in a foreign university will help a student gain all these skills and fetch a good job for self. But in order to gain the maximum from a foreign education certain extra efforts are required from the student.

Some of the initiatives which should be taken by a student are:

Involve and Evolve:

Just abiding by the regular curriculum and remaining in a shell of own won’t help to churn all the utilities of a foreign education. A student shall be proactive to utilise all the opportunities coming his/her way. Becoming a part of a social club or indulging in some creative activity can help you develop an additional trait apart from regular academic knowledge. Learning a foreign language or a national instrument/sport of the host country can be some options of such activities. There are certain clubs like environmental club etc being a part of which will also be beneficial for a student as such clubs provide huge platform to meet new people and improve networking. Believe me networking is one of the best way of gaining success in one’s professional and personal life.

Earn and learn:

Working part time will help you have a feel about how things work in the corporate of the host country. This can be a beneficial approach towards settling in the country once you complete your studies. You can work in a company suiting your profile and can gain hands-on-experience in your area. Working in a firm will let you know the intricacies of your specialisation and the usage of all the concepts learnt in the class; facilitating you to gain mastery in your field. Meet job consultants or refer online job portals and you’ll get ample job openings which can help you get a job of your choice. Remember your job time should not require discounting on your studies.

Explore:

Make sure to travel and explore the country you are residing in. Take a trip once in a while and meet new people and culture. Studies reveal that people who travel often are the ones who are open to work in any kind of environment, are enthusiastic to learn new things and experience situations of any kind. Such people are readily welcomed by all companies as these people provide the required global knowledge and openness in ideas and concepts. So make sure to travel whenever you can and make the best out of your journey. Of course travelling would mean looking at your finances first as your parents have faced a lot of wrench while sending you abroad.

Are TOEFL Scores From INDIA Rigged?

We have source based information from USA consulate that in recent past TOEFL Exams were fixed by candidates in centers authorized by the ETS. Candidates were being charged Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 50,000 by touts who would guarantee more than 110/120 score to applicants. This has been happening for the last 2 years and somehow these centers got away and made a lot of money out of this illegitimate act.

The Entry Officers have come across scores of applicants who were not even able to communicate in Basic English. We all know that USA HC (High Commission) has been conducting a personal interview for all kinds of visas in their centers since Sept 11, 2001 (or before) so it was not a surprise for them to see people who find it difficult to speak understandable English, scoring 110 in TOEFL. It took them almost 2 years to discover this but still I feel it’s never too late.

Srikanth (name changed) says “I have seen the entry officer taking some candidates into a room and asking them to write a Basic English test which they all failed and hence were asked to accept that their scores were false. When the candidates accepted the case officers let them go without any action”. As to my understanding they were let off because how many people will they take action against and in this process where will they pass on the piled up visa interviews? I agree that all good things come to an end but it seems like bad things take longer time.

As an Opulentian I am always in for these kinds of strict corrective measures and vouch that I will do anything to keep the whole process clean. My opinion is simple, when you cannot communicate Basic English here then how would you subscribe to larger issues without any hassles in USA? Thus the ODD jobs, thus the struggle and thus you end up in USA but not as you thought you should have been!

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