Ray of Hope - 90th Draw

[Eli31]

Actually it is much higher than that if it happens on Wed or Thur, more like 75% which is almost a sure shot considering where we are (ROH).
If it happens on Friday or later, with the IELTS result out, the chance would drop to 25%. I hope that is not the case, I want to see all 439s and even some 438s cleared in this draw.
(Check out my post #772 on page 52)

Results for IELTS session 12th may will be released on friday 25th but people won´t get TRF number to update EE profile the same date or am I wrong ?

 

[AlliBatista]

Do you know what test we need to take and how difficult is the test? I mean I am absolutely at Zero right now. but I have few friends who are french maybe I can learn from them and speed up the process?

Thanks

You have to take the TEF CANADA exam, here are the details:

https://www.alliance-francaise.ca/en/exams/tests/tef-canada

I consider it at the same level of IELTS. Of course, starting from zero, you have a hard path until reaching the B2 level required for CLB7. Having someone to teach you will certainly help.

 

[AlliBatista]

Results for IELTS session 12th may will be released on friday 25th but people won´t get TRF number to update EE profile the same date or am I wrong ?

You can actually get the TRF code before the official certificate, but only a very small portion of candidates do that. So, I think we'll have a "IELTS-free" draw this wednesday.

 

[Ronja5200]

Results for IELTS session 12th may will be released on friday 25th but people won´t get TRF number to update EE profile the same date or am I wrong ?

As per my understanding you can take IELTS with either British Council or IDP. For IDP you get the TRF with the online results, and for British Council you have to wait for the physical mail. Correct me if I'm wrong though

 

[tuitui509]

You can actually get the TRF code before the official certificate, but only a very small portion of candidates do that. So, I think we'll have a "IELTS-free" draw this wednesday.

if draw happens on 24th the chance of getting Ielts results are pretty high. For example Australia would release the online result with TRF number on the 24th morning the earliest. of course people will try to guess. and also many are picking up results. if someone you know work at the test center it is possible to get test form ahead of time. normally the test center would receive the results back from Cambridge in the morning before the result released to public. which means a few people could possibly get their hands on their results on the 24th local time, which maybe still 23rd midnight in Canada. but we probably only see 1 out of 1000 willing to pull the string and willing to risk like that.

anyway, if on the 23rd there is no draw I bet the cut off will be 440 or higher.

 

[SumH12]

TEF has 4 tests, the same as IELTS:

Each CLB5 gives 1 point..
Each CLB7 gives 3 points.
Each CLB9 gives 6 points.

Also, if you get CLB7 in all 4 tests, you get a 30-point bonus, in addition to the test points.

So, for example, if you get CLB7 on all 4 tests, you'll have 3+3+3+3+30=42.

A very important bonus!

@AlliBatista I see that you also speak French. May I ask you, in your opinion, how much time is it needed to achieve level 7 in French from 0 knowledge? And do you agree with me that with an intensive course (5days/week 2hrs/day) you may reach level 5 in 2- 3 months?

I am trying to convince my husband to study French (from 0), but he says that I am too optimistic (thinking of 2-3 months) because I already know French.

 

[noname7]

Results for IELTS session 12th may will be released on friday 25th but people won´t get TRF number to update EE profile the same date or am I wrong ?

Depending on the type of IELTS test you take, you can get the TRF number in the online report or use a online number generator. Either way, people will be in the draw. We are good for Wednesday though. Of course, there is a always a possibility of people guessing the number incorrectly or using online generators and later having to decline the ITA but they will hog the ITA meanwhile.

 

[noname7]

A very important bonus!

@AlliBatista I see that you also speak French. May I ask you, in your opinion, how much time is it needed to achieve level 7 in French from 0 knowledge? And do you agree with me that with an intensive course (5days/week 2hrs/day) you may reach level 5 in 2- 3 months?

I am trying to convince my husband to study French (from 0), but he says that I am too optimistic (thinking of 2-3 months) because I already know French.

May I suggest getting a new husband.

 

[tuitui509]

As per my understanding you can take IELTS with either British Council or IDP. For IDP you get the TRF with the online results, and for British Council you have to wait for the physical mail. Correct me if I'm wrong though

you can also get online test results from BC online. but normally they release the online result 1 day later than IDP.

https://ielts.britishcouncil.org/CheckResults.aspx

 

[tuitui509]

A very important bonus!

@AlliBatista I see that you also speak French. May I ask you, in your opinion, how much time is it needed to achieve level 7 in French from 0 knowledge? And do you agree with me that with an intensive course (5days/week 2hrs/day) you may reach level 5 in 2- 3 months?

I am trying to convince my husband to study French (from 0), but he says that I am too optimistic (thinking of 2-3 months) because I already know French.

I would suggest you get good TEF score and get a decent IELTS score and when submit EE choose spouse not accompany. you maybe better off without him.

 

[SumH12]

Do you know what test we need to take and how difficult is the test? I mean I am absolutely at Zero right now. but I have few friends who are french maybe I can learn from them and speed up the process?

Thanks

The only test accepted for French is TEF.

In this link you may find the different locations available to take the exam.

https://www.lefrancaisdesaffaires.fr/en/tests-diplomes/test-evaluation-francais-tef/tef-canada/

 

[AlliBatista]

A very important bonus!

@AlliBatista I see that you also speak French. May I ask you, in your opinion, how much time is it needed to achieve level 7 in French from 0 knowledge? And do you agree with me that with an intensive course (5days/week 2hrs/day) you may reach level 5 in 2- 3 months?

I am trying to convince my husband to study French (from 0), but he says that I am too optimistic (thinking of 2-3 months) because I already know French.

That does sound too optimistic.

Maybe with a private tutor, he can speed up the learning. If you study with him after the intensive classes, that may be possible.

The hardest parts of TEF are speaking and writing, which can be greatly improved with a partner to practice.

 

[SumH12]

That does sound too optimistic.

Maybe with a private tutor, he can speed up the learning. If you study with him after the intensive classes, that may be possible.

The hardest parts of TEF are speaking and writing, which can be greatly improved with a partner to practice.

LOL Tell me about it (speaking and writting)... two times I have taken the exam.... with both times resulting in CLB 8 (L 9 and R 10).

 

[SumH12]

I would suggest you get good TEF score and get a decent IELTS score and when submit EE choose spouse not accompany. you maybe better off without him.

I have taken two times the TEF exam and both results came with CLB 8 for writting and speaking so I couldn´t maximize points ; my English was CLB 5-6 last test (but I have been studying and I will retake IELTS on jun 30).

For other instance, my husband has CLB 9-10 in English. That is why his CRS is higher than mine. We have two different profiles. At the moment, mine is more like a Plan B in case Ontario targets again French Speaking. But I am studying to improve and retake exams, so we will see .

 

[lightning_crashes]

Good updates in the thread for the strategists

https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-i...lub-lets-strategize-here.561189/#post-6948994