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Asia Pacific Institute of Information Technology,APIIT announces National Admission Test NAT 2016 for for admission into its Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech) course for the academic year 2016-2017. Further details, including Applications, Information Brochures, Registration fee to be paid, Important dates, Eligibility, Test Pattern, Mock Test,Previous Question Papers etc., are made available here.

Christ University

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Christ University, Bangalore invites applications for admissions into its Two Year Full-Time MBA for the year 2016-2017. Further details, including Application procedure, Eligibility, Registration fee to be paid, Last date etc., are made available here.

King's President's International Scholarships, KING'S COLLEGE LONDON


Eligibility criteria

  • Open to residents of the following countries
All Nationalities (except UK & EU)
  • Applicants MUST:

  1. Be due to commence a full-time postgraduate Masters programme at King’s College London in the 2015/16 academic year;
  2. Be liable to pay tuition fees at the international/overseas (higher) rate;
  3. Complete and submit the required application documentation by the stated funding deadline (see below);
  4. Fulfil the relevant academic and English proficiency entry requirements set by King’s College London.

Willamette MBA Global Diversity Scholarship, Willamette University



Applicants with a bachelor degree from any country listed below, who have excellent admission credentials (a strong

record of academic success, excellent references and essays, and outstanding professional performance in the application process and the interview), a minimum 590 GMAT score or a GRE score averaging 154, completed the Willamette MBA application process by February 15th, and are admitted to the Willamette Early Career and Career Change MBA program may be eligible for an Atkinson School Global Diversity Scholarship of $5,000, in addition to an Atkinson School merit-based scholarship.

For the entering class of Fall Semester 2015, a maximum of two Global Diversity Scholarship awards are available for each targeted country. A student who receives a Global Diversity Scholarship will receive a total scholarship award ranging from $21,000 to full-tuition for the Willamette Early Career/Career Change MBA program. The total award will include the $5,000 Global Diversity Scholarship and an Atkinson School Scholarship of $16,000 or more, based on their application credentials. The combination of the award types cannot exceed full tuition. If an applicant is not selected for a Global Diversity Scholarship, he or she will still receive full consideration for merit-based scholarships, based on eligibility.

Consideration for a Willamette MBA Global Diversity Scholarship and Atkinson School merit-based scholarships will occur automatically when the applicant's file is reviewed for an admission decision. No separate scholarship applications are required.

Applicants from the following countries are eligible to apply for the Global Diversity Scholarship:

Asia: China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Philippines

Europe/Eurasia: Armenia, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey

South and Central Asia: India, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan

Middle East and North Africa: Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Qatar, United Arab Emirates

South and Central America: Brazil, Chile, Colombia

Review the admission requirements for international applicants here

The Simon Wharmby Postgraduate Scholarship in Environmental Sciences, UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA, UK

The £3,000 Simon Wharmby Postgraduate Scholarship in Environmental Sciences is available for a student wishing to study a postgraduate taught programme in the School of Environmental Sciences.

Rules

1. There shall be a Scholarship to be known as the Simon Wharmby Postgraduate Scholarship in Environmental Sciences. The purpose of the Scholarship is to encourage a student to study any postgraduate taught programme offered by the School of Environmental Sciences.
2. The value of the Scholarship shall be £3,000.
3. The Scholarship shall be awarded on a competitive basis and will become payable on completion of registration of the successful applicant.
4. Details of the Scholarship will be publicised with appropriate information on selection criteria (see below) and value of award.
5. The Scholarship will be awarded by the Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Academic) on the recommendation of a Selection Committee comprising the Director of Postgraduate Teaching in the School of Environmental Sciences and two other members of the School of Environmental Sciences Faculty associated with the postgraduate teaching programme.
6. If two candidates are judged to be of sufficient and equal merit, the Scholarship may be divided. There shall be a maximum of two winners.
7. If no candidate is judged to be of sufficient merit, the Scholarship shall not be awarded.
8. The winning candidate(s) shall be required to attend an event for publicity purposes.

Selection criteria :


1. Academic standing (level of qualification, content covered, grade 2:i or above obtained).
2. Relevance of previous study to UEA course applied to.
3. Previous experience relevant to the course applied to (evident from e.g. paid/unpaid work or hobbies or roles of responsibility held in clubs, societies, NGOs or professional organisations).


Last date:            

November 01 2015

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TOEIC



The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) helps businesses build a more effective workforce give job seekers and employees a competitive edge and enable universities to better prepare students for the international workplace.

Today TOEIC test scores are used by over 10,000 companies, government agencies and English Language Learning programs in 120 countries, and more than 6 million TOEIC tests were administered in 2011.

The TOEIC test offers companies in evaluating and classifying the English level of staff, therefore arranging positions accordingly. Secondly, a TOEIC score is one of the standards when recruiting new staff and it measures how much time staff is spending on developing themselves.

When you take the TOEIC Listening and Reading tests together with the TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests, your scores provide employers, organizations, colleges and universities with proof that you are proficient in all four language skills.


About the TOEIC Listening and Reading Test

The TOEIC Listening and Reading test is a valid assessment of English-language reading and listening skills for the workplace. Employers worldwide use the TOEIC test to determine who can communicate effectively in English across borders and cultures with coworkers and clients.
The TOEIC Listening and Reading test measures the ability to listen and read in English.

Test Content

The TOEIC Listening and Reading test is a paper-and-pencil, multiple-choice assessment. There are two timed sections of 100 questions each.

Section I: Listening

Test takers listen to a variety of questions and short conversations recorded in English, then answer questions based on what they have heard (100 items total).

Part 1: Photographs
Part 2: Question-Response
Part 3: Conversations
Part 4: Short Talks

Section II: Reading

Test takers read a variety of materials and respond at their own pace (100 items total).

Part 5: Incomplete Sentences
Part 6: Error Recognition or Text Completion
Part 7: Reading Comprehension

Test length

The test takes approximately 2½ hours, with:

45 minutes for Section I
75 minutes for Section II
Approximately 30 minutes to answer biographical questions

Test Fees


Outside the United States

Fees vary by country, as prices are set in local currencies. Contact your local ETS Preferred Network office for pricing information.

Register for the Test

There are two types of TOEIC Listening and Reading test sessions:

Public test sessions are held in various testing locations around the world throughout the year. Institutional test sessions are offered by your employer or a language school.

How you register for the test varies depending on where you plan to test and whether you will attend a public or institutional test session.

To Register for Public Test Sessions outside the United States

Contact your local ETS Preferred Network office for test dates and availability in your area.

To register online:
Go to the online registration page, complete the registration steps and submit payment via Visa, MasterCard, American Express or JCB. The card must be registered in your name.

Scores Overview
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Scores on the TOEIC Listening and Reading test are determined by the number of correct answers, which is converted to a scaled score.

The score report provides Listening, Reading and total scaled scores. The total scaled score is derived from adding the two-scaled scores together. The TOEIC Reading and Listening gives a score between 10 and 990.

Score Use

Scores are used to measure how well you might do in real-life situations where you are required to listen and read in English.

Score Validity

English-language skills may improve or decline over time, a score report will not be re-issued if two years have passed since taking the test.
For Sample Test click here (TOEIC_LR_sample_tests.pdf)


About the TOEIC Speaking and Writing Tests

The TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests are valid assessments of English-language speaking and writing skills for the workplace.
The TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests measure the ability to communicate in the context of daily life and the global workplace. Candidates are not required to have specialized business knowledge.

Speaking Test Scores
• Questions 1–9 are rated on a scale of 0–3.
• Questions 10–11 are rated on a scale of 0–5.
• The sum of the ratings is converted to a scaled score of 0–200.
• Eight proficiency levels are provided.

Writing Test Scores
• Questions 1–5 are rated on a scale of 0–3.
• Questions 6–7 are rated on a scale of 0–4.
• Question 8 is rated on a scale of 0–5.
• The sum of the ratings is converted to a scaled score of 0–200.
• Nine proficiency levels are provided.

To Register for the Test
Contact your local ETS Preferred Network office for availability of the TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests.






For more details visit http://www.ets.org/toeic/

IELTS: International English Language Testing System



IELTS is the International English Language Testing System which tests English proficiency across the globe. IELTS is accepted by more than 6000 organisations worldwide. These include universities, immigration departments, government agencies, professional bodies and multinational companies. IELTS is jointly owned by British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL)

Registration for IELTS can be done quickly and easily either online, by post/courier or in person at British Council centers.

There are two versions of the test
'IELTS has two versions – Academic and General Training. The Academic test is for those who want to study at a tertiary level in an English-speaking country. The General Training test is for those who want to do work experience or training programs, secondary school or migrate to an English-speaking country. All candidates take the same Listening and Speaking tests but different Reading and Writing tests.'

Which version has to be done?
Read the explanation of the Academic and General Training tests, then contact the organisation or institution to which you are applying to find out what it requires. Note that you must know which version to take when you complete the online application form.

What is the test format and how long will it take?
IELTS has four parts – Listening (30 minutes), Reading (60 minutes), Writing (60 minutes) and Speaking (11–14 minutes). The total test time is 2 hours and 45 minutes. The Listening, Reading and Writing tests are done in one sitting. The Speaking test may be on the same day or up to seven days before or after the other tests.'

To register, simply follow the steps below

1. Read the information for candidates

Download and read the Information for Candidates which contains important information about the test format, the question types and the test results. Please note that IELTS is not recommended for candidates under the age of 16.


2. Decide which version of the test is right for you

There are two versions of the IELTS test:

IELTS Academic: This is recommended for candidates who plan to undertake academic study.
IELTS General Training: This is recommended for candidates to use at work, work-related training or for migration.

3. Check the IELTS test dates

There are a limited number of places for all IELTS test sessions. Check the IELTS test dates.

You can use our online registration system to find up-to-date information about test dates and availability or else contact one of our centres to register in person.

4. Register

The fee for registration is INR 9,900


Register online by completing the following two steps.

1.Complete the application form online and choose the test date.
2.Pay online by credit card / debit Card (Visa, Visa electron, Master Card)

Register offline in person or post/courier by completing the following three steps.

1.Download the IELTS registration form.
2.Complete your details and choose the test date
3.Pay by credit card / debit card, demand draft or by cash (To pay by cash visit the nearest ICICI bank with the ICICI payment slip)

5. Choose payment options

If registering online / in person / post / courier you can pay using the following methods:

  • Credit card (on the website and at the British Council office)
  • Debit card (on the website and at the British Council office)
  • Cash (make cash payment at any ICICI bank branch by filling in the ICICI payment slip)
  • Demand Draft (should be made to British Council Division and payable in: Delhi for North India, Mumbai for West India, Chennai for South India, Kolkata for East India)
6. Prepare and send documents

For payments made by Cash and Demand Draft, kindly send the evidence of the payment made (either the demand draft or the ‘British Council Copy’ of the ICICI payment slip) within 3 days from the day of registering for the test to the British Council in: Delhi for North India, Mumbai for West India, Chennai for South India, Kolkata for East India, along with a copy of the IELTS Test application acknowledgement that you receive by email (for online application) or the completed physical application form.
Please note: In case we do not receive the payment within 3 days, your application will be cancelled.

7. After registration

Those registering online will receive an email containing access details to our free online preparation course - Road to IELTS
Those registering in person will receive a confirmation receipt and Road to IELTS access details.
Free IELTS preparation book will be received within 7 days after registration

For more information about postponement, cancellation, amendment of test version and remarking, please visit Terms and conditions page.

For more details, please visit:
ielts.britishcouncil.org/Default.aspx