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Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by musicwriter(m): 5:13pm On Jan 27, 2022
What they're saying is that we should speak more English to be included. Indeed, that's how they rip off people.

Note that they don't produce anything meaningful but rip off people worldwide through banking cartels, oil cartels, diplomacy cartels, English language cartels, education cartels, and things of that nature.

And they referred people to the commonwealth!! Well, the common wealth in and of itself is one big scam that nobody is talking about. It was set up as a lunching pad for future slavery. That's the exact reason you've been referred there!!

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Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by Jackipapa: 5:13pm On Jan 27, 2022
I Blame Buhari!
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by Worksunlimited: 5:16pm On Jan 27, 2022
I have a feeling the British government and the Nigerian government signed a deal, which was embedded as part of the conditions in granting the Nigerian government loan...

If not, this is a very stewpid excuse.

Weren't they the ones that colonised us?

Was it french or Spanish they used to communicate to us?

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Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by hotseat: 5:19pm On Jan 27, 2022
Boko Haramites (Western Education is a taboo) have really dealt a severe blow on Nigerians' proficiency in the English language as far as the UK is concerned.


How many school age children actually go to school, particularly in the NE and NW? And this scenario is likely to continue for God knows how long.


A country which claims the English language as its lingua-franca is now being declared as not having met the majority English language criterion.


I'm sure if Southern Nigerians are singled out, they would meet whatever proficiency test in English language the UK present.
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by Springboot: 5:20pm On Jan 27, 2022
Ahmback:
Wakanda dumb excuse is this one

Very dumb excuse, over 90% percent of schools in Nigeria teach using English from primary to tertiary. UK has no excuse.
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by Klass99(f): 5:21pm On Jan 27, 2022
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Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by Nnatuu: 5:21pm On Jan 27, 2022
If dem set that exam for average UK born citizen I am sure majority won’t get the 8 band.

That shit response tire me!

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Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by Nobody: 5:23pm On Jan 27, 2022
wiseoneking:
Kip kwayet. Britain was the strongest empire that ever existed in modern world. They once control your small mighty China and impacted heavily on modern states of Asia including India, Singapore, Malaysia etc.
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by Angelfrost(m): 5:25pm On Jan 27, 2022
We can all pretend or address the Elephant in the room....

The overpopulated region of Nigeria that doesn't speak English as a major or first language is known to us all here!!!
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by CaptainFM1: 5:26pm On Jan 27, 2022
Good job guys
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by einsteine(m): 5:26pm On Jan 27, 2022
Mowoe:


Nigeria ranks top 5 of the highest scorers in the test in the world; this information is available on Wikipedia, so I beg to disagree. I think the major problems are the cost of taking the test, and the validity period.

They actually think we lose our English proficiency after two years of taking the test?! It's just a crazy money making scheme in my opinion.

Yes, Nigerians are one of the top performers. However, most Nigerians fail the test. Infact, the number of Nigerians who fail to reach the required standard is more than those who do.

I know several people who did 3-5 tries. Let them increase the validity period but they MUST continue to insist that Nigerians write IELTS. English is not the first language of most Nigerians. We can see a lot of code switching and improper grammar in the writing of many Nigerians on Nairaland. If one suggests that the poster improves their grammar, the retort is usually that English is not our language. Fine. English is not our language, so write IELTS.
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by juniorstar(m): 5:27pm On Jan 27, 2022
Why is the result invalid after 2yrs abi person dey forget to the engliah wey make am pass the first time..all this na wash jare..them wan maintain their side hustle for we side na why.
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by jclassiq(m): 5:28pm On Jan 27, 2022
If the other alternatives they listed is adopted by all or most education providers in the UK, that would be fine too. And it should be free or very cheap too.
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by Angelfrost(m): 5:28pm On Jan 27, 2022
Nnatuu:
If dem set that exam for average UK born citizen I am sure majority won’t get the 8 band.

That shit response tire me!

Well, UK citizens are not fighting tooth and nail to migrate to another English speaking nation...

Sometimes, a beggar has no choice but suffer insults in silence.

Just saying...

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Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by Sunsets: 5:29pm On Jan 27, 2022
Instead of you people to use this excessive energy to chase away bad leaders and make Nigeria a desired place, you are busy telling someone how to lock his home gate. Na your house?
Lukgaf:
Following the petition made to the UK Home office on the need to exclude Nigerians applying for study or job in the UK from taking IELTS exam. Below from "[url=https://www.change.org/p/dear-uk-home-office-stop-asking-nigerians-to-write-english-proficiency-tests-reformieltspolicy-now/u/30124265?cs_tk=AqZttzY2QXgREhp1-2EAAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvJyaybTj8nBYFsnxRgZTHvc%3D&utm_campaign=f3bbd9489e314f1e915bd10064126c4f&utm_content=initial_v0_5_0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=petition_update&utm_term=cs]Change[/url]" obtained from Hotspot International Scholarship Forum
 is the response from the UK Home office.

What do you think Nairalanders?



https://www.change.org/p/dear-uk-home-office-stop-asking-nigerians-to-write-english-proficiency-tests-reformieltspolicy-now/u/30124265?cs_tk=AqZttzY2QXgREhp1-2EAAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvJyaybTj8nBYFsnxRgZTHvc%3D&utm_campaign=f3bbd9489e314f1e915bd10064126c4f&utm_content=initial_v0_5_0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=petition_update&utm_term=cs

See previous thread https://www.nairaland.com/6957470/stop-asking-nigerians-write-ielts

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Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by greypencils: 5:30pm On Jan 27, 2022
CUMIN:
Those that want it removed are those that had failed it several times.

The paradox is that if you are truly proficient in English, you should ace it in first trial.
It is not about acing the test. It is about the fee. Many people who wish to travel can't afford to pay such amount of money on a test when travelling is not guaranteed.

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Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by airsaylongcome: 5:32pm On Jan 27, 2022
Shokoloko:


Actually many Nigerians ace it the first time An overall score of 6.5 is a pass however anything less than an overall score of 8.0 cannot help during the immigration process.

So on average does a Nigerian get 8.0? If we don't them haven't we failed it?
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by Angelfrost(m): 5:34pm On Jan 27, 2022
Saturn444:
That's for those who even fancy the idea of living in a country like Britain.

A country that once was, and now is no more.

But lives on past Glories and has been replaced by China, Singapore, UAE and some parts of United States.


Well, those who fancy becoming citizens of that nation are far more than we can both begin to imagine sir.

This is exactly why they can afford to look down from their high horses.

The Nigerians with your level of self respect and dignity are quite few and far between. tongue

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Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by Angelfrost(m): 5:36pm On Jan 27, 2022
wiseoneking:
Kip kwayet. Britain was the strongest empire that ever existed in modern world. They once control your small mighty China and impacted heavily on modern states of Asia including India, Singapore, Malaysia etc.

This is 2022 sir....
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by BigBashiru: 5:39pm On Jan 27, 2022
Saturn444:
That's for those who even fancy the idea of living in a country like Britain.

A country that once was, and now is no more.

But lives on past Glories and has been replaced by China, Singapore, UAE and some parts of United States.


Even Nigeria sef....Nigeria is a far better country....and Rwanda and ghana and Senegal....

Not to mention tanzania
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by mudiana(m): 5:39pm On Jan 27, 2022
Saturn444:
That's for those who even fancy the idea of living in a country like Britain.

A country that once was, and now is no more.

But lives on past Glories and has been replaced by China, Singapore, UAE and some parts of United States.

Ehen! did u witness the "was" and "now is no more". una go just dey type anyhow. which one ur country dey?
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by Heffalump(m): 5:40pm On Jan 27, 2022
CUMIN:
Those that want it removed are those that had failed it several times.

The paradox is that if you are truly proficient in English, you should ace it in first trial.

Those that want it stay are the merchants, of which you're one.
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by Shokoloko(f): 5:40pm On Jan 27, 2022
airsaylongcome:


So on average does a Nigerian get 8.0? If we don't them haven't we failed it?
Not exactly.
Two provinces in Canada , for example, will accept 6.5 if one has a close relative residing in the province. The other provinces require at least an 8.0
However, the objective I am in support of is the extension of the validity of the certificate and possible reduction in cost.
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by BigBashiru: 5:41pm On Jan 27, 2022
btoks:


Is life better for Nigerians within Nigeria ?
Plus how is life any better for Nigerians living in the other countries mentioned compared to UK?!



Life is better for Nigerians living in Nigeria WHO HAVE SOMETHING DOING.... note if you don't have something doing in any country, that if will be hard for u
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by vikstandon(m): 5:42pm On Jan 27, 2022
Lukgaf:
Following the petition made to the UK Home office on the need to exclude Nigerians applying for study or job in the UK from taking IELTS exam. Below from "[url=https://www.change.org/p/dear-uk-home-office-stop-asking-nigerians-to-write-english-proficiency-tests-reformieltspolicy-now/u/30124265?cs_tk=AqZttzY2QXgREhp1-2EAAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvJyaybTj8nBYFsnxRgZTHvc%3D&utm_campaign=f3bbd9489e314f1e915bd10064126c4f&utm_content=initial_v0_5_0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=petition_update&utm_term=cs]Change[/url]" obtained from Hotspot International Scholarship Forum
 is the response from the UK Home office.

What do you think Nairalanders?



https://www.change.org/p/dear-uk-home-office-stop-asking-nigerians-to-write-english-proficiency-tests-reformieltspolicy-now/u/30124265?cs_tk=AqZttzY2QXgREhp1-2EAAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvJyaybTj8nBYFsnxRgZTHvc%3D&utm_campaign=f3bbd9489e314f1e915bd10064126c4f&utm_content=initial_v0_5_0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=petition_update&utm_term=cs

See previous thread https://www.nairaland.com/6957470/stop-asking-nigerians-write-ielts


Thank you dear advocators, for thus far you have all gone in this matter. Another twist to it is this, where we can't get a greater percentage who can communicate in English fluently...for those who have gone through the evaluation and qualified, the result should qualify them for life. #EndIELTSExpiration

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Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by Angelfrost(m): 5:43pm On Jan 27, 2022
Shokoloko:
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If the council decides to use Nairaland as part of the study to decide if Nigeria meets the requirements to be taken off the list, we will not make it.

If the council equally decides to check out social media handles of BBC Sports, Sky News, ABC News and Sports, etc, they will realize the hypocrisy of the whole exercise!!!

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Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by Aerofly76: 5:45pm On Jan 27, 2022
The bigger problem is actually the duration. They can say what they like really.
I signed that petition.
I never wrote IELTS before but I wrote Toefl iBT in January 2016 and scored 91/120.
And just like IELTS, By 2018 January you wan tell me say I no sabi the language wey I sabi just 2yrs ago?
That's the madder thing they are doing.

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Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by optimusprime2(m): 5:48pm On Jan 27, 2022
Lukgaf:
Following the petition made to the UK Home office on the need to exclude Nigerians applying for study or job in the UK from taking IELTS exam. Below from "[url=https://www.change.org/p/dear-uk-home-office-stop-asking-nigerians-to-write-english-proficiency-tests-reformieltspolicy-now/u/30124265?cs_tk=AqZttzY2QXgREhp1-2EAAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvJyaybTj8nBYFsnxRgZTHvc%3D&utm_campaign=f3bbd9489e314f1e915bd10064126c4f&utm_content=initial_v0_5_0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=petition_update&utm_term=cs]Change[/url]" obtained from Hotspot International Scholarship Forum
 is the response from the UK Home office.

What do you think Nairalanders?



https://www.change.org/p/dear-uk-home-office-stop-asking-nigerians-to-write-english-proficiency-tests-reformieltspolicy-now/u/30124265?cs_tk=AqZttzY2QXgREhp1-2EAAXicyyvNyQEABF8BvJyaybTj8nBYFsnxRgZTHvc%3D&utm_campaign=f3bbd9489e314f1e915bd10064126c4f&utm_content=initial_v0_5_0&utm_medium=email&utm_source=petition_update&utm_term=cs

See previous thread https://www.nairaland.com/6957470/stop-asking-nigerians-write-ielts

This response does not make any sense on various levels...
They are literally saying that they have no data to that effect

First of all IELTS is affiliated to education and WASSCE annually releases data of Nigerian students who took the exams which is totally based on an English curriculum- A fact the British Council is completely aware of. If they assume they don't, they need to cross check with the UK department of education, maybe they may know something about uhhhm... Bilateral educational agreements, or commonwealth scholarship data? Maybe the Nigerian educational institutions and students they had contact with spoke Ebira...

I don't want to talk about the UK university intake data of Nigerian students who had IELTS waived. I mean, dear B.C consult your annual student visa database. Do you interview potential students in Idoma?

Or the fact they are aware that the Nigerian university system does not use Hausa, Yoruba or ibo as a medium of instruction ... yet there are annual graduation streams... Dear B.C please consult the NUC for data and it would be available.

There's literally data everywhere...

The sheer annual numbers of WAEC alone which have been constant since the 70's, should have caused the BC to review IELTS, so I don't get it.

So I don’t get the part where they say they don't have privy to such data?

Or is it the fact that the so called results expire after 2years, after prooving you can speak English... do they need data for that one??

The funny thing is, if you give them IELTS to write, apart from the spoken part, most of them would score 6 on reading and writing and blame it on ADHD!

Wicked people!

The thunder that wee faya those people is buying viagra

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Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by seunayantokun(m): 5:50pm On Jan 27, 2022
That's a government reply.
I believe more than 60 per cent of Nigerians speak English and the evidence will be obvious if politicians from the North will stop giving cooked up census figures for selfish political agenda.
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by airsaylongcome: 5:53pm On Jan 27, 2022
Shokoloko:

Not exactly.
Two provinces in Canada , for example, will accept 6.5 if one has a close relative residing in the province. The other provinces require at least an 8.0
However, the objective I am in support of is the extension of the validity of the certificate and possible reduction in cost.

I don't know about extending the validity. I'm in support about reducing the fee as that is the real problems Nigerians have. If the exam was "free" with one year validity there would absolutely be no complaints
Re: UK Home Office Responds To IELTS Removal Petition, See! by diplomat058(m): 5:58pm On Jan 27, 2022
wiseoneking:
Kip kwayet. Britain was the strongest empire that ever existed in modern world. They once control your small mighty China and impacted heavily on modern states of Asia including India, Singapore, Malaysia etc.
When did Britain ever control China aside war settlements (100-year lease) with Hong Kong? Same with Macao with the Portuguese. Tell me when China was a colony of Britain

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