This study examines the use of IELTS by
immigration authorities in four English-speaking countries to
determine the rationale for the use of language testing for
immigration purposes, and the use of other language assessment
systems.
Researchers: Glenys
Merrifield, GBM & Associates
This study analyses the English language proficiency development
of international students by comparing two IELTS Tests, one taken
before their university studies in Australia and the other, at the
end of their undergraduate degrees, and reflects on which students
can reach an Overall score of 7.0.
Researcher: Elizabeth Craven, University of
Technology, Sydney
This study analyses the English language usage of a cohort of
Chinese postgraduate engineering students in academic and
extra-curricular settings in the UK. It finds there is a lack of
opportunities to use English in extra-curricular settings and
discusses who holds responsibility for the social well-being of
international students.
Researchers: Gaynor Lloyd-Jones and Chris
Binch, Cranfield University
This study examines the teaching
methodology used in IELTS preparation classes
in China. It finds that the style adopted by IELTS teaching in
China is largely
communicative, and classes tend to be teacher-centred with
widespread use of L1.
Researchers: Richard
Badger, University of Leeds and Xiaobiao Yan,
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies
This project analyses the assessment literacy needs of
university staff using the IELTS Test
for language entry requirements and admissions decisions. It
examines if these needs are
being met and other approaches that could be adopted.
Researcher: Kieran O’Loughlin, The
University of Melbourne
This study aims to evaluate the impact of the IELTS Test on
Cambodian education and society by means of a critical language
testing case study. It finds that the Test is the major
gate-keeping mechanism for Cambodians to access overseas
scholarships and study at English-medium institutions, particularly
in postgraduate programs.
Researchers: Stephen Moore, Macquarie
University, Australia, Richmond Stroupe, Soka
University, Japan, Paul Mahony, IDP Cambodia
