MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The British Council, the UK’s international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities, recently announced a series of mini fairs on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), bringing global opportunities closer to Filipinos in key cities in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
IELTS is a widely accepted English test taken by students and professionals who want to study, work, and live abroad. It is recognized by over 12,500 organizations and institutions worldwide in over 140 countries.
The IELTS Mini Fair, co-presented by The Travel Club, will bring together a diverse range of partners from education, employment, and migration, allowing participants to consult with experts, meet industry professionals, and network with like-minded individuals.
Samantha Smith, Regional Director for Exams of the British Council, shared: “We organize IELTS Fairs to provide everyone with the opportunity to engage in face-to-face conversations with us and our partners about unlocking their future potential abroad. Together with our partners, we look forward to meeting and helping these hopefuls carve a better path for themselves.”
Participants who register onsite can save as much as 10% on their IELTS test fee. IELTS Mini Fairs goers can also win free vouchers for the IELTS Ready Premium, an online course that is exclusively accessible for British Council test takers designed to engage and improve all four language skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. There will be a demo station for the said online course during the mini-fairs for anyone to try and explore.
Together with its partners from AECC Philippines, AMS, Center for Premier International Language Studies, ENZ Education Consultancy Services, Golden Summit Immigration Consultancy – Manila, Grandison Nursing, Ilocos IELTS Review Center, Infinity Migration, International School Manila, IPASS Processing, KPlus, NCLEX Unlimited, Niner English Corporation, Proof Vision, Roman Canadian Immigration Services, Sault College, St. Louis Review Center, The Write Way Review Center, University of St. La Salle Bacolod, Visa Solutions Healthcare, and WISE Immigration & Study Services, the IELTS Mini Fairs will kick off this August and will continue to visit key cities across the country:
| Date | City | Venue |
| 10 Aug | Cagayan de Oro | Limketkai Luxe Hotel |
| 17 Aug | Bacolod | University of St. La Salle |
| 31 Aug | Cebu | Center for Premier International Language Studies (CPILS) |
| 14 Sept | Batangas | Roman Canadian Immigration Services, Lipa |
| 21 Sept | General Santos | The Word for Everyone Ministries International Inc. |
| 12 Oct | Vigan | Hotel Luna |
| 13 Oct | Laoag | Java Hotel |
The cities included in the mini fairs are part of the British Council’s network of over 20 test locations, a testament to their effort in ensuring IELTS exam centers are accessible to Filipino test takers.
Participants will get exclusive insights from IELTS experts and gain valuable knowledge from migration, career, and education experts during fireside sessions. Explore unique opportunities in different countries at country-specific zones and connect with industry leaders, professionals, and peers in the networking hub. Exclusive event promos and raffle prizes await all attendees.
The British Council IELTS Mini Fairs welcome professionals and students who wish to pursue opportunities abroad. “I am really passionate about the youth and social development. I chose to study in the UK to gain a global perspective and world-class training to contribute to the Philippines. I took my IELTS with the most credible organization I know, the British Council,” says Madel Asuncion, IELTS Prize Winner, who has finished her postgraduate studies at the University of Northampton in the UK.
The event has free admission. Register now to secure your slot here. To learn more about the IELTS Mini Fairs, visit the IELTS British Council Facebook page or website.
