British Council in PHL announces 2018 IELTS Prize winners
THREE outstanding International English Language Testing System (IELTS) test takers in the Philippines have been selected as local prize winners of the British Council IELTS Prize 2017/18. The winners are Maria Jorica Pamintuan, Granelli Anne De Vera, and Mirava Coree Macaraig. They attended a panel interview and were selected based on their organization and communication skills, ability to talk about their dreams and aspirations, and insight into how they plan to contribute to their home country after their studies.
Since the launch of the IELTS Prize in 2011, the award has helped more than 200 students in East Asia pursue their dreams of studying abroad. This year, 30 local prize winners will be added to the list. Each of the local prize winners receives an award valued at P130,000. British Council also awards three regional prizes to top students in East Asia who will pursue higher education in their dream universities abroad in the coming September.
“Taking the IELTS has given me the confidence for clear and effective communication, which is necessary for living and studying abroad. I now feel more comfortable about going overseas knowing that I have the capacity to convey my thoughts fluently to native speakers of English,” Ms. Pamintuan said.
“Through the IELTS Prize, we are pleased to support more high-calibre individuals who demonstrate the potential to contribute to society as a result of their undergraduate or postgraduate study,” said Steve Adams, Director Examinations, East Asia. “With over three million tests taken in 2017, IELTS is the world’s most popular high-stakes English proficiency test, helping test takers realize their dream to study, work and live overseas. It is trusted and recognized by more than 10,000 universities, schools, employers and immigration bodies.”
British Council provides full support in preparing students for the IELTS test, including its offering, Road to IELTS, a collection of specially designed online practice materials for registered students, and access to a range of preparation materials, such as practice tests.