Bohol, Philippines – IDP Education and Bohol English Study and Training Academy (BESTA) partnered to open the first ever IELTS on Computer Lab in Tagbilaran City, Bohol on July 20, 2024. 

 

This partnership between IDP Education, the world-leader in international education and proud co-owner of the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), and Bohol English Study and Training Academy (BESTA), a  widely recognized institution that develops and conducts English language proficiency assessment that evaluates the learners’ pre and post-level English skills, aims to contribute to the Philippines’ prominence as one of the world’s English as Second Language (ESL) Learning Hub and IELTS testing site.

The new IDP-BESTA IELTS on Computer lab is the first IELTS on Computer lab in Tagbilaran City, Bohol. Its modern-designed facility elevates and expands the reach of IELTS testing in the country which will provide test takers with the convenience of taking the IELTS on computer with faster results delivery, and a more user-oriented testing experience. 

IELTS on computer offers a convenient way of accomplishing the Reading, Listening and Writing parts of the test using a computer, together with the Video Call Speaking (VCS) test with an IELTS examiner, allowing test takers to complete the entire test in only one day. Test takers can also enjoy faster release of test results in just three to five days and enjoy more testing schedules to choose from. 

More than three million IELTS tests are administered each year as IELTS is accepted by more than 12,000 organizations in over 140 countries, including universities, employers, immigration authorities, and professional institutions. 

Boholano ESL students and locals seeking to take IELTS for study, work, or migration abroad will now have much convenient access to the globe's most trusted and well-known English language proficiency test. 

The IELTS computer lab in Bohol is the 18th facility opened by IDP in the Philippines over the years. In partnership with BESTA, Boholanos will now have a chance to display their skills and proficiency using the English language and grab opportunities from different parts of the world. 

The IDP - BESTA IELTS on computer lab is located at Bohol English Study And Training Academy-BESTA, 3/F, B&U Building, Upper Belderol St. Cogon District, Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

About IDP

IDP is a global leader in international education services. As an Australian listed company, IDP has operations in more than 50 countries and has been operating for more than 50 years, specializing in providing free student services for those who aspire to study abroad, from course and financial advice to pre-departure orientation. IDP is also a proud co-owner of IELTS, the world's most popular high-stakes English language test, and operator of nine English language teaching campuses in Southeast Asia. IELTS is jointly owned by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English.

About IELTS

IELTS (the International English Language Testing System) is the world’s most popular English language test for work, study, and migration. More than 12,000 organizations trust IELTS as a reliable indicator of true-to-life ability to communicate in English. IELTS assesses a test taker’s English language proficiency across four skills: listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Delivered on either a computer or paper, IELTS is the only high-stakes language test recognized for migration across Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom. With a focus on human conversations, IELTS was a pioneer of four-skills English language testing more than 30 years ago. IELTS continues to set the standard for English language testing today.

About Bohol English Study and Training Academy 

Bohol English Study and Training Academy (BESTA) is the first academy to establish a campus-style camp in Bohol. BESTA aims to enhance and maintain students’ English language proficiency as their second language through different ESL courses such as: reading, listening, writing, vocabulary and culture awareness. Though BESTA aims to enhance English language proficiency, they also encourage and teach students to be credible in other academic subjects. These services not only limit the English language, but also teaches students to be culturally aware while enjoying magnificent views. As Bohol has most of the amazing spots in the Philippines.