Changes to IELTS Academic test requirements give Pakistan’s test takers greater access to Canadian study opportunities.

Changes being introduced by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to their Student Direct Stream (SDS) English language test requirements will give IELTS Academic test takers from Pakistan greater opportunity to pursue their Canadian study dreams.

This means IELTS Academic test takers will now be considered on their overall English language proficiency rather than their individual skills in Speaking, Writing, Reading and Listening when applying for their study permit through the SDS.

Test takers who completed the IELTS Academic test within the past two years and did not achieve an individual band score of 6.0 in each of the skills will be able to apply to study under the SDS from August 10 in Canada if they achieved an overall Academic band score of 6.0 and meet the other criteria needed for the study permit.

Humayun Bin Akram, Country Director IDP Pakistan, said these changes would be significant for upcoming test takers, as well as past test takers who did not achieve the required score in each skill.

“IELTS Academic test takers in Pakistan will be able to approach their test with greater confidence that each of their strengths will be reflected in their overall English proficiency score,” Mr. Humayun said.

“Our Emerging Futures research highlighted that students around the world view Canada as an attractive and important study destination. We know these changes will open doors for many test takers from Pakistan who have dreams of studying in Canada, and we are looking forward to supporting them as they embark on the next stage of their study journey.”

IDP Pakistan is a leading testing services provider, currently operating in five major cities: Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Gujrat, and Faisalabad. We are also expanding to other locations soon, to serve even more communities with our top-notch testing solutions.

The changes come into effect for applications made from 10 August 2023. Test takers looking to assess their eligibility can do so via: https://ielts.idp.com/lp/changes-to-sds-language-requirements-for-canada.

About IELTS

IDP is a proud co-owner of the International English Language Testing System, (IELTS).

IELTS is a pioneer of English language testing. More than 30 years ago, we changed the industry when we launched, and we continue to lead the sector today.

We are innovating our test so technology enhances human connection, not replaces it.

After all, language is human, testing should be as well.

We give our test takers a choice. We are the only high stakes test that offers paper, computer and online options.

With an IELTS score, our test takers can proudly show 11,000 organizations that accept IELTS scores what they are made of.

About IDP

IDP is a leader in global education services.

As an Australian listed company, we employ more than 6,900 people, have operations in 57 countries and our websites attract 100 million visits a year.

We specialize in combining human expertise with our leading digital platform to help people get accepted into their ideal course, take an English language test, or learn English in our schools.

Our teams are side by side with our customers every day, at every step from course search through to starting their dream course or career. Our data insights are relied upon by organizations around the world to help ensure decisions are informed by the diverse needs, challenges, and motivations of students.

Most of all, we are proud of our people. It is our trusted people and processes which help our customers turn their study or English goals into a launchpad for their career.

Holistic Learning, is based on the principle of connecting to the Natural world and to the spiritual values
Holistic learning is a methodology in which we prepare students to meet the challenges that they face In their lives and in their academic careers through trials, failures and successes.

1. Pair work OR Group work

Children at times like to work alone and at other times feel frustrated when they get stuck at some place. Here, their peers can help them find a way

2. Choose Skills

We need to focus on the skills that they need in their future. Skills like cooperate, coordinate, collaborate and compromise.

3. Give Guidelines

Give them guidelines as such that they don’t lose their individuality and creativity. Give them open-ended questions instead of close ended, which arouse their critical thinking.

4. Taking on different Roles

They need to collaborate with each other. Let them decide what role they want to take up. Just like we decide on our own.

5. Creative Choices

Let them take ownership and choices

6. Presentable Presentation

Every project is different. So, present it in a new way on a blog, audio visual model, or use the new tech resources.

7. Rubric Grading – Self Assessment

Let them self-asses on the basis of rubric grading

8. Cross Circular Activities

Integrate subjects as well as let the different level students interact with each other, with students in other cities and countries also.

9. Give the Project a Purpose

When the students will know that their project is going to the help someone then they will be highly motivated.

Trainer – Miss Mahjabeen Rehan

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Parents especially mothers are very much concerned about general health of their children. Mothers are always seeking ways to maintain not only good health but striving to level up on continuous basis.

• Healthy diet plan is very much important to maintain good health. More nutritious food means more health. Nutrients are calories, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. For growing children, a healthy diet is vital so he can grow, develop, and stay at a good weight for his age.
• Sometimes, children may not want to eat or want to eat too many junk or wrong foods. Avoid using food to punish or reward your child. Create a relaxed and happy environment for meals. For growing age children, their bodies need nutrients on a regular basis, even if they do not feel hungry. Offer them meals or snacks 4 to 5 times a day. This will make sure that they have enough fuel to play and grow. Take your child for regular check-ups to make sure he is growing at the proper rate.
• Nutrient Needs: The amount of calories and protein that your child needs depends on both his age and weight in kilograms. Divide your child’s weight in pounds by 2.2 to figure out what he weighs in kilograms (kg).

• Vitamins and minerals: Your child does not need to take extra vitamins or minerals if he eats a balanced diet. Ask your caregiver before giving your child any vitamin or mineral supplements.

• Changing or Development Food Habits of Children

• Food Group Choices

• Give your child 2% milk and low fat dairy foods after age 2 to limit saturated fat intake. Also, choose lean meats, fish, and poultry foods for your child. Avoid fried foods and high fat desserts except on special occasions.

 
DAILY SERVINGS FOR A CHILD’S DIET

• Breads / Starches: Most children need 5 or more servings per day. One serving is about the amount listed below for each age group.

• Fruits: Most children need 2 to 3 servings per day. One serving is about the amount listed below for each age group.

• Meat / Meat Substitutes: Most children need 3 or more servings per day. One serving is about the amount listed below for each age group.

Dairy, Vegetables, Fats and Sweet Dishes

Sweets and Desserts:  The number of servings shown below is the most your child should have per week. One serving is a medium portion, such as 1/8 of a pie, 1/2 cup ice cream, a 3-inch cookie, or 1/2 cup pudding.

• 1 to 3 years: 1 to 2 servings per week at the most
• 4 to 6 years: 3 to 4 servings per week at the most
• 7 to 11 years: 4 to 5 servings per week at the most