Help needed regarding Salary + Language Skills

[jillsjack]

ONE: Will my COLA(Cost of Living Allowance), Transport Allowance & House Rent be considered part of my earnings...All these appear on my slalary slip though.
TWO: I had sat IELTS in 1999 with an overall band of 8.0. Do I need to sit it again or the old one will do.

Thanx

[anjalik]

No need to reappear for IELTS.
Your Gross salary will be considered for earning.

[Kayalami]

1. Any benefits quantified as part of your earnings/ remuneration will be considered as long as they are declared for tax purposes.

2. Your IELTS tests are ancient. Either sit a fresh test or submit a written statement on your English ability with appropriate evidence 'e.g. study over X months in institution Y where english was the medium of instruction with supporting prospectus and/ or employment with company A where English is the language of business. The language issue is in 'theory' less of a problem for commonwealth nationals as English tends to be taught early in school and is an official/ business language.