Hi I am also in UAE (Abu Dhabi). I attended the TEF (Test Evaluation Francaise), and I am preparing for the IELTS now. I attended a course for the TEF, and I may help you regarding your research (it is not for the EFL, but I believe most language courses are the same).
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