Test preparation

Coaching for the tests that open university doors.

English proficiency and graduate admissions tests are often the first hurdle in an application. We coach IELTS, TOEFL, GRE and GMAT with diagnostic tests, personalised study plans and full-length practice.

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Tests we coach

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IELTS International English Language Testing System English test for study, work and migration, accepted across the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland and many US universities. About 2 hrs 45 min · Band 0–9 (in 0.5 steps) Explore IELTS TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language (iBT) Computer-based English test from ETS, widely accepted by universities in the USA, Canada and around the world. About 1.5 hours · 1–6 bands (0–120 also reported) Explore TOEFL GRE Graduate Record Examinations (General Test) Graduate admissions test for master’s and PhD programmes, especially in the USA, and accepted by many business schools. About 1 hr 58 min · Verbal & Quant 130–170 each; Writing 0–6 Explore GRE GMAT Graduate Management Admission Test (Focus Edition) Admissions test for MBA and business master’s programmes worldwide. 2 hrs 15 min · 205–805 Explore GMAT

Also preparing for PTE Academic or the Duolingo English Test? Ask a counsellor which test suits your universities.

Which test?

Which test do I need?

Your universities decide. As a rule of thumb:

English-taught bachelor’s or master’s

An English proficiency test such as IELTS Academic or TOEFL iBT, unless you qualify for an exemption.

Master’s or PhD in the USA

Often the GRE, plus an English test. Many programmes have made the GRE optional, so check each one.

MBA or business master’s

The GMAT, or the GRE where accepted, plus an English test.

How coaching works

From diagnostic test to exam day

  1. Diagnostic test

    A full-length mock test to find your starting score and the skills to work on.

  2. Personal study plan

    A week-by-week plan built around your test date and target score.

  3. Guided sessions

    Strategy and practice for every section, with doubts cleared as you go.

  4. Practice tests

    Timed, full-length tests to build stamina and track progress.

  5. Feedback

    Detailed feedback on writing and speaking, scored against the official criteria.

  6. Booking and exam day

    Help choosing a test date that fits your application deadlines.

FAQs

Test preparation: common questions

When should I take my test?

Aim to have your score at least 2–3 months before your earliest application deadline, so there is time for a retake if needed.

Do I need a test if I studied in English?

Some universities waive English tests for students taught in English, but many do not, and visas can have their own rules. Check each university and your visa requirements.

Where do I book the exam?

You book directly with the test provider. Each test page links to the official booking site.

Not sure where to start?

Tell us your universities and timeline, and we’ll recommend the right test and a realistic study plan.

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