Test Preparation
Standardized exams change more often than most preparation materials. We start from each test's current official format, find out exactly where your points are being lost, and coach you through focused practice — without shortcuts, leaked questions or score promises.
Overview
Our test preparation covers four kinds of need. Language proficiency tests — IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, the Duolingo English Test, Cambridge English Qualifications and French, Spanish and German exams — prove your level to universities, employers and governments. Admission tests such as the SAT, ACT, GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT and UCAT support applications to competitive programs. Professional and certification exams, from CFA and ACCA to NCLEX, USMLE and PLAB, lead to qualifications and licensure. Prep formats such as diagnostics, mock exams, writing and speaking feedback and intensive bootcamps can be used with any of them.
Every engagement begins with the same question: which test, which version and which score does the receiving organization actually require? Those rules belong to universities, regulators and governments, and they change. We read the official requirement with you before planning, and we tell you where to confirm anything that is unclear.
Several major tests changed recently. The TOEFL iBT moved to a new format and a 1–6 score scale in January 2026, PTE Academic added two speaking tasks in 2025 and the Duolingo English Test introduced interactive tasks. We keep our materials aligned with current formats and flag when older books or courses no longer match the real test.
Who this is for
- Students applying to universities at home or abroad that set English or other language requirements
- Applicants to graduate, business, law and medical schools that ask for admission test scores
- Professionals preparing for certification or licensing exams alongside work
- Migrants and residents who need a certified language level for an official procedure
- Schools, universities and employers preparing cohorts for the same exam
Where to start
Pick the situation that sounds most like yours.
- I need an English test score for a university application and don't know which test to takeIELTS preparation
- My program accepts TOEFL and I need to understand the new format and score scaleTOEFL iBT preparation
- I'm taking PTE Academic and my speaking score is stuckPTE Academic preparation
- I need a French level for study, Canadian immigration or naturalisation in FranceDELF, DALF & TCF (French)
- I'm applying to US colleges and need SAT or ACT preparationDigital SAT & PSAT
- I'm applying to graduate or business school and need GRE or GMAT scoresGRE
- I'm studying for a finance or accounting qualification such as CFA or ACCACFA
- I'm a nurse or doctor preparing for a licensing examNCLEX
- I just want to know where I stand and what to focus onDiagnostics & mock exams
- I need someone to mark my practice essays and speaking recordingsSpeaking & writing feedback
- My exam is only a few weeks awayIntensive bootcamps
Services by area
Language Proficiency Tests
Language tests look similar from a distance but differ in format, scoring and who accepts them. We help you choose the right test for your purpose, then prepare for its specific tasks and criteria.
- IELTS Academic & General Training Preparation “Help raising my IELTS band, especially in Writing or Speaking, before a university or visa deadline”
- TOEFL iBT Preparation for the 2026 Format and 1–6 Score Scale “Help preparing for the new, shorter TOEFL and understanding what score my university wants”
- PTE Academic Preparation, Including the 2025 Speaking Tasks “Help preparing for PTE Academic and understanding how the computer scores my speaking and writing”
- Duolingo English Test (DET) Preparation “Help getting ready for the online Duolingo English Test, including the interactive speaking and listening parts”
- Cambridge English Preparation: B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency “Help preparing for Cambridge First, Advanced or Proficiency (FCE, CAE or CPE)”
- DELF, DALF & TCF Preparation (Including TCF Canada and TCF IRN) “Help preparing for a French exam for study in France, Canadian immigration or French naturalisation”
- DELE Spanish and Goethe-Zertifikat German Exam Preparation “Help passing a Spanish DELE or German Goethe exam for study, work or residence”
Admission Tests
Admission tests reward a mix of content knowledge, reasoning and pacing. We identify which of these limits your score and build a plan around your application deadlines.
- Digital SAT & PSAT/NMSQT Preparation and Tutoring “Help getting ready for the new computer-based SAT or the PSAT in the Bluebook app”
- Enhanced ACT Preparation: English, Math, Reading and Optional Science “Help preparing for the new shorter ACT and deciding whether to take the Science section”
- GRE General Test Preparation: Verbal, Quant and Issue Essay “Help preparing for the GRE for a master's or PhD application, especially the math or vocabulary”
- GMAT Focus Edition Preparation: Quant, Verbal and Data Insights “Help preparing for the GMAT for business school, especially the Data Insights section”
- LSAT Preparation: Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension and Argumentative Writing “Help preparing for the LSAT for law school now that logic games are gone”
- MCAT Preparation: Content Review, CARS and Full-Length Practice “Help studying for the MCAT, organizing content review and improving CARS”
- UCAT Preparation for Medicine and Dentistry (UK and ANZ), Plus BMAT Update “Help preparing for the UCAT for medical or dental school, and what replaced the BMAT”
Professional & Certification Exams
Professional exams cover large syllabi and are usually taken alongside work or clinical training. We help you plan the study load, focus on high-weight areas and practice the question styles you will face.
- CFA Exam Preparation for Level I, Level II and Level III “Help planning and studying for a CFA level while working full time, especially the topics I keep getting wrong”
- ACCA Exam Preparation: Applied Knowledge to Strategic Professional “Help passing my next ACCA paper, especially the long written questions and managing time in the computer exam”
- US CPA and CMA Exam Preparation: Core, Disciplines and Both CMA Parts “Help studying for the US CPA exam sections or the CMA, and picking which discipline or part to do first”
- FRM Exam Preparation for Part I and Part II “Help with the quantitative parts of the FRM, like VaR, credit risk models and bond math”
- PMP and CAPM Exam Preparation: Predictive, Agile and Hybrid Scenarios “Help getting ready for the PMP or CAPM exam, especially the tricky situational questions”
- NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN Preparation for the Next Generation NCLEX “Help preparing for the NCLEX, especially the new case study questions and prioritization”
- USMLE Step 1, Step 2 CK and Step 3 Preparation “Help making a study plan for USMLE Step 1 or Step 2 CK and understanding why I miss questions”
- PLAB 1 and PLAB 2 Preparation for International Doctors “Help preparing for PLAB 1 or the PLAB 2 OSCE so I can register as a doctor in the UK”
Prep Formats
Not everyone needs a full course. These formats work with any exam, on their own or alongside coaching, and let you get exactly the kind of support you need.
- Diagnostic Tests, Score Plans and Scored Mock Exams “Find out where I stand before a big exam and get a realistic plan to reach my target score”
- Speaking and Writing Feedback Against Official Test Criteria “Someone to mark my practice essays and recordings and tell me honestly what band they would get”
- Intensive Test Prep Bootcamps for Close Test Dates “A short, intensive course to get ready for an exam that is only a few weeks away”
How we approach this work
Official format first
We plan from the test provider's current handbook, task types and scoring, and use official practice material for mocks wherever it exists.
Diagnose before teaching
A timed diagnostic with error-cause analysis shows whether points are lost to knowledge, reasoning, timing or misreading, so time goes where it matters.
Criteria, not guesswork
Writing and speaking are marked against the published criteria of your test, with quoted evidence and a short list of priorities.
Honest ranges and timelines
We give estimated score ranges, not promises, and tell you plainly if your target and test date do not fit.
Clean preparation
No leaked or recalled questions, no memorized scripts, no help during tests — just skills and strategies you can use yourself.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know which test my university or visa route accepts?
Check the official page of the organization receiving your score: the university's admissions requirements, the regulator's registration rules or the government's list of approved tests. Accepted tests, versions and minimum scores vary and change. We help you interpret the requirement but cannot decide it, and we do not give immigration advice.
Can you tell me what score I will get?
We give an estimated range based on timed practice and the published criteria, with our reasoning. It helps you plan, but it is not an official score and your real result may differ.
Do you use real exam questions?
We use official practice materials published by test providers and our own original exercises. We never use leaked, recalled or 'recent exam' question banks, which breach test rules and can put your result at risk.
Is online preparation as effective as in-person?
For most tests, yes, because many are computer-delivered and speaking practice works well by video. For paper-based exams we set timed practice on paper. We also rehearse the conditions of at-home tests where they apply.
How far ahead should I start?
It depends on the test and the gap to your target. Language tests may need anywhere from a few weeks for format familiarity to several months for a large improvement; professional exams usually need months of structured study. A diagnostic gives a realistic estimate.
Can you prepare a group from our school or company?
Yes. We can run cohort diagnostics, group sessions and individual feedback for a shared target exam, with schedules agreed with your coordinator.
Tell us what you need help with
Describe your project, stage and deadline. We’ll reply with the right service, what we need from you and a quote — no obligation.