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Diagnostic test, live coaching and unlimited mock exams for every test UK, Australian, Canadian and US universities accept. Booked through your counsellor, at no extra cost.

12,000+
institutions accept IELTS
4 skills
tested in every sitting
2 years
score validity
48 hours
typical PTE result
6.5
most common band asked

HOW PREP WORKS

One diagnostic test, then a plan built around the band you actually need.

Every university sets its own minimum, and many set a floor for each section as well. We start by finding out exactly where you are, then work only on what is short — rather than teaching the whole test to someone who already clears three sections of it comfortably.

  1. 01Start with a scored mockA full-length test in your first week, marked the way real examiners mark it.
  2. 02Section-level targetsMost rejected applications fail on one weak section, not a weak overall score.
  3. 03Retake only if it paysIf your band already clears your shortlist, we tell you to stop and apply.
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TESTS

Accepted English tests

Almost every university accepts one of these three, but the band they ask for changes by course and by country. Check what your offer actually requires before you book a sitting.

IThe most widely accepted test. Academic and General Training formats.The most widely accepted test. Academic and General Training formats.
TPreferred by most US universities. Fully computer-delivered.Preferred by most US universities. Fully computer-delivered.
PFast AI-scored results, usually back within 48 hours.Fast AI-scored results, usually back within 48 hours.

TESTS

Other tests we coach

Shorter, cheaper or profession-specific alternatives. Confirm your university and visa authority both accept one before you book it.

DTaken at home in about an hour. Accepted by 5,900+ institutions.Taken at home in about an hour. Accepted by 5,000+ institutions.
OBuilt around clinical scenarios, for healthcare professionals.Multilevel test, sat at home or at a centre, 100+ countries.
AUS undergraduate admission, with a science reasoning section.Online test built for UK university admission.

EXAMS

Admission tests

These are not English tests. They measure academic aptitude and are asked for by specific programmes, mostly in the United States. Most students never need one.

SUndergraduate admission and merit scholarships in the US.Undergraduate admission and merit scholarships in the US.
GRequired by many US and European master's programmes.Required by many US and European master's programmes.
GStandard for MBA and business master's applications.Standard for MBA and business master's applications.

COACHING

How coaching works

Coaching is included in the service fee. You are placed in a batch after the diagnostic rather than before it, so nobody pays to relearn what they already do well.

DDiagnostic and study planA scored mock first, then a plan built around your weak sections.
LLive small-group classesEvening and weekend batches, capped at twelve students.
UUnlimited mock testsFull-length mocks with examiner feedback until you hit your target.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Which test should I take?

It depends on where you are applying and how soon. IELTS is accepted almost everywhere and is the safe default. TOEFL is the usual choice for the United States. PTE gives you the fastest result when a deadline is close. Duolingo is the cheapest but acceptance varies by institution and visa authority. We check your actual shortlist against each test before you book anything, because the wrong choice is an expensive way to learn this.

How long does preparation usually take?

It depends on your course, university and timeline. A CI Study counsellor will answer this for your exact situation in a free 45-minute consultation.

Can I retake only one section?

It depends on your course, university and timeline. A CI Study counsellor will answer this for your exact situation in a free 45-minute consultation.

Do you guarantee a band or score?

It depends on your course, university and timeline. A CI Study counsellor will answer this for your exact situation in a free 45-minute consultation.

Is coaching included in your service fee?

It depends on your course, university and timeline. A CI Study counsellor will answer this for your exact situation in a free 45-minute consultation.

What if my university accepts more than one test?

It depends on your course, university and timeline. A CI Study counsellor will answer this for your exact situation in a free 45-minute consultation.

FREE CONSULTATION

Tell us what you're planning.
We'll build the shortlist.

  1. 01A 45-minute call with a counsellor, not a salesperson
  2. 02A shortlist built around your budget and your grades
  3. 03An honest read on your admission chances
  4. 04A written plan with the deadlines that matter
“They told me honestly that two of my five choices were out of reach. That saved me two application fees.”
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