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



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.
TESTS
Other tests we coach
Shorter, cheaper or profession-specific alternatives. Confirm your university and visa authority both accept one before you book it.
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.
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.
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.
- 01A 45-minute call with a counsellor, not a salesperson
- 02A shortlist built around your budget and your grades
- 03An honest read on your admission chances
- 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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