Language Test Coaching
Your language score decides more of your immigration outcome than any other factor you can change. In Canada, one step up in English can add 60 to 80 points. In Australia, it adds 10 or 20. In Germany, each level of German adds a point and opens jobs. Most coaching centres teach the test. We start from the visa: which test, which version, and exactly which score in each skill your route requires.
Which test do you need?
| Your goal | Tests accepted | Target to aim for |
|---|---|---|
| Canada PR | IELTS General Training, CELPIP General, PTE Core, or TEF and TCF Canada for French | CLB 9: IELTS listening 8.0 and 7.0 in the other three |
| Australia PR | IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, OET, Cambridge and others | Proficient or superior English: IELTS 7 or 8 in each band |
| UK work visa | An approved Secure English Language Test, such as IELTS for UKVI | B2 |
| Germany | Goethe-Institut, telc, ÖSD or TestDaF for German. IELTS or TOEFL where English is accepted | A1 to B2, depending on the route |
| University admission | IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo | Set by each university |
| Nursing and medical registration | OET, or IELTS Academic | Set by each regulator |
| New Zealand residence | IELTS, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT, OET, Cambridge | IELTS 6.5 overall or equivalent |
Two mistakes cost people months. Taking IELTS Academic when Canada PR needs General Training, and taking PTE Academic when Canada needs PTE Core. Check the version before you book.
Choosing between tests
| If you | Consider |
|---|---|
| Are stuck at 6.5 in IELTS writing | PTE Core or CELPIP for Canada, PTE Academic for Australia. The writing tasks and marking differ |
| Dislike speaking to an examiner | PTE or CELPIP, where you speak to a computer |
| Type slowly | IELTS on paper |
| Are a nurse or doctor | OET, which uses healthcare scenarios you already know |
| Need a result quickly | PTE, which usually reports within days |
How our coaching works
- A diagnostic first. You take a full mock test, and we tell you your current level in each skill and how far you are from your target.
- A plan built on your gap. Someone who needs half a band in writing is taught differently from someone starting at 5.5 overall.
- Individual feedback on writing and speaking. These are the two skills that cannot be improved by practice tests alone.
- Timed mock tests under exam conditions, with band-by-band analysis.
- Honest advice on when to book. Sitting the test before you are ready wastes the fee and can dent your confidence.
How long it takes
| Starting point | Target | Typical preparation |
|---|---|---|
| Within half a band of your target | Reach it | 3 to 4 weeks |
| One band below | Reach it | 6 to 10 weeks |
| Two bands below | Reach it | 4 to 6 months, with general English improvement alongside test skills |
| No German | A1 | 8 to 10 weeks |
| No German | B1 | 6 to 8 months |
Questions people ask us most
Which is easier, IELTS or PTE?
Neither is easier in content. People who struggle with handwriting, examiner interviews or IELTS writing marks often score higher on PTE.
How many attempts do people usually need?
Many reach a minimum score first time. Reaching CLB 9 or IELTS 8 commonly takes two or three.
How long are scores valid?
Two years for most immigration purposes. Australia accepts results up to three years old for migration.
Do I need coaching at all?
Not if a mock test shows you are already at your target. We will tell you if that is the case.
Start with a free diagnostic
Take a mock test with us and find out where you stand and which test suits you.