Admissions test preparation
Depending on the programme and your background, an application may require an English test (IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo), an aptitude test (SAT, GMAT, GRE) or a programme-specific admissions test. Check the requirements and any possible exemptions before choosing a prep course.
Updated 6 September 2026
Distinguish mandatory minimums, where they exist, from recommended scores or the averages of admitted students. Requirements and exemptions vary by programme, and your score is not always the only selection criterion. Check early which test is accepted, the deadline and how long it takes for results to be sent.
All our prep courses follow the same method: one-to-one classes by video call with a dedicated tutor, a diagnostic practice test before the first class, a personalised plan, timed practice tests, unlimited 24/7 access to our practice platform and unlimited marking between sessions.
Intensive courses (SAT Bootcamp and IELTS Bootcamp)
Five intensive half-days online in a small group: a section-by-section method, timed practice tests and detailed feedback. The next session runs during the autumn holidays, from 19 to 23 October 2026: SAT Bootcamp (10am–1pm, €650 incl. VAT) and IELTS Bootcamp (1pm–4pm, €550 incl. VAT), Paris time, or both for €1,100 incl. VAT. A second IELTS Bootcamp week runs from 26 to 30 October (10am–1pm, €550 incl. VAT). If you want to start right away, our one-to-one classes are open all year round.
Our prep courses, test by test
| Test | For which applications? | Prices (incl. VAT) |
|---|---|---|
| English tests: IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo | Required by almost all universities teaching in English: UK, Netherlands, Canada, United States, Australia | From €800 (10 hours) to €2,700 (40 hours) |
| SAT | United States, Bocconi, LUISS and a growing number of European universities | From €1,200 |
| Bocconi Test | The alternative to the SAT for applying to Bocconi | Tailored, after a free assessment |
| GMAT and GRE | Selective Master’s programmes, Master’s in Finance and Master’s in Management, MBAs | From €1,300 (10 hours) to €4,600 (40 hours) |
| Oxford and Cambridge tests: ESAT, TMUA, LNAT… | Oxford, Cambridge and other UK universities that require them | €1,500 for 10 hours (€150/hour, then €130 and €110/hour for each further 10-hour block) |
Which test for which goal?
| Your goal | Tests to plan for |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s in the United States | SAT + an English test (TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo, depending on the university) |
| Bachelor’s in the UK | IELTS or PTE; ESAT, TMUA or LNAT depending on the course, particularly at Oxford and Cambridge |
| Bachelor’s at Bocconi | Either the SAT or the Bocconi Test; the English requirement can be met with a sufficient score or a certificate |
| Bachelor’s in the Netherlands, Canada or Australia | Usually IELTS; the SAT is recommended for Dutch university colleges |
| Master’s or MBA | GMAT or GRE + IELTS or TOEFL, depending on the programme |
Each university publishes its own requirements: we check them with you, school by school, before setting your preparation plan. A useful first step: our free English assessment.
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Frequently asked questions
Which test should you start with?
Start with the one that drives your timeline. For a Bachelor’s, start preparing for the English test in the summer before, or at the start of, your second-to-last or final year of secondary school; the SAT takes several months and often more than one attempt. For a Master’s, ideally take the GMAT or GRE before the summer preceding your applications.
Are classes online or in person?
Our one-to-one classes take place by video call with a dedicated tutor who has taken the test themselves. Our intensive courses are also held online, in small groups.
Is there a charge for the diagnostic practice test?
No. Every prep course starts with a diagnostic practice test, included in the price and taken before your first class under real exam conditions. It is used to set your target score and your study plan.
Can you prepare for several tests at the same time?
Yes, it’s common: for example, the SAT and TOEFL for the United States, or IELTS and TMUA for the UK. We plan the schedule so that each course reinforces the others instead of competing with them.