Exam preparation

Preparation for the world's major English exams.

Structured, exam-focused training for the test in front of you: a study plan, timed practice under real conditions, and detailed feedback on every skill.

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Study and professional preparation

Preparation enquiries for exams commonly taken for university study, professional registration, and other official purposes. Which test and score you need depends on the university, employer, or authority you are applying to. For Australian visa purposes, see the test options covered below.

9 exams

IELTS

Preparation for both modules, IELTS Academic and IELTS General Training, covering all four skills with exam-style practice.

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TOEFL iBT

Preparation for the internet-based test, covering reading, listening, speaking, and writing.

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LANGUAGECERT

Preparation for LANGUAGECERT Academic and other LANGUAGECERT exams, across their available levels.

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OET

Preparation for the English test built around healthcare scenarios, designed for healthcare professionals.

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CELPIP

Preparation for CELPIP General, the computer-delivered test, with practice across its listening, reading, writing, and speaking tasks.

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Oxford ELLT

Preparation for the Oxford English Language Level Test, covering its four assessed skills.

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Skills for English (PSI)

Preparation for the Skills for English suite, with practice across its speaking, listening, reading, and writing tasks.

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Workplace and professional English

Preparation for exams that measure the English you use at work. Check with your employer or professional body which test they require.

3 exams

TOEIC

Preparation for the test of workplace English communication, covering listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

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Aptis

Preparation for the Aptis English assessment, across its available versions and skill combinations.

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Oxford Test of English

Preparation for the modular test of speaking, listening, reading, and writing, at the level you need.

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Cambridge and skills-based English

Preparation for qualification-focused exams for study, work, and other purposes. Each institution decides which Cambridge or Trinity qualification it recognises.

2 exams

Cambridge English

Preparation for Cambridge C1 Advanced, and for B2 First and C2 Proficiency as other Cambridge preparation options.

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Trinity

Preparation for Trinity College London GESE and ISE exams, which assess speaking and listening and integrated skills.

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For Australian visas

Choosing a test for Australia

If you are taking an English test for an Australian visa, these are the eight selected test options covered in our comparison. The list is not exhaustive and accepted tests can change, so always check the current official requirements.

  • Cambridge C1 Advanced
  • CELPIP General
  • IELTS Academic
  • IELTS General Training
  • LANGUAGECERT Academic
  • OET
  • PTE Academic
  • TOEFL iBT

Accepted tests, score thresholds, test dates, and test formats depend on your visa and the organisation receiving your result. Always check the current official requirements before you book.

Australian visa English tests must be taken in person at a secure test centre. If you are taking TOEFL iBT for an Australian visa, you must register for the TOEFL iBT test taken for Australia.

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Book with the official test provider.

When your preparation is on track, you book and pay the independent test provider directly. Our exam bookings page links to the official booking page for every test covered in this comparison, plus other international options.

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What preparation looks like

A plan built around your test date.

01

Assess

We assess your current level and compare it with the score or grade you need.

02

Plan

Your study plan works backwards from your test date, with milestones along the way.

03

Practise

Timed practice under real exam conditions, so the format holds no surprises.

04

Feedback

Detailed feedback on writing and speaking, the skills where scores are hardest to move.

Enquiries

Contact us to discuss preparation options.

Tell us which exam you are preparing for, your test date, and your target score. We will come back to you with preparation options, formats, and availability.

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info@dibenglish.com.au