The Band Score You Need. The Mentor Who Knows Exactly How to Get You There.
IELTS and TOEFL preparation with Cambridge-certified examiners and experienced language mentors — personalised to your current level, your target band, and your application deadline.
A strong IELTS or TOEFL score is the key that unlocks universities, professional licences, and immigration pathways across the world. But the exam doesn't just test your English — it tests how well you can perform in English, under time pressure, across four very different skills, in a single sitting. At Gritty-Tech, our IELTS and TOEFL programme is led by Cambridge-certified examiners and experienced language mentors who understand precisely how each band score is awarded and how to close the gap between where you are now and where you need to be.
Why Students Choose GrittyTech for IELTS & TOEFL Preparation
English proficiency tests reward preparation that is both structured and deeply personalised. The student who scores Band 8 is not necessarily more fluent than the student who scores Band 6 — they are better prepared for the specific demands of the exam. Here is how we close that gap.
Cambridge-Certified & Experienced Examiners
Our IELTS mentors include Cambridge-certified examiners who have personally scored real IELTS scripts. They understand exactly what assessors look for in Writing Task 2, how Speaking is graded, and where most students lose marks unnecessarily.
AI-Powered, Skill-Based Learning
Your preparation plan adapts based on your level assessment and mock test performance. If your Writing is holding back your band, your sessions shift accordingly — automatically, without waiting for the next scheduled review.
Band-Score-Targeted Study Plan
Every plan is built around a specific band target, not a generic curriculum. A student aiming for Band 6.5 needs a different plan to one targeting Band 8 — and both plans look different for Academic vs General Training.
All Four Skills, Covered Thoroughly
Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking are all covered in every programme. Live speaking sessions simulate real exam conditions; writing tasks receive detailed, mark-scheme-aligned feedback after every submission.
Application Deadline Awareness
Your mentor builds your preparation backward from your test date and application deadline — so your band score is ready when your university needs it, with time to retake if necessary.
Mentor Replacement Guarantee
If your mentor isn't the right fit after your first session, we replace them the same day at no cost. Language learning depends on trust and rapport — we do not compromise on either.
IELTS vs TOEFL: Which Is Right For You?
Choosing the Right Exam Before You Prepare
IELTS
Academic & General Training2 hrs 45 min · 4 sections
Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking (face-to-face with an examiner). Accepted by universities in the UK, Australia, Canada, and most global institutions.
Score: Band 1 – 9
TOEFL iBT
Internet-Based Test~3 hours · 4 sections
Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Fully computer-based, including Speaking. Strong acceptance at US and Canadian universities. Integrated tasks test multiple skills.
Score: 0 – 120
Not sure which exam your university requires? Your mentor will check your institution's requirements and recommend the exam where your preparation will be most efficient.
Our Approach & Methodology
How We Build a Band-Score-Targeted Preparation Plan
Free Level Assessment
Every student begins with a full-length diagnostic assessment that mirrors real exam conditions. We score it using the actual IELTS or TOEFL marking criteria and produce a detailed skill-by-skill breakdown identifying the precise areas where band scores are being lost.
Band Gap Analysis & Mentor Match
Based on your current level and target band, we calculate your gap skill by skill and match you to the most suitable mentor within 24 hours. You meet your mentor in a free trial session before any commitment is made.
Skill-by-Skill Study Plan
Your mentor builds a week-by-week plan that prioritises your weakest skill first, while maintaining and strengthening your stronger ones. Every week includes live practice, written submissions with detailed feedback, and timed section drills.
Mock Tests, Reviewed With Examiner Precision
Full-length mock tests are sat under real timed conditions and scored using official marking criteria. Every mock is followed by a structured one-on-one review that turns each error into a learning point.
Skills Covered
All Four Skills, Covered to Examiner Standard
Listening
Practising with real exam-format audio across all four question types. Techniques for following fast speech, predicting answers, and managing the transition between sections without losing focus.
Reading
Skimming, scanning, and close reading strategies for managing time pressure. Emphasis on inference and True/False/Not Given questions where mid-band students often lose marks.
Writing
Training for IELTS Tasks 1 & 2 and TOEFL Integrated/Independent tasks. Every submission receives detailed, examiner-style feedback with model paragraphs provided where needed.
Speaking
Live, recorded sessions simulating real exam format. Feedback on the four official criteria: fluency, coherence, lexical resource, and grammatical range.
Results & Toppers
Consistent Band Score Improvements, Every Cycle
Student Testimonials
What Students Say About GrittyTech
Lena Wagner
University of Edinburgh
IELTS Band 8.5“I had taken IELTS twice before joining GrittyTech and kept scoring Band 6.5 in Writing. My mentor reviewed both previous attempts and spotted immediately that my Task 2 essays were well-written but structurally too complex for the mark scheme. She simplified my approach and my Writing went to Band 8 in eight weeks. My overall band went from 6.5 to 8.5.”
Priya Nair
Columbia University, New York
TOEFL 118“My TOEFL Speaking score had been stuck at 22 out of 30 for two attempts. My GrittyTech mentor recorded every speaking session and gave me specific, timestamped feedback. I could hear exactly where my coherence broke down. My Speaking went to 28 and my total score reached 118.”
Programme Tiers
Choose the Programme That Fits Your Timeline and Band Target
Foundation Programme
10 Weeks · First Attempt
- Free level assessment across all four skills
- 2 live sessions per week with your mentor
- Weekly timed writing tasks with written feedback
- Bi-weekly full mock test and detailed review
- AI-adapted plan updated after every mock
Accelerator Programme
6 Weeks · Score Improvement
- Skill-by-skill analysis of your previous attempt
- 3 live sessions per week with your mentor
- Weekly full mock test and examiner-style review
- Targeted weak-skill intensive drilling plan
- Speaking recordings reviewed after every session
Intensive Retake
3 Weeks · Final Push
- Deep review of your most recent test results
- Daily live sessions in the two weeks before the exam
- Full mock tests 3 times per week
- Exam-day strategy, timing, and pacing coaching
- Last-minute Writing and Speaking drills
1-on-1 Mentorship
Flexible · Any Timeline
- Fully personalised plan for your exact situation
- Sessions scheduled around your availability
- IELTS Academic, General Training, or TOEFL iBT
- Mentor replacement guarantee, always
- Ideal for students with non-standard timelines
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions Students and Parents Ask Most
Both are accepted by most universities globally. IELTS tends to be preferred by UK, Australian, and Canadian institutions; TOEFL is particularly strong for US universities. The right choice also depends on your strengths: IELTS includes a face-to-face Speaking test, while TOEFL Speaking is recorded and computer-based.
Entry requirements vary by institution and programme. Most UK universities require IELTS Band 6.5 to 7.5 for postgraduate study; competitive programmes may require Band 8.0. US universities typically require TOEFL 90 to 110 or above. Your mentor will confirm the exact requirements for your target institutions.
Every plan starts with a full-length level assessment scored using official marking criteria. Your mentor analyses your results skill by skill, identifies your most impactful gaps, and builds a week-by-week plan that is updated after every mock test.
Every Writing task you submit is reviewed by your mentor using the official IELTS or TOEFL marking criteria. Feedback is written and specific — covering task achievement, coherence, vocabulary, and grammar — with model paragraphs provided where needed.
Yes. Every Speaking session is recorded and reviewed with your mentor, who gives timestamped feedback on fluency, coherence, lexical resource, and grammatical range.
Tell us after your first session and we will replace your mentor the same day at no cost. Language learning depends on trust and rapport between student and mentor — we take that seriously.
Your Target Score Is One Decision Away.
Take a free diagnostic test today. You'll receive a full breakdown of your strengths and gaps — and your mentor match follows within 24 hours.