about IELTS tuition
IELTS is an English language test used by many universities to assess whether international applicants meet the required level of academic English. The Academic test assesses listening, reading, writing and speaking. We support students with focused IELTS preparation, helping them improve academic English, understand the test format and work towards the band scores required for university entry in the UK or internationally.
Why pick us?
Successful 2025 Admissions
Recent placements achieved by students we supported through the admissions process.
Our process
Precision, planning, and proven results
We design bespoke tuition programmes following a confidential consultation, carefully matching each student with the right tutor and monitoring progress with discreet, ongoing oversight.
Step 1
Scoping Call or Meeting
We begin with a confidential consultation to understand the student's current English level, target universities, required scores and application timeline.
Step 2
Initial Assessment
An initial assessment helps establish the student's current performance across listening, reading, writing, speaking, timing and confidence.
Step 3
Tutor Matching & Preparation Plan
We match each student with a suitable tutor and develop a structured preparation plan focused on the skills and component scores most relevant to their university requirements.
Step 4
Tuition, Practice & Progress Tracking
Students receive focused tuition, timed practice and ongoing feedback, with progress monitored throughout to ensure preparation remains clear, targeted and effective.
5,000
All of our professional tutors have accumulated at least five thousand hours of tuition experience.
96%
Ninety-six percent of our students are offered a place at one of their top-choice institutions.
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We are "widely considered the authority on institutional admissions" in the UK by Tatler.
91%
Ninety-one percent of our educators hold a postgraduate degree from a leading institution.
Our expertise
A selection of our tutors
With over 300 educators across the UK and around the world, our team includes specialist admissions tutors, mentors and subject experts, each chosen for their experience, judgement and ability to support families and students with care. The educators featured here offer a small introduction to the calibre of our wider network.
Douglas
10,000 education hours
An Oxford-educated English specialist with over a decade of professional tutoring experience, Douglas supports students from early years through to degree level. He teaches English across a range of curricula, including GCSE, IGCSE, A-Level, IB and MYP, and has extensive experience delivering personalised homeschooling programmes for families worldwide. With international experience across the UK, Europe, the US and the Middle East, he encourages students to think beyond the syllabus and develop confidence in their own ideas.
Katie
12,000 education hours
Drawing on over seven years of professional tutoring experience, Katie supports students across independent school admissions, subject tuition, homeschooling and university entrance. Working with learners from early years through to undergraduate level, she has particular expertise in Law admissions, including LNAT preparation and Oxbridge applications. With a background in Law at Oxford and a passion for the arts, she brings an engaging and thoughtful approach to teaching, encouraging curiosity and independent thinking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key information on IELTS, including test format, preparation and how tuition can support a wider university application.
Global clientele
Headquartered in Mayfair, Dubai, and Hong Kong, we provide specialist educational services to an international clientele of discerning families.
"The best of the best. There are a great many tutoring agencies in the U.K. but none take such good care of their clients and guarantee results. Recommended without hesitation."
Venetia Welby
"Think Tutors are exceptional. Their international reach allows them to deliver truly tailored, global support. I strongly recommend them to families anywhere in the world seeking high-level academic tutoring."
Francisco Lima
"A first class service from Think Tutors. We were provided with a very skillful and experienced tutor who provided a well thought out and bespoke service. All the communication around the sessions, monthly reports etc was exceelent too, as well as the very useful general advice. All in all I would certainly recommend and use again in future."
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