IELTS Prep Courses in Cambridge (Massachusetts)

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While the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) may be an exam that is more widely taken in the United Kingdom than the United States, it is increasingly accepted at universities looking for ESL students to demonstrate their proficiency with the English language, as well as their English language comprehension skills. If you're a Cambridge student seeking to enhance your IELTS test scores and improve your grasp of the English language, we encourage you to contact us at Manhattan Review to learn more about how we can help you achieve your collegiate goals. We are proud to offer Cambridge's most comprehensive, flexible, and student-friendly IELTS test prep program, with options certain to help you succeed on this challenging and important exam. We offer classroom-style group courses, interactive online sessions, and one-on-one private tutoring. Each of our test prep options includes access to Manhattan Review's industry-leading preparatory materials and extensive study syllabus, in addition to offering you the opportunity to learn and practice effective and efficient test-taking techniques and strategies. Prep courses are available at varying times during the day, evening, or weekend, so there's sure to be an option that works with your schedule, allowing you to feel prepared and confident on the day of your exam.

If you're a motivated student who wants to take charge of their IELTS preparation, you've found a home at Manhattan Review, where we take all the guesswork out of preparing for standardized tests. Our experienced and knowledgeable instructors are committed to helping you demonstrate your English language skills in order to obtain the highest score possible on the IELTS. Manhattan Review has offered world-class test preparation and instructional services since 1999, and we are proud to have retained the services of the brightest and most committed instructors. Not only do our instructors have firsthand experience with the IELTS, they also have strong academic teaching backgrounds, enabling them to identify your unique learning style in order to present information in a way that makes sense and can be retained and recalled when needed. Our in-demand professional educators have created a specialized test prep method that is both comprehensive and targeted, helping numerous students gain admission to the leading English-speaking colleges and universities including New York University, Columbia University, MIT, Johns Hopkins University, American University, Georgetown University, Harvard University, the University of Chicago, the University of Southern California, Stanford University, the University of Washington, Northwestern University, the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, Oxford University, Cambridge University, the University of California at Los Angeles, Princeton University, and elsewhere. Contact us today to learn more about how our outstanding tutors can help you obtain the IELTS score you need to take your place at the English-speaking undergraduate program you've always dreamed of. 

At Manhattan Review, we use our more than 20 years of experience in the test prep industry to help students just like you work to their full capabilities. Whether you prefer learning alongside other students, need the flexibility of online instruction, or prefer the customized learning of private tutoring, we have an option that's just right for you and all your test taking needs. There's no need to try and piece together your own study program or worry that you're not studying the appropriate materials…we've analyzed and deconstructed the IELTS and know the most effective ways to study and prepare. Wherever you are in your IELTS preparation process, let us partner with you and support your learning, helping you to increase your test score while reducing your test-related anxiety. Our instructors will guide you through learning and applying tried-and-true test-taking strategies, as well as teach you how to identify different types of test questions as you learn to pace yourself by strengthening your time management skills.

The IELTS is one of two major exams used by universities in the English-speaking world to assess English language competency (the other exam is the Test of English as a Foreign Language, or TOEFL). The IELTS is a British examination, and it is therefore favored by many universities in the United Kingdom. The TOEFL is an American test, and many U.S. colleges favor it over the IELTS. A number of postsecondary institutions in both the United States and the United Kingdom, however, will accept either the IELTS or the TOEFL, and we advise all of our test prep clients to verify the English requirements of their preferred undergraduate or graduate program. If you have a choice between the IELTS and the TOEFL, the best solution is to try practice versions of both tests, ultimately favoring whichever one is easier for you. It is important to note that there are some clear differences between the two tests…speaking skills, for example, are evaluated by audio recordings on the TOEFL and by in-person interviews on the IELTS. 

The IELTS is graded on a scale of 1 to 9, with higher scores reflecting a better understanding of the English language and a stronger ability to communicate effectively in this language. Schools such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, and Caltech require a minimum IELTS score of 7 in order to obtain admission to undergrade programs, although incoming students routinely have scores higher than this. Most colleges and universities in the United Kingdom and the United States suggest an IELTS score of 6 to 7 in order to be considered competitive for admission. 

If you plan to attend a top-tier English-speaking college or university, give yourself the support you deserve as you work to transform your dream into a reality. Particularly in the Cambridge and greater Boston metropolitan area, we understand the importance of attending an undergraduate program with instant name recognizability. We also understand exactly how competitive being accepted by a prestigious college or university has become, making it more important than ever to demonstrate a strong grasp of the English language if you are not a native English speaker. An impressive IELTS score is the first step towards attending a world-class college, and you don't have to achieve this score on your own…let our dedicated and passionate professionals guide you to standardized test success the way they've helped countless other Cambridge students. We encourage you to reach out today and learn why we are the leading IELTS prep company and give yourself every advantage in achieving the academic success you deserve.

Meet a Cambridge IELTS Tutor: Alejandro Q.

Alejandro Q. was born in Merida, Mexico, but moved to the United States in elementary school when his father was offered a position with an architecture firm in San Antonio. "I hated leaving my extended family," recalls Alejandro, "but thankfully I was able to go back and visit everyone on school breaks and during the summer." Alejandro loved learning about Mexican culture, especially the artwork and traditional handmade crafts created by older family members. "From the time I was little, I was really into art," he shares. "I remember looking around and seeing people weaving baskets and making pottery and ceramics and worrying because everyone was so old…how were these artforms going to survive if young people like myself didn't get involved?" 

Alejandro got involved and began not only creating his own artwork, but documenting the process by which family members celebrated their rich cultural heritage. "I discovered how much I loved film-making, and I knew I wanted to do something that shared my ancestry with others who had never been to Mexico," says Alejandro. Alejandro worked exceptionally hard throughout school, participating in athletic activities like baseball and soccer, as well as extracurricular activities like the yearbook committee and student government. He also helped his high school host a yearly Dia de los Muertos celebration complete with sugar skulls and performances by local Hispanic musicians and dancers. Alejandro's hard work paid off when he was accepted into the well-respected film program at the University of Southern California. "It was a dream come true to learn the process behind film-making, and I loved every second I was there," he smiles.

After graduating from USC, Alejandro began making short films about the artwork of his native country, and he was invited to share his films at festivals around the world. He was also invited to speak at art galleries featuring traveling shows with Central and Latin American artists. He first came to Cambridge as an artist-in-residence as part of an outreach program through a leading local university, then decided to make the city his home after several opportunities proved too good to pass up. As a non-native English speaker, Alejandro wanted to find a way to help others not only master the English language but use it to further their careers and improve their lives. He completed a master's in education from Harvard University, followed by a TESOL certificate from Boston University. Alejandro joined the Manhattan Review team in 2018 and quickly became one of our most popular instructors. Students appreciate his bilingual knowledge of English and Spanish, as well as his ability to break down the IELTS in ways that make it less intimidating. When he isn't helping others master English to excel on standardized tests, Alejandro is most often playing the guitar, editing his latest documentary film project, or volunteering and teaching kids how to paint and create other artwork at local after-school programs.