English Test Preparation Courses

Prepare for success in your test of English language proficiency with our test preparation course. AGE’s FCE, CAE, IELTS, and TOEFL test preparation courses include English language instruction and test-taking strategies. With the help of AGE you can use these English test strategies to achieve a high score on your test.

Choose your English Test Preparation Courses

TOEFL Preparation Course

Offered year-round to high intermediate level and advanced level students, TOEFL Preparation is a 30-lesson per week course that prepares students to achieve a high score on the iBT TOEFL Test or Institutional TOEFL test.

IELTS Test Preparation

Offered year-round to high intermediate level and advanced level students, IELTS Preparation is an intensive, 30-lesson per week course that prepares students to achieve a high score on the IELTS Test.

2015 English Test Preparation Courses Dates and Prices

COURSE IELTS PREPARATION
4+ weeks minimum
LOCATION ALL CENTERS
LESSONS 20 General English lessons (50-minute lessons) plus 10 IELTS lessons (50-minute lessons) per week
4-7 WEEKS $580 per week
8-11 WEEKS $560 per week
12-23 WEEKS $545 per week
24-47 WEEKS $530 per week
48+ WEEKS $510 per week
DATES
  • January 5 – January 30
  • February 2 – February 27
  • March 2 – March 27
  • March 30 – April 24
  • April 27 – May 22
  • May 25 – June 19**
  • June 22 – July 17
  • July 6 – July 31*
  • July 20 – August 14
  • August 3 – August 28*
  • August 17 – September 11
  • September 14 – October 9
  • October 12 – November 6**
  • November 9 – December 4
  • December 7 – January 1, 2016
EXTRAS IELTS materials fee (one-time fee) $50
The cost of the IELTS test is not included in the course price
*Application and Materials Fee is charged
COURSE TOEFL PREPARATION
4+ weeks minimum
LOCATION BOSTON LOS ANGELES
SANTA BARBARA
LESSONS 10 General English lessons (50-minute lessons) plus 20 TOEFL lessons (50-minute lessons) per week 20 General English lessons (50-minute lessons) plus 10 TOEFL lessons (50-minute lessons) per week
4-7 WEEKS $580 per week
8-11 WEEKS $560 per week
12-23 WEEKS $545 per week
24-47 WEEKS $530 per week
48+ WEEKS $510 per week
DATES
  • January 5 – January 30
  • February 2 – February 27
  • March 2 – March 27
  • March 30 – April 24
  • April 27 – May 22
  • May 25 – June 19**
  • June 22 – July 17
  • July 6 – July 31*
  • July 20 – August 14
  • August 3 – August 28*
  • August 17 – September 11
  • September 14 – October 9
  • October 12 – November 6**
  • November 9 – December 4
  • December 7 – January 1, 2016
EXTRAS Institutional TOEFL test (offered at AGE) & materials fee (one-time fee) $115
TOEFL iBT test fee (not offered at AGE) $180 (subject to change per ETS)
Students can register for the TOEFL iBT test at www.ets.org
*Application and Materials Fee is charged

Test Preparation Courses Overview

Prepare with AGE for your English proficiency tests
English proficiency test preparation courses are designed to prepare students to achieve a high score on their chosen exam. These courses are for those who have already achieved at least an intermediate level of English in all skill areas. Prior to beginning their course, students are given a placement test with multiple-choice questions that ensure that they have achieved the appropriate level of English proficiency. This process creates an optimal learning environment where everyone is learning at the same pace, in their correct level. Choosing the perfect exam is important. IELTS, TOEFL and Cambridge Exams are all widely recognized as proof of English language ability. You should check to see if your business or university has a favored exam. For example, business professionals may choose a Cambridge exam. Students planning to enter university should consider the IELTS or TOEFL Test. Let AGE help you decide which test or tests will help you achieve your goal.

Test Centers

Authorized test center

If you take an English test preparation course at AGE you may be able to take your test with AGE as well. We have an authorized test center for the Institutional TOEFL and the TOEIC tests. AGE can help arrange testing at a nearby location for the IELTS or the iBT TOEFL Test.

Teaching Methods

Specialized Teaching Methods to help guarantee success

In our English test preparation classes, AGE teachers focus on English skills, language learning, practice test taking, and test-taking strategies. Our teachers use state-of-the art test-prep resources to help improve students scores. All AGE teachers are native speakers of American English. All have a university degree and specialized training in Teaching English as a Second Language. Teachers use a variety of active teaching techniques.