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    I'll Be Honest With You About IELTS.

    I've coached PTE Academic for 10 years. But if IELTS is your test — or your only option — I can help you get the score you need.
    IELTS Academic and General · Speaking and Writing · One-on-one.

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    IELTSResult · Thivanka · Sri Lanka → Australia

    Band 8.5 overall · 20 PR points · 6 sessions

    9.0
    Listening
    8.5
    Reading
    8.0
    Writing
    8.0
    Speaking

    "I just wrote it the way you showed me — structure and examples. I guess it paid off."

    — Thivanka, IELTS Academic
    10+ Years
    English language coaching
    5,000+ Students
    Across 49+ countries
    600+ Perfect Scores
    PTE Academic & IELTS
    100% Score Attainment
    1-on-1 Mentorship
    Academic & General
    Both formats covered
    The Honest Answer

    PTE or IELTS? Here's My Honest Answer.

    Step 1 — Where I stand

    I'm a PTE Academic trainer first.

    I'll say that up front. If you need an English score for Australian PR or study and you have a choice between the two — PTE Academic will get you there faster, with a higher success rate.

    Pearson — publisher of PTE Academic
    PTE Academic prep
    by Pearson
    Faster path
    8
    out of 10
    About 8 out of every 10 students (roughly 80%) hit their target score on their very first attempt.
    Computer-scored — consistent, predictable.
    IELTS™
    IELTS prep · same window
    British Council / IDP
    Human-judged
    4–5
    out of 10
    Only about 4 to 5 out of every 10 students (around 40–50%) hit their target — Speaking & Writing scores swing a lot between attempts.
    Examiner-scored — more variability across attempts.
    Step 2 — Why this happens

    It's not a criticism — it's how human-scored exams work.

    I've seen students chase IELTS Band 7 for years — strong in Reading & Listening, losing it in Writing or Speaking. Some switched to PTE, did a four-week program, and got the equivalent of Band 7 on the first attempt.

    If you have a choice

    Sit with me for 15 minutes — free.

    I'll give you an honest comparison so you can decide with full information — no pressure, no pitch.

    If IELTS is your test

    I'm fully committed to getting you that score.

    • Your registration body requires it
    • A specific institution only accepts it
    • PTE didn't suit how you think
    Not sure which is right for you?
    Let's talk — it's free, 15 minutes, no commitment.
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    One honest thing up front — if you're at Band 5 or 5.5 and want Band 7 in just one month, that's too big a jump for that timeframe. I'll run a free diagnostic first and tell you exactly what's realistic. If I can't genuinely help you reach your target, I won't take you on.

    The coaching approach

    How I Coach IELTS — and Why It's Different

    Same philosophy whether it's PTE or IELTS: understand exactly where you are, then build a plan around your level, timeline and target. No generic curriculum. No recycled templates.

    Diagnose first

    Free diagnostic before anything else. You'll know exactly where you stand and what's realistic.

    Coach, don't lecture

    Live one-on-one. Your real essays, your real recordings, your specific weak spots — fixed live.

    Feedback every step

    Practice → feedback → apply → review. The only cycle that genuinely moves the score.

    01Weeks 1–2 · Foundation

    Speaking & Writing — live, one-on-one

    We start with the two skills that decide your IELTS result — the human-judged ones.

    Speaking

    Fix the three things that cost most marks — long pauses, overcomplicated answers, rehearsed-sounding replies. I review your real recordings and tell you exactly which moments hurt your score.

    Writing

    Examiners reward clear, logical structure — not big words. I review essays live, show where the logic breaks, and demo a better version you can copy.

    02From Day 1 · Self-study

    Reading & Listening — guided self-study

    A daily plan you can follow on your own — built to mirror the real computer-based IELTS.

    What you get daily

    Recorded video lessons, vocabulary & grammar drills, collocation practice, reading-technique tasks, quizzes and self-assessment tools.

    Why it works

    Live time stays focused on Speaking & Writing while Reading & Listening grow steadily in the background.

    03Weeks 3–5 · Integration

    All four skills come together

    By week 3 the foundations are in. Now we sharpen everything — under exam conditions.

    Live review

    Reading & Listening join the live sessions alongside Speaking & Writing.

    Exam-ready

    Timing, pacing, and question patterns become second nature — no surprises on test day.

    04Between sessions · Feedback loop

    The feedback loop that builds your score

    You don't wait a week to know if you're improving — feedback comes between every session.

    Speaking

    Record your practice and send it via WhatsApp. I listen and reply with specific notes.

    Writing

    Share essays and Task 1 in Google Docs. You get written feedback before the next session.

    The cycle

    Practice → feedback → apply → review. That's the only loop that actually moves the score.

    05Full programme

    8–10 sessions · 4–5 weeks · $400–$500 total

    A complete IELTS mentorship — and the free diagnostic always comes first, before any commitment.

    Length

    8 to 10 live one-on-one sessions spread over four to five weeks.

    Investment

    Total $400–$500 — flat. No hidden costs, no surprise add-ons.

    The outcome

    A score plan built for your band, not a generic one.

    Same philosophy as our PTE coaching — diagnose, coach live, feedback every step.

    Book free diagnostic
    Score targets · Australian PR & Health

    Know Exactly What You're Aiming For

    The DHA defines three English-skill tiers — Competent, Proficient, Superior. Here's exactly what each one looks like in IELTS and PTE Academic, side by side.

    TierPR pointsIELTS AcademicPTE Academic
    Superior
    		20 PR points
    8.0overall
    8 in each
    79overall
    S 88 · W 85 · R 70 · L 69
    Proficient
    		10 PR points
    7.0overall
    7 in each
    65overall
    S 76 · W 69 · R 59 · L 58
    Competent
    		0 pts · entry-level
    6.0overall
    6 in each
    50overall
    S 54 · W 51 · R 48 · L 47
    Updated · Effective 23 April 2026AHPRA · Australian health practitioners

    New English requirements for nurses & allied-health practitioners

    From 23 April 2026, AHPRA and the National Boards accept either an IELTS Academic overall 7.0 or a PTE Academic overall 63, with per-skill minimums. Results from up to two sittings within six months can be combined.

    IELTS Academic
    7.0overall
    7.0
    Listen
    7.0
    Read
    7.0
    Speak
    6.5
    Write
    • Writing can sit at 6.5; the other three must be 7.0+
    • Combine results from up to two sittings within 6 months
    PTE Academic
    63overall
    53
    Listen
    54
    Read
    60
    Write
    66
    Speak
    • Per-skill minimums: L 53 · R 54 · W 60 · S 66
    • Combine results from up to two sittings within 6 months

    Source: AHPRA & National Boards English language skills registration standard (effective 23 April 2026). Always confirm current requirements with your regulator before booking.

    The honest reality

    Reaching Band 7 in IELTS Writing and Speaking is harder than the PTE equivalent for most students. Band 8 is harder still. I've had students stuck on IELTS for years who claimed PR points on their first PTE attempt after switching — and students who prepared properly for IELTS and hit Band 8 in six sessions. Both outcomes are possible.

    The diagnostic session

    The Free 20-Minute Call That Decides Everything

    Before you spend a dollar or an hour, we sit together for 20 minutes. You leave knowing your real band, your real gap, and whether I'm the right coach for you. No pitch, no pressure.

    Hafiz coaching live on a video call
    What happens in 20 minutes
    1. 1
      Quick chat0–5 min

      Your goal, deadline, and what you've tried before.

    2. 2
      Live exercise5–15 min

      A short Speaking + Writing task (Reading/Listening if relevant).

    3. 3
      Honest verdict15–20 min

      Your current band, the gap, and whether your timeline is realistic.

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    What you walk away knowing
    Your band today

    Approximate score across all four skills.

    Your weak spots

    The 1–2 skills holding your score back.

    Is your timeline real?

    Whether your target is reachable in your weeks.

    IELTS or PTE?

    Which exam is the smarter route for your goal.

    If your goal is realistic, I'll show you the path. If it isn't, I'll tell you that too — before you spend a single dollar.

    Inside a 1-on-1 IELTS session

    See how a real IELTS coaching call looks

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    Student success story

    Thivanka · Band 8.5 Overall · 20 PR Points

    IELTSSri Lanka → Australia · IELTS Academic · 6 sessions

    "Structure and examples. I just wrote it the way you showed me — and it paid off."

    "The only thing in my mind during the exam was what you said — structure and examples. I wasn't concerned about the content at all. I just wrote it the way you showed me. Kept it structured, gave relevant examples, kept it clear. I guess it paid off."

    Thivanka · IELTS Academic · 20 Australian PR points
    9.0
    Listening
    8.5
    Reading
    8.0
    Writing
    8.0
    Speaking
    8.5 overall
    20 Australian PR points

    Thivanka came back to us with one goal: Band 8 in every skill — the score that unlocks 20 Australian PR points. Not Band 7. Not "close to 8". A clean 8 across the board.

    In the diagnostic we found the two things blocking him: long pauses in Speaking, and paragraphs in Writing that didn't connect. Everything else was already strong.

    So that's all we trained. Six 1-on-1 sessions, focused only on Speaking and Writing. A repeatable structure for every essay. Real-time feedback on every sentence he spoke. No generic mock tests, no busywork.

    Exam on a Wednesday. Result the next morning:L 9.0 · R 8.5 · W 8.0 · S 8.0 — overall 8.5.

    If you're targeting Band 7 or 8
    • We diagnose the 1–2 things actually costing you points — not your whole exam.
    • Speaking & Writing get fixed sentence by sentence, in real time.
    • You leave with a structure for every Writing task you can repeat under pressure.
    • Most students need 4–6 focused sessions, not months.
    Thivanka — official IELTS Test Report Form: Listening 9.0, Reading 8.5, Writing 8.0, Speaking 8.0, Overall Band 8.5
    Verified IELTS TRF · 16 Nov 2025
    In his own words

    How Thivanka went from Band 7 to Band 8.5 in 6 sessions

    Pricing

    Transparent Pricing. No Lock-In. No Surprises.

    Start with a free diagnostic. Then pick the path that fits — full mentorship, or pay session by session. After 10 hours, every extra hour drops to $40.

    Step 1 · 15–20 min
    Free Diagnostic
    $0

    Always first. Always free.

    • Honest read on your current band
    • Plan that fits your timeline & goal
    • IELTS vs PTE advice — whichever is faster for you
    • Zero commitment, before or after
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    Step 2 · 8–10 sessions · 4–5 weeks
    Full Mentorship
    $400–$500
    total

    Best value · save $10/hr after 10 hours

    • Live 1-on-1 video coaching with Hafiz
    • Speaking & Writing fixed in the first sessions
    • Daily Reading & Listening plan, tracked weekly
    • Feedback on WhatsApp & Google Docs between classes
    • Mock test + score forecast before exam day
    Start Free on WhatsApp
    Pay session by session
    Pay-as-you-go
    $250
    for 5 hours

    $50/hr · drops to $40/hr after 10 hours

    Choose hours
    Same rate up to 10 hours
    • Live 1-on-1 video coaching
    • Speaking & Writing focused review
    • Recorded lessons & quizzes included
    • Cancel anytime — no lock-in
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    FAQ

    Questions I Get Asked Most

    • Possibly — first I need to understand why you haven't got there yet.
    • Repeat IELTS attempters usually have a specific, recurring issue in Speaking or Writing they're not aware of.
    • The free diagnostic helps me identify exactly what's blocking your score.
    • If I see a clear path from where you are, I'll say so. If I can't, I'll be honest — and we'll discuss whether PTE Academic might be a faster route.
    Hafiz Rahman — IELTS coach at PTE School Melbourne
    Hafiz Rahman
    Founder · 10 yrs coaching
    Ready when you are

    One Conversation.
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    The free session gives you a clear picture of where you are, what it will take to reach your target, and whether IELTS or PTE is the smarter path forward. If you decide to work with me — great. If not — you'll leave with more clarity than you came in with.

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