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It depends on what you need the score for. If you're applying for Canadian permanent residence through Express Entry or a Provincial Nominee Program, both are accepted by IRCC — and the choice comes down to format preference. CELPIP is entirely computer-based, removing the stress of a face-to-face speaking examiner, which many clients find makes a real difference to their Speaking score.

If your goal is university admission, professional registration, a job placement, or a visa for the UK, Australia, or another country, IELTS is almost always the required test — and it's the one I'd recommend preparing for. I coach clients for both exams and both contexts. In a free discovery call, I'll confirm exactly which test and score you need and build a preparation plan around that.

It depends on your pathway. For Express Entry, the minimum is CLB 7 (IELTS 6.0 / CELPIP 7 per skill) to qualify, but CLB 9 (IELTS 7.0 / CELPIP 9) in all four skills maximises your CRS score and significantly improves your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply. Canadian Experience Class, Provincial Nominee Programs, and citizenship each have their own requirements. I'll confirm your exact target in your first session so you're never over- or under-prepared.

It depends on your starting level, the size of the gap you need to close, how consistently you practise between sessions, and when your exam is scheduled. A one-band improvement on IELTS or a one-level jump on CELPIP might take 4–8 weeks of focused preparation; a larger gap typically requires longer. I'll give you a realistic, honest timeline after your initial assessment — no false promises.

Yes — and this is the most common misconception I encounter. IELTS and CELPIP are skills-based exams, not measures of everyday English. I've coached engineers, doctors, and university professors who struggled below Band 7 on their first attempt, not because their English was weak, but because they underestimated the exam's structure. Knowing the format, the timing, and the exact scoring criteria is what separates a Band 6.5 from a Band 8. Strong English is the starting point, not the finish line.

Private sessions are one-on-one via video call, structured around your weakest skill area. Group Zoom Intensive sessions are live 90-minute small-group classes (4–6 participants) focused on one exam component. In both formats, you get live feedback and tasks to complete before the next session. Private programmes are fully bespoke — every session built around where you are specifically. Group sessions follow a shared curriculum on a defined component, with feedback adapted to each participant.

Writing and Speaking are usually the bottleneck, because they're the most heavily criterion-referenced — the examiner is looking for very specific things, and general effort doesn't always translate to score improvement. Listening and Reading are more trainable quickly with the right strategies. That said, every client is different: some hit top marks in Speaking but lose points in Reading through poor time management. Your initial assessment tells me exactly where to focus.

I offer two core programmes. The Immigration Target Score package is a structured series of sessions designed to bring you from your current score to your immigration target — this is the most popular option for clients with a fixed deadline. The 30-Day Accelerator is an intensive programme for clients who need rapid results in a short window. Pricing is shown on this page and depends on the number of sessions. Book a free discovery call and I'll recommend the right programme for your situation and timeline.

All sessions are conducted online via video call, which means I can work with clients anywhere in the world — and most of my clients are based outside Toronto, reaching me from across Canada, the UK, Europe, and beyond. Online sessions are just as effective as in-person, and the flexibility means you can schedule around work and family commitments.

Absolutely — and honestly, clients who've already sat the exam are often the easiest to help quickly. You have real score data that tells me exactly what went wrong. Whether it's one skill dragging down your overall score or a timing issue on Writing, a previous result is the clearest diagnostic I can work from. Many of my clients come to me after one or two unsuccessful attempts and reach their target on the next sitting.

Book a free 15-minute discovery call using the contact form on this page. I'll ask about your immigration pathway, your current score (or estimate), your target, and your timeline. From there, I'll recommend the right programme and we can get your first session booked. There's no commitment required from the call — it's a conversation to make sure EPIC is the right fit for where you are.

Yes. While a large part of my client base is preparing for Canadian immigration, I regularly coach people working toward IELTS scores for university entry, postgraduate programmes, nursing and healthcare registration, teaching credentials, engineering licences, and job placements — in Canada, the UK, Australia, and elsewhere.

The required score varies significantly depending on the institution or body. A Russell Group university typically wants Band 7.0–7.5 overall with no skill below 6.5. UK nursing registration (NMC) requires Band 7.0 in all four skills. Some engineering and law programmes set the bar at Band 7.5 or higher. I'll confirm your exact target in the first session and structure coaching around it — the preparation strategy changes depending on what the score is for and which skills matter most.

If you're outside Canada, everything is done online, and I've worked with clients across Europe, the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond.

Absolutely. Single-skill coaching is one of the most effective things I do. If your Listening, Reading, and Speaking are already where they need to be but Writing is holding you back, there's no reason to work on anything else. We'll dedicate every session to that one skill until it's where it needs to be. The same applies to any individual section. Many of my clients come to me with a specific bottleneck — one skill sitting a band or level below the others — and that's often resolved faster than a full-programme approach because the focus is undivided. Book a discovery call and tell me which section is the problem. We'll go from there.

The Group Intensive is a live, instructor-led Zoom programme with 4–6 participants per cohort. Each cohort focuses on one exam (IELTS or CELPIP), one component (Writing, Speaking, Reading or Listening), and a broadly similar target-score range. You get four 90-minute sessions over two weeks — live instruction, model responses, guided exercises, shared feedback, structured homework, and 14-day recording access.

It is more affordable than private coaching because the cost is spread across the group. It is not a replacement for private coaching if your score gap is large — but for a targeted one-component improvement, or if private coaching is currently out of budget, it is a strong option.

Private coaching is fully personalised — every session is built around your specific score data, your weaknesses, your timeline and your immigration or admission requirements. You get unlimited between-session feedback and direct one-on-one attention in every class.

The Group Intensive uses a structured curriculum focused on a shared component, with feedback adapted to each participant within the session. Between sessions, feedback is guided rather than unlimited. It suits candidates who need targeted improvement on one component and benefit from the structure of a cohort learning environment.

The comparison table on this page gives a side-by-side summary.

The founding cohort price is $149 CAD per participant. The intended standard price once the programme is established is $199 CAD. Payment is only collected once the minimum cohort size of four participants is confirmed — you will not be charged for a cohort that does not form.

No — and neither can private coaching or any other preparation programme. EPIC provides expert instruction, structured preparation and targeted feedback. Your result on exam day depends on your starting level, how consistently you practise between sessions, your exam-day performance and a range of individual factors.

What the group programme can do is give you a clear understanding of the marking criteria, effective strategies for the target component, and concrete practice with expert feedback — all of which meaningfully improve the probability of reaching your target. But any programme that guarantees a specific score is making a promise it cannot keep.

The group programme currently operates through a waitlist and application form, not an instant purchase. This is intentional — cohorts are matched by exam, component and target-score range to make sure participants are at a broadly similar level. Fill in the waitlist form on this page and we'll contact you within 5–7 days once a suitable cohort is forming. You are not committing to payment at the waitlist stage.

If no suitable cohort forms within a reasonable period (or if we cannot confirm a minimum of four participants before your exam date), you will not be charged and we will let you know promptly. In that situation, we can discuss whether the Strategy Session or a private programme suits your timeline and budget.