Courses and resources
Study smart, pay only for what helps.
Free and paid resources for IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, Duolingo, GRE, GMAT and SAT, starting with the official material and adding courses where they genuinely help.
IELTS
Start with the official material so you know exactly how the test is built, then add a course only if you need structured help.
Want more options? Browse IELTS on Coursera or on Udemy. Quality varies, so use the checklist below.
TOEFL
ETS updated the test, so rely on current official material rather than old books.
Want more options? Browse TOEFL on Coursera or on Udemy. Quality varies, so use the checklist below.
PTE Academic
PTE is scored by computer, so official scored practice tests are especially useful.
Want more options? Browse PTE Academic on Coursera or on Udemy. Quality varies, so use the checklist below.
Duolingo English Test
Check that your universities accept it before you invest time preparing.
Want more options? Browse Duolingo English Test on Coursera or on Udemy. Quality varies, so use the checklist below.
Oxford Test of English
It is accepted by fewer universities than IELTS or TOEFL, so confirm acceptance first.
Want more options? Browse Oxford Test of English on Coursera or on Udemy. Quality varies, so use the checklist below.
GRE
Official practice shows the real question style. Rebuild the math basics for free if Quant is your weak spot.
ETS (official)
Free and paidGRE General Test preparation
Official test information, free practice material and paid practice tests.
Open resource (opens in a new tab)Khan Academy
FreeKhan Academy Math
Free lessons and exercises to rebuild arithmetic, algebra and geometry before Quant practice.
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Want more options? Browse GRE on Coursera or on Udemy. Quality varies, so use the checklist below.
GMAT
Start with the official materials. They match the real exam's difficulty better than most third-party sets.
GMAC (official)
Free and paidGMAT exam and official preparation
Official exam information, free starter material and paid practice exams and question banks.
Open resource (opens in a new tab)Khan Academy
FreeKhan Academy Math
Free refresher for the quantitative basics.
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Want more options? Browse GMAT on Coursera or on Udemy. Quality varies, so use the checklist below.
SAT
The best SAT resources are free and official.
Khan Academy and College Board
FreeOfficial Digital SAT Prep
Free lessons and practice built for the digital SAT, in partnership with the test owners.
Open resource (opens in a new tab)College Board (official)
FreeSAT Suite of Assessments
Official test information, registration and full-length practice.
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Want more options? Browse SAT on Coursera or on Udemy. Quality varies, so use the checklist below.
English and academic skills
Whatever test you take, stronger English and writing lift every score.
BBC
FreeBBC Learning English
Free lessons, listening practice and vocabulary at every level.
Open resource (opens in a new tab)Khan Academy
FreeGrammar
Free lessons and exercises on grammar and sentence structure.
Open resource (opens in a new tab)Coursera
PaidAcademic English: Writing
A structured specialization on academic writing, useful for essays and statements of purpose. Check Coursera for financial aid or audit options.
Open resource (opens in a new tab)Coursera
Check providerLearning How to Learn
A well-known course on study technique, memory and avoiding procrastination.
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Want more options? Browse academic English on Coursera or on Udemy. Quality varies, so use the checklist below.
Choosing a course
Five checks before you pay.
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Start with official material
The test owners publish the real format and free practice. Use it before you pay for anything.
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Check the date
Test formats change. Prefer material updated for the current version of the test.
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Read recent reviews
Look for recent ratings from students with a similar goal, not only a high average.
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Match it to your weakest skill
A course that drills your weak section helps more than a general one.
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Do not pay for guarantees
No course can guarantee a score. Treat that promise as a red flag.
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