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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about IELTS preparation at Ascend English

Most students see meaningful improvement within 8-12 weeks of focused preparation. If you’re aiming to jump from a band 5.5 to 6.5 or higher, our intensive program is designed to get you there with structured lessons, weekly mock exams, and personalized feedback on your weak areas.

Academic IELTS is for university applications and professional registration—it’s more demanding with complex reading passages and formal essay writing. General Training is simpler and used for work visas and immigration. We teach both formats, but most students in Malaysia preparing for university choose the Academic track.

We offer both. Our group classes are great for learning exam strategies and practicing with peers, while one-on-one sessions let us focus on your specific challenges—whether that’s speaking confidence or essay structure. Many students combine both for the best results.

Our team includes both native speakers and highly qualified non-native instructors who’ve scored band 8+ themselves. What matters most is their IELTS expertise and understanding of where Malaysian students typically struggle. We’re transparent about our tutors’ backgrounds before you enroll.

We offer a 14-day satisfaction guarantee—if you’re not happy after attending your first lessons, we’ll refund your fees in full. That said, we’re confident in our program because our students consistently achieve their target bands when they commit to the work.

We offer a free 20-minute diagnostic test that covers reading, writing, listening, and speaking. You’ll get an honest assessment of where you stand and what you need to work on to hit your goal band score.

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