IELTS Private Tutoring in Jakarta (Indonesia)

The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in an increasingly popular test for students to demonstrate their proficiency with the English language before attending an English-speaking college or university. If you are a Jakarta-based student hoping to attend an English-speaking undergraduate or graduate program, and English is not your first language, let the test prep experts at Manhattan Review help you prepare to demonstrate your proficiency with and understanding of the English language. When it comes to preparing for such an important exam, many students enjoy learning in the company of others and find their peers' questions and comments insightful and helpful. Other students, however, know they do not perform to their full capabilities in a classroom-style group setting, finding themselves distracted by others or frustrated when they must alter their own pace of learning to match that of their peers. Alternatively, they may become bored waiting for others to learn material they have already mastered, leading them to pay less attention or not take studying as seriously as they otherwise would. If you know you learn best through a customized program of study centered around your specific learning needs, we invite you to consider working with one of Manhattan Review's esteemed private tutors. Our experienced and professional educators know just how to help you prepare for the IELTS, ensuring there are no surprises on the day of your test and that you are confident and prepared to attain an impressively high score on the exam.

Working one-on-one with a private tutor has been shown to accelerate learning, helping you master the necessary information to excel on a standardized test while also improving your confidence in your test-taking skills and reducing test-related anxiety. If you know you learn complex information best through individualized attention, consider contacting us at Manhattan Review to learn about our world-class private tutoring options. Our IELTS instructors are the best in the business, and they know just how to guide you to standardized test success, helping you achieve your own academic and collegiate dreams. Here at Manhattan Review, our tutors will work closely with you to identify your unique learning style. They will then use this information to help you leverage the learning strengths you already possess while teaching you to avoid any areas of weakness that might negatively impact your IELTS performance. When you work with a private tutor, you never have to worry about being overlooked or left behind; you also don't have to worry about mastering a concept quickly and then having to wait for the rest of the group to learn it before moving on. When you work with a private tutor, learning occurs on your schedule…you can spend more time on topics that prove challenging for you, and you can move on to new concepts as soon as you have mastered the foundational basics. If you're seeking the highest IELTS score possible, we encourage you to contact us today to learn more about our comprehensive and customizable private tutoring programs.

The IELTS is one of two major exams used by universities in the English-speaking world to assess English language competency (the other exam is the Test of English as a Foreign Language, or TOEFL). The IELTS is a British examination, and it is therefore favored by many universities in the United Kingdom. The TOEFL is an American test, and many U.S. colleges favor it over the IELTS. A number of postsecondary institutions in both the United States and the United Kingdom, however, will accept either the IELTS or the TOEFL, and we advise all of our test prep clients to verify the English requirements of their preferred undergraduate or graduate program. If you have a choice between the IELTS and the TOEFL, the best solution is to try practice versions of both tests, ultimately favoring whichever one is easier for you. It is important to note that there are some clear differences between the two tests…speaking skills, for example, are evaluated by audio recordings on the TOEFL and by in-person interviews on the IELTS.

The IELTS is graded on a scale of 1 to 9, with higher scores reflecting a better understanding of the English language and a stronger ability to communicate effectively in this language. Schools such as Harvard, Stanford, MIT, and Caltech require a minimum IELTS score of 7 in order to obtain admission to undergrade programs, although incoming students routinely have scores higher than this. Most colleges and universities in the United Kingdom and the United States suggest an IELTS score of 6 to 7 in order to be considered competitive for admission.

Manhattan Review has been the leader in standardized test preparation since 1999, and our sought-after instructors are the best in the business. While they have achieved their own impressive academic successes and are familiar with a wide variety of standardized tests, including the IELTS, at Manhattan Review we do not only hire exceptional test-takers…we hire exceptional educators with strong backgrounds in teaching, learning theory, and applied instruction. We are proud to provide Jakarta-area students with the most comprehensive, student-friendly, and resource-driven IELTS preparation, offering effective and efficient resources and materials intentionally designed to boost your test score and your confidence in your test-taking abilities. If you are a non-native English speaker planning to attend a prestigious English-speaking college or university, set yourself up for the success you deserve and partner with the most dedicated and passionate tutors in the test prep industry.

Working with a private tutor allows you to receive personalized instruction that is delivered in ways that make most sense to you, ensuring you retain and recall important information with ease. We take great pride in pairing students with just the right private tutor, and our tutoring options are carefully and thoughtfully designed with your specific learning needs taken into account. Regardless of where you are in your IELTS preparation, our tutors can assist you in making the most of your study time, ensuring you cover all the necessary content and material. We are here to help you achieve the IELTS score you need to attend the undergraduate or graduate program of your dreams, and our test prep materials and resources are unsurpassed in the instructional industry. Those students who work with Manhattan Review's private tutors consistently gain admission into the top English-speaking colleges and universities in the United States and around the world, including Princeton University, Yale University, Harvard University, New York University, Columbia University, the University of Cambridge, Cornell University, Georgetown University, Oxford University, the University of Chicago, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Southern California, the University of Texas at Austin, the University of California at Berkeley, Stanford University, Northwestern University, American University, Rice University, the University of Pennsylvania, and elsewhere.

Our tutors are expert professionals who specialize in helping students just like you obtain the standardized test scores they need to advance towards their collegiate goals. We are here to create a study schedule that works for you, and we offer daytime, evening, and weekend meeting times. Additionally, our tutors are pleased to meet with you in-person or online, depending on your current obligations and availability. Our tutors will provide you with instruction that is both comprehensive and targeted, ensuring nothing is overlooked and that you are prepared and confident on the day of your exam. Contact us today to learn more about the benefits and opportunities available through private tutoring and let us guide you to IELTS success the same way we've helped countless students in Jakarta and around the world.

Meet a Jakarta IELTS Tutor: Deniz E.

From a very young age, Istanbul-born Deniz E. dreamed of one day becoming a world-famous actor. "I'd put on plays with my younger siblings and set up dolls and stuffed animals to be our audience," he laughs. "I charged my parents a small fee each to watch our plays, and all the money I earned went directly back into my home theater company, preparing for the next great living room production." Deniz easily found a home in community theater and made strong friendships among his fellow actors while learning about things like set design, arranging the actors on stage, and the use of music and lighting technology to help set whatever mood the scene called for. When he turned twelve and his father's company transferred the family to Berkeley, California, he was devastated to leave behind his beloved theater group and worried he might never perform on-stage again. "Thankfully, I found a great new home in Berkeley Rep, a world-famous theater group that was incredibly welcoming," he shares with a smile, "and even though some things were very different, many of them were the same, like being on a stage surrounded by lights and looking out at the empty seats, trying to imagine the audience on opening night." Deniz had been fortunate to obtain a basic grasp of English back at his school in Istanbul, but he struggled to use the new language on a daily basis. "I was so anxious, nothing made sense, and everyone spoke so fast, or at least it seemed that way to me." Deniz's family secured the services of a tutor to help their son become comfortable with this new language, and this was an important turning point for him. "Working one-on-one, where I could go at my own pace, learning English wasn't quite as daunting and actually became fun," he shares. When his father's company offered to extend his contract, Deniz whole-heartedly endorsed staying in California, and he soon came to view the Bay Area as his new home.

When it was time to begin applying to colleges, Deniz knew he wanted the best undergraduate education possible, so he worked with his tutor to prepare for the SAT, in addition to completing a prep course with Manhattan Review. Due to his stellar SAT score, plus his high grades and involvement in drama and other extracurricular activities, Deniz was accepted to Stanford University, where he majored in theater and performance studies while minoring in education. "I loved acting because it allowed me be whoever I wanted, and it also helped me connect with other people like me, so teaching drama seemed like the ideal career for me," says Deniz. After graduating from Stanford, Deniz moved down to Southern California and obtained a master's degree in education from the University of California at Los Angeles before accepting a position teaching drama to underserved high school students. During this time, Deniz realized how many of his students struggled with the English language, particularly when it came to writing. "I started having my students write out lines, mostly so they could learn them for whatever play we were doing, but also to help them become more familiar with grammar and other rules of the English language," he explains.

Deniz obtained a TESOL certificate from UCLA and after a few more years of teaching drama (and unofficially teaching English), he was recruited by a non-profit organization to teach English and drama overseas. Deniz was thrilled at such an exciting new opportunity and enjoyed teaching students in South Korea, Japan, Thailand, and Bali. After a few years, however, he decided he liked the idea of putting down roots and staying in one location to start a family. When an opportunity arose to teach English and drama in Jakarta, Deniz accepted the position and packed his suitcase. He soon found a home with the Jakarta office of Manhattan Review, and it was a win-win situation for everyone. Deniz loves helping Jakarta-based students master the English language in preparation of exceling on tests like the IELTS and TOEFL, and he continues to teach drama classes, too. His students appreciate his attention to detail, and there is regularly a waitlist to work with him. When Deniz isn't helping the next generation of English-speakers prepare for their own collegiate success, he can be found attending performances at local and professional theaters, working on a screenplay he hopes to one day direct, and visiting the neighborhood park with his wife and young son.