FAQ
Who is Band9prep for?
Band9prep is for anyone preparing for IELTS, PTE, or TOEFL exams. Whether you're a student applying for university, a professional seeking career advancement, or someone immigrating to English-speaking countries, our platform provides comprehensive test preparation with personalized study plans, practice tests, and expert guidance.
How much does it cost?
Band9prep offers free resources including practice questions and study guides. Our Premium subscription starts at $12.99/month (or $11/month when billed annually) and includes unlimited practice tests, personalized study plans, detailed performance analytics, speaking practice with AI feedback, writing assessment, and priority email support. We also offer student discounts and flexible payment options.
Which test formats does Band9prep support?
Band9prep specializes in IELTS preparation (both Academic and General Training), and also supports PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT. Our platform covers all four language skills: Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking, with test-specific strategies and practice materials for each exam format.
What makes Band9prep different from other IELTS prep platforms?
Band9prep combines AI-powered personalized learning with expert-created content. We offer real-time speaking practice with pronunciation feedback, automated writing assessment, adaptive practice tests that adjust to your skill level, and detailed analytics to track your progress. Our study plans are customized based on your target score, available study time, and weak areas.
Do you guarantee score improvements?
While we cannot guarantee specific scores (as results depend on individual effort and study consistency), our users typically see 0.5-1.5 band score improvements within 4-8 weeks of consistent practice. We provide a 30-day money-back guarantee if you're not satisfied with our service quality.
Can I access Band9prep on mobile devices?
Yes! Band9prep is fully responsive and works seamlessly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. You can practice anytime, anywhere, and your progress syncs across all devices. We also offer offline practice materials for study sessions without internet access.
How current are your practice tests and materials?
All our practice materials are regularly updated to reflect the latest IELTS, PTE, and TOEFL test formats and question types. Our content team includes certified English teachers and former test examiners who ensure our materials match current official test standards. New practice tests are added monthly.
Do you offer speaking practice with real teachers?
Our Premium plan includes AI-powered speaking practice with instant feedback on pronunciation, fluency, and grammar. For users seeking human interaction, we partner with certified English teachers for one-on-one speaking sessions (available as an add-on service). All teachers are IELTS-trained and provide detailed feedback.
What study materials are included?
Band9prep includes comprehensive study materials: 500+ practice questions, 50+ full-length practice tests, video lessons for each test section, grammar and vocabulary building exercises, essay templates and samples, speaking topic banks, listening practice with various accents, and downloadable study guides and quick reference cards.
How do I track my progress?
Our detailed analytics dashboard shows your performance across all four skills, identifies improvement areas, tracks your practice test scores over time, and provides personalized recommendations. You'll get weekly progress reports and can set custom study goals with milestone tracking to stay motivated.