IELTS Exam Preparation
OET Exam Preparation
English Improvement Classes
1:1 or 2:1 Intensive Classes (Online/Face-to-face)
Majority of our students enrol in our 1:1 or 2:1 classes . We offer 1 or 3 live sessions (Online or Face to Face) for those who are taking their exam soon and would like to get clarification on one specific weak area or to gain confidence prior to the exam. For students who are strong in 2 or more subtests and would like to focus on weak areas, we offer 6 session classes. For those who require help in all areas - Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking, our 12 sessions are the most popular!
Monthly Group Classes (Online/Face-to-face)
For students who love the company of others in person or would like to learn strategies as part of an online group, we hold monthly group intensive classes. Our typical students join us for an average of 3 months, every month they learn the format and structure of the tests, tips and strategies and finally a detailed tutorial going into the understanding of common mistakes and how to avoid them. All our groups are provided free access to practice materials for 3-months.
IELTS and OET Premium Teachers
All our teachers are highly trained and experienced in teaching IELTS - academic, general training and IELTS Life Skills. We are an approved IELTS Registration Partner, you can book any exam anywhere in the Philippines with us.
We are the first and only Premium OET training provider in the Philippines and also a UK Premium OET provider!
We are TEFL and CELTA qualified Filipino and British teachers.
IELTS REGISTRATION PARTNER
Book your IELTS exam anywhere in the Philippines! You can pay via GCash, Bank Transfer or Credit Card or pay in cash in Manila, Kalibo or Iloilo and we will do the rest of the booking for you.
Enjoy 1-month FREE IELTS practice with downloadable materials for those taking the paper-based exam.
IELTS Exam Preparation Training
IELTS Academic
For those who are planning to study or work in a country where English is spoken.We train students from 4.0 to 9.0 levels.
IELTS General
Migrate to a country where English is spoken (Australia, Canada, New Zealand, UK), and for those wishing to study at below degree level.
IELTS Life Skills
Suitable for those applying for the following UK Visa: Family, spouse or partner visa, and Indefinite leave to remain or citizenship.
OET Test Registration Partner
Book your OET Test with SGR Focus Training!
SGR is the Philippines' first OET All-Star Premium Preparation Partner. Our experienced trainers aim to assist you, online or in-person, at all stages of your OET journey. Enjoy FREE access to OET Fundamental Course, available to all professions studying for OET.
OET Exam Preparation Training
OET Medicine
We provide OET courses for doctors requiring both 350/B and 400/B (UK Foundation Doctors). Doctors can book 1:1, 2:1 or group courses.
OET Nursing
Open to both nurses and midwives looking to pass the OET exam with typical scores required at 300 in Writing and 350 in other subtests.
OET Pharmacy
We offer 1:1 tutorials to other healthcare professionals looking to take the OET exam - pharmacists, occupational therapists, etc.
NMC CBT FOR NURSING
We will help you master the ins and outs of the NMC CBT Test of Competence (ToC) to ensure you have the best chance to pass!
Our new online CBT course includes both numeracy and clinical mock tests with tutorials.
Join nursing professionals who have already achieved success in CBT through our training and are now working as UK registered nurses.
English Improvement Courses
English for BPO
Improve your English skills with our online coaching designed specifically for the BPO industry. Gain the necessary language proficiency to excel in business communication and secure high-paying job opportunities.
General English
Improve your level of English and practise language you can use in everyday situations. Our expert and friendly teachers will help you develop your comprehension skills and build your vocabulary to gain new friends and enjoy socialising.
Business English
Business English communication skills are essential for getting ahead at work. Improving your professional business vocabulary and knowledge will help you work more effectively and open up new career opportunities.
English is the key that opens the door of opportunities.
By the end of 2023, we have close to 1700 students registered in our online learning management system (LMS). This includes healthcare professionals (doctors, nurses, pharmacists, etc) as well as international students, overseas workers and immigrants (spouse, fiancé(e), family etc) to pass their English exams to live, work and study in any English-speaking country.
The majority of our classes are 1:1 and small groups of up to 10 students.
Together, we can make it happen!
STUDENT GROUPS
We serve corporate clients (including BPOs, hospitals, and care homes), educational institutions, and recruitment agencies. Our focus is on enhancing staff communication skills and preparing candidates for IELTS or OET exams, which are often required for overseas work visas.
We've been in partnership with some of the biggest care groups in the UK that have senior carers working for them that they would like to train to pass the English requirement (IELTS or OET) for NMC registration. We can teach in our offices or we can go to their care homes to train.
We travel across the UK to teach groups of medical professionals preparing for their OET exam - we do regular training in Glasgow/Aberdeen, Manchester/Birmingham and London.
We travel across the UK to teach groups of medical professionals preparing for their OET exam - we do regular training in Glasgow/Aberdeen, Manchester/Birmingham and London.
We were invited by PESO, Guimaras to support their students who are graduating this year by preparing them for interview and how to write their CVs.
We were invited by PESO, Kalibo, Aklan to support their new workers as they apply for jobs and get interview. We assessed CVs, gave advice, practice their interview skills, etc.
A group of workers hired by a New Zealand company to work as beekeepers. They completed their beekeeping training at St Louis University, Baguio before they were turned over to SGR for English Communication training. We incorporated NZ culture, weather, and Kiwi language and even prepared them for their immigration interview so that they would not panic!
Our second batch of 30+ workers hired by a New Zealand company to work as beekeepers who attended our English Communication Skills training. We incorporated NZ culture, weather, and Kiwi language and even prepared them for their immigration interview so that they would not panic!
Education clients send us their academic students who wish to study abroad - they are normally looking to do their MSc in Australia, the UK, or Canada.
A group of students preparing for their IELTS training as part of their visa requirement to study in Canada.
Training in the Philippines will not be the same without food! Our students taking a break from their intensive studies with drinks and pizza!
We are also in partnership with recruitment agencies who would like to ensure that their recruits are able to pass the IELTS General Training exam for work visa purposes. We travel to client locations as requested - Manila, Cebu, Baguio, Iloilo, Davao and other parts of the Philippines.
We love teaching High School and College students (typically senior/graduating students) as organised and requested by the local government. We teach English communication skills, CV writing and interview skills for future employability.
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
Just some of the feedback we got from our lovely students who are now studying overseas, living with their family overseas or working in their chosen field after passing IELTS and OET.
We are happy to be part of their journey!
Hello Grace!
Many thanks, you are a true inspiration and a damn good teacher!
Thanks for your support and help, without you it wasn't possible. Specially the bits about writing sub-test. I will recommend SGR to anyone who is doing OET.
I needed to take the IELTS Exam to be able to attend a University here in the UK. Grace was not only my teacher but also my guide during the intensive preparation period for reaching my goal. She was very helpful, flexible and guiding through my journey.
Thanks to her, I achieved a score of 7.5 at the first time I took the test. I am very happy that she was my teacher and I would recommend her and SGR to anyone who needs a professional to prepare for IELTS.
Hi Grace, how are you doing?
I can't forget my wonderful experience with SGR, I remember that when I messaged you after my second OET attempt.
I was frustrated and depressed 😫, I felt that I will never pass the writing part of the OET exam. But what happened after taking the writing preparation course with you that I passed the exam with 370 in writing 💪, and now I achieved my dream and I am currently in Australia.
Hello beloved Grace. :-)
This is Asmaa from Sudan. I had my OET exam last April, I was in the first OET discount group you organised then I went for writing correction with you. I passed my test in the first attempt!
I was in London preparing for Plab 2 and took my exam in December. I am now a registered doctor with GMC!
Just wanted to thank you so much for your great support, months back I wouldn't believe that I would be here.
Hey Grace, just wanted to thank you for your help in the training sessions and your materials are very helpful. The results of my exam came out and I've passed so once again thank you!
Thank you so much for the great job that your group has done! I am glad I came across SGR Limited.
It has been a beautiful experience and I hope to continue to broadcast your brand name. Thank you.
Pearl took Writing coaching from us and did her exam in August 2019. Passed! A month later, she again contacted us to help her husband and he too passed the exam!
Congratulations to both of them.
Hi I'm Dr Ayesha, working in the NHS.
I would like to tell about Grace who helped me in my OET reading and finally overcome this stressful exam.
I'm so thankful to her.
Good work Grace, please carry on what you are doing.
Good luck xx
I am very grateful to Grace my OET teacher who helped me a lot with her tips on how to pass OET exam. There’s lots of things which you don’t know them if you practice alone at home and the exam seems to be much easier if you do know these tricks. I am now a nurse for a year and a half and I am happy to practice the job I want!!!
Thanks for all Grace🙏🙏🙏
SGR's education for OET was really useful. They teach practical skills which you can try and use to prepare for different cases.
I've passed my test from the first attempt!
My classes with SGR group has been awesome. I have been taking the classes for almost two months, two to three times a week and I am really happy about my improvement. Now I feel more comfortable and secure with my Reading and writing capabilities.
One great thing about the class is that I could fix my goals with my teacher Grace so she prepared the lessons according to that. It was a completely customized program. I thank my teacher Grace for all her patience and extraordinary enjoyment of teaching English. I fully recommend SGR group as I was eventually able to pass my OET exam with ease so I could move on to the next chapter of my life and take my plab exam to become a doctor in the UK.
L420 R350 W370 S450
Good evening Grace ,
I have passed the OET test
L390 R350 W350 S400
Thanks very much for your help and support.
Sherey
After failing the IELTS exam three times, she enrolled in intensive IELTS lessons with Teacher Tess at SGR.
Sherey registered for our 1:1 IELTS class - from Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. Teacher Tess focused on her weakest area which was Writing. She successfully passed the test and is now a British citizen and a licensed UK nurse with experience in both NHS hospitals and care homes.
Sunita
Nepalese nurse Sunita previously failed OET - L300, R310 and S340 then her company approached SGR to help her train for the next OET exam.
She was particularly worried about Reading when she started - timing and Reading Part C were big issues. We focused on improving these areas as well as Listening which had the lowest score before. We refreshed her Writing and Speaking skills. The strategies worked! Sunita passed her exam with L370 (previously 300), R 350 (310), W 350 (350) and S370 (340).
Dr Bruno
Took IELTS 2x, failed in Listening and Writing. Contacted SGR and was advised to move over to OET.
Dr Bruno was a GP in Brazil and enrolled in one of the biggest IELTS training companies in Australia. In practice, his letters were always awarded an A grade (8.5-9.0 in IELTS) so he thought he was ready for the exam but unfortunately, he failed 2 subtests including Writing. He enrolled with them again, and took on a private writing tutor who continues to score his letters as A but again, he failed the exam in Writing. He was very confused why his practice letters were being graded A but his exams were only 6.5. So he decided to take an assessment with Teacher Grace at SGR, he was assured that his Writing skills were excellent but "borderline" - at risk rather than an excellent A type of letter! He booked 9 writing lessons with us but by letter 5, he followed our writing strategies so well that we advised him he was ready and to use the rest of his lessons for Speaking (his Listening and Reading skills had no issues). He passed on his next exam!
Mae
Initially, she trained for IELTS. Later, she switched to OET as part of a 10-nurse group employed by SGR's care group client.
The private tutoring in Edinburgh included nurses from the Philippines, Romania, and India. After the exam, Mae called Teacher Grace, anxious about not finishing Reading Part A. Grace reassured her, emphasizing Mae's strong Part B and C skills. Three weeks later, Mae's passing results confirmed Grace's optimism.