Test Preparation Services (TPS)

Premium Test Preparation Online & Home Tutoring 
​613-447-1622 or [email protected]
We are a registered & licensed business educational provider in Gatineau, Quebec
Blumer Education Services (NEQ 3373890576),
Gatineau, Quebec

New Courses

NEW IB EE & TOK Prep Tutorial

IB Extended Essay (EE) & TOK programs now offered

New High School Writing Program
Covers report writing, literature analysis, persuasive essays and narratives. Follows the Ontario curriculum

New AP Literature & Composition Program

Tutors both MCQ strategies for extracts and poems, and the 3 compositions types
We offer training for virtually every standardized test required in Canada. 
  1. If you're a prospective university student needing  IELTS, TOEFL, CAEL, COPE,  PTE or Duolingo , we can help your performance.
  2. If you're a PR or citizen candidate needing CELPIP or IELTS study, we can help improve your chances.
  3. If you're a high school or middle school student planning to enter IB,  SAT, ACT, CAT4 (IB entrance or Private school entrance) training, SSAT or provincial exams, such as the Quebec Ministerial Exams  (online only), we can get your prepared.
TPS offers expert test preparation with expertly designed lessons and certified instructors. Our proven methods help students master exams effectively with focused, personalized guidance.
​Whatever your needs, our trained professionals will create a custom program for you.

We know how hard it can be to find the right tutor—especially when your test is coming soon. Feeling stressed about your exam is normal. You may worry that studying alone won’t prepare you enough, but hiring the wrong tutor could waste your time and money.

Explore the information we provide on each exam. If you’re planning to take a test soon, we list locations, dates, times, and fees more clearly than official test sites. You’ll also find links to practice tests and useful tips.
Many of our students tried other methods before succeeding with us—let’s work together to help you pass.

4.  If you're struggling with the CEGEP Exit Exam, we can get you prepared.
5.  If you're a current IB student or AP student, you can take the EE course, TOK, course or AP Literature & Composition and AP Language & Composition course
6.  If you're a person trying to obtain English proficiency requirements for policing (CAEL) nursing (CELBAN) or business (TOEIC), we can help put you in the right direction.

Why Choose TPS?

Cities that we Service
​Expert Instruction
  • Learn from a highly qualified teacher with 20+ years of test-prep experience, holding an MA in Applied Linguistics, a BEd, and a TESL diploma. (Credentials available upon request.)
Focused & Time-Saving
  • Our 5–7 week programs are designed for efficiency—far shorter than typical language center courses.
  • Flexible Learning Options
  • Choose between in-home or online tutoring (via Zoom), with sessions tailored to your schedule--30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours.
Comprehensive Feedback
  • Writing & Speaking: Detailed feedback via voice-recorded PowerPoint slideshows.
  • Free Speaking Assessment: Submit voice recordings for evaluation.
  • Free Editing: Get feedback on up to 10 writing submissions, even after your program ends.
  • Official Materials Only
    We use only official test materials—no spin-off content—so you practice with the most accurate resources.
Mock Exams & Custom Plans
  • Realistic mock exam at the end of your program.
  • Adjustable lessons: Add or omit topics based on your needs.
Extra Support

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Our Expertise & Flexibility

Wide Range of Test Preparation
Our teachers specialize in  CELPIP, IB, SAT, AP classes, CELBAN, Duolingo, SSAT, IELTS,  TOEFL, and ACTexams. Whether you need general English improvement or targeted test strategies, we adapt lessons to your goals.
Personalized Learning
Every course is customized to your:
  • Current English level (share your self-assessment or past results)
  • Weakest skills (e.g., listening, speaking, writing)
  • Test timeline (e.g., urgent vs. long-term preparation)
Convenient Tutoring Options
  • Online lessons (serving students worldwide via Zoom)
  • In-person tutoring (available for Ottawa and Gatineau residents at home or nearby libraries)
Limited Availability – Reserve Your Spot
Courses book quickly! To get started:
  1. Contact us at 613-447-1622 or [email protected].
  2. Share details about:
    • Your English level and test history (if repeating an exam)
    • Specific skills you want to improve
    • Your ideal schedule

我们的专业与灵活性
广泛的考试辅导范围
我们的教师专攻 CELPIP、IELTS、TOEFL、SAT、ACT、AP、IB、SSAT、CELBAN 和 Duolingo 考试。无论您需要全面提高英语能力还是针对性的应试技巧，我们都能根据您的目标调整课程。
个性化学习方案
每项课程均根据以下因素定制：
  • 您目前的英语水平（请提供自我评估或过往成绩）
  • 薄弱环节（如听力、口语、写作）
  • 考试时间安排（紧急备考或长期准备）
灵活的授课方式
  • 在线课程（通过Zoom全球授课）
  • 上门辅导（渥太华和加蒂诺居民可预约家中或附近图书馆授课）
名额有限，请尽快预约
课程报名迅速！请按以下步骤开始：
  1. 联系我们：电话 613-447-1622 或邮箱 [email protected]。
  2. 请提供：
    • 您的英语水平及考试历史（如曾重考）
    • 需要重点提高的技能
    • 您理想的上课时间
“许多学生因单项薄弱（如口语或写作）而重考。让我们针对性突破——不再盲目备考。”

Tiếng ViệtChuyên Môn & Linh Hoạt

Luyện Thi Đa Dạng
Giáo viên chúng tôi chuyên luyện thi CELPIP, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, AP, IB, SSAT, CELBAN và Duolingo. Dù bạn cần cải thiện tiếng Anh tổng quát hay chiến thuật làm bài, chúng tôi sẽ điều chỉnh bài học phù hợp.
Học Theo Nhu Cầu
Mỗi khóa học được thiết kế riêng dựa trên:
  • Trình độ hiện tại (vui lòng chia sẻ tự đánh giá hoặc kết quả thi trước)
  • Kỹ năng yếu (nghe, nói, viết, v.v.)
  • Thời gian biểu (ôn cấp tốc hay dài hạn)
Hình Thức Học Thuận Tiện
  • Trực tuyến (qua Zoom cho học viên toàn cầu)
  • Tại nhà (dành cho cư dân Ottawa và Gatineau, có thể học ở nhà hoặc thư viện gần nhà)
Số Lượng Có Hạn – Đăng Ký Sớm!
Lớp học kín chỗ nhanh! Các bước đăng ký:
  1. Liên hệ: Gọi 613-447-1622 hoặc email [email protected].
  2. Cung cấp thông tin:
    • Trình độ tiếng Anh và lịch sử thi (nếu thi lại)
    • Kỹ năng cần cải thiện
    • Thời gian học mong muốn

"Nhiều học viên thi lại do kỹ năng riêng (như nói hoặc viết) chưa tốt. Hãy tập trung vào điểm yếu của bạn—không còn học mò nữa."

Notre Expertise & Flexibilité

Préparation à Divers Tests
Nos enseignants sont spécialisés dans CELPIP, IELTS, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, AP, IB, SSAT, CELBAN et Duolingo. Que vous ayez besoin d’améliorer votre anglais général ou de stratégies ciblées, nous adaptons les leçons à vos objectifs.
Apprentissage Personnalisé
Chaque programme est ajusté selon :
  • Votre niveau d’anglais actuel (partagez une auto-évaluation ou vos résultats antérieurs)
  • Vos difficultés (ex. écoute, expression orale, écriture)
  • Votre échéance (préparation urgente ou à long terme)
Options Pratiques
  • Cours en ligne (via Zoom, partout dans le monde)
  • Cours à domicile (pour les résidents d’Ottawa et Gatineau, à domicile ou en bibliothèque)
Places Limitées – Réservez Vite !
Les cours se remplissent rapidement ! Pour commencer :
  1. Contactez-nous au 613-447-1622 ou par email à [email protected].
  2. Précisez :

    • Votre niveau d’anglais et vos antécédents aux tests (si répété)
    • Les compétences à renforcer
    • Vos disponibilités

"Beaucoup d’étudiants échouent à cause de compétences spécifiques (comme l’oral). Travaillons ensemble sur les vôtres—plus de tâtonnements."
We have home tutoring courses throughout the Ottawa region and online courses for students all over the world. If you have a specific course, namely  CAT 5  IELTS, SAT, SSAT, IB prep,  CELPIP, AP Literature & Compoition,  Ap Language & Composition and TOEFL,  look closely at the program in tutor services or tutor courses to see what fits. 

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Check our Find a Tutor page to see about the availability and schedule of a tutor in your area. If you have any special test programs specific to a particular school or special purposes class, please give us an e-mail at [email protected] or phone at 613 4471622. 

Test Selction

TPS Student studying Immigration Preparation
                                            Immigration English Tests  移民测试
TPS student studying for High School Test - Provincial Exam
                                               School Courses  省考  Writing Course
                                         University Entrance Tests 大学入学测试
TOEFL IBT
SAT    
IELTS (Academic  Module)
​CAEL CE
Duolingo
COPE

Information about the Tests

Just want information on the various tests, free practice or tips ? You are also welcome to browse for the  latest exam schedule updates. 

FAQs

What Area range of home tutoring DO YOU COVER? ​辅导覆盖的区域？
TPS covers the whole of the Ottawa area including Gatineau, Chelsea, Aylmer and Cumberland. Outside of this area we conduct online tutoring. Of course anyone can do online tutoring in Ottawa as well. ​
​TPS覆盖整个渥太华地区，包含Gatineau, Chelsea, Aylmer and Cumberland。 在这区域之外，我们只能在线辅导。 当然，任何渥太华学生都可以在线辅导。
What are your tutor's qualifications?​ 老师的资历？
TPS has a policy of only using qualified teachers trained in teaching and tutoring. Teachers should have either an Education Degree and/or TESL Diploma and should demonstrate experience with international students. See our teacher qualification page for details. 
​​TPS有一项政策，只使用在教学辅导接受过培训的合格教师。 教师应具有教育学位和/或TESL文凭，并具备国际学生辅导经验。 有关详情请参阅我们的教师资格页。
WHy is the BC Provincial Exams offered by online only?　​为什么仅在线提供BC省考试？
The likelihood Ottawa residents requesting it would be remote so the program assumes online tutoring.​
但由于Ottawa 没有测试中心辅导需求将会比较低，所以只有在线辅导。
What is the payment plan & HOW DO I PAY?​　付款计划和方式
You pay for the first class in advance if it is online. If you are meeting the teacher you pay after class on the first lesson.  If you choose to continue thereafter, you will pay for the next 4 classes in advance. You can pay by cash, cheque or e-interac. Payment for online tutorial is only through e-interac
在线辅导第一堂课必须在课前付款，线下可以在课后付费，如果您选择继续，将会每４堂课预收。我们接受现金，支票或 e-interac付款，在线辅导只接受e-interac付款。
can we only take a one hour class?​　我们能上一个小时吗？
Yes, if the tutorial is online. If by home tutoring it does have a 2 hour minimum. ​
如果线上辅导是可以的， 但如果上门辅导最少2小时。
Does the tutor meet with the student before the lessons?​　老师在上课之前与学生会面吗？
Yes, but via skype. This is to avoid time and travel by the tutor and provides comfort to the client if they are not yet really sure they want to proceed.​　
​可以的，但通过Skype， 这是为了避免浪费老师在路上的时间，如果学生还没确定要聘用老师也不会觉得尴尬。
my child is not taking a test but needs help with assignments. are you qualified to teach a younger student?​我的孩子只需要学校作业辅导， 你们有教年纪年小的学生吗？
Yes. Tutors are trained teachers from grades 3-12 and will work with all students struggling with English and Social Studies
我们老师可以教3-12年级，学生如果在英语或社会科需要辅导我们都可以提供。

Updates

March 15 2025
Just to reiterate a point I made some time back, all SAT tests are effectively the dSAT unless you make special request for accommodation (eg you demonstrate a special challenge such as visual impairment, tremors, technology allergy etc). Please refer to our SAT Exam page for a more comprehensive list of those who may qualify provided documented evidence is provided to the College Board.

February 12 2025
COPE will resume again this year.This is a test accepted by the U of Toronto. Check out the test at our COPE website

February 6  2025
IDP IELTS has announced that test centers will be using pen only in the paper based testing effect starting January 25 2025. Pencils will no longer be allowed. Pens will be given to test takers so do not bring in any. The rationale is that too many takers were causing disturbance by sharpening pencils and erasing. Tutors will be asking students to do written practice writing in pen. It is recommended to darkly cross off anything that you wish to omit, but not to be afraid to make edits.

January 29 2025
Happy Spring Festival or Luni-solar New Year

January 5th 2025
Happy New Year. Just a reminder to all about the upcoming math test for all IB applicants.

December 25 2024
Merry Christmas to all students and I wish all of you a successful New Year

December 22
Congratulations to those applying for the IB program. Submission date was on December 22

February 22 2024
SAT is going digital. As of now, one can take either the dSAT or SAT (paper) this spring. The SAT will convert completely to the dSat in 2025, for the graduating classes in Spring. We will be creating a page on this shortly but for now, you can get extensive explanation of the differences here. Essentially, reading and wriing are combined, it is adaptive (gets harder as you get answers right) and the reading passages are shorter

February 10 2024
Happy Lunar New Year

January 15 2024
Congratulations to all those IB applicants getting through the last process of the application - the math exam.

December 25 2023
Merry Christmas to all students present and past

December 22 2023
Congratulations to all that completed the application for IB entry. Do not forget the date you registered for the math in January

April 17 2023
The IDP now offer the IELTS exam online in Canada - meaning you can take it at home. To book a session try this as a direct link




Registration Links for Exams 


For those here to register for a specific test, you may find the below links useful. In general phoning them is a waste of time since they will direct you to the official websites anyways. Remember that just because a test may be held in a certain center or school venue does not mean that they will take inquiries. Since the outbreak of COVID 19 many tests now offer home online tests.
 
IB program    Colonel By IB registration site   or    Merivale High School IB registration site
IELTS              Official IELTS registration procedure
CELPIP           Official Paragon registration site for CELPIP
CAEL              Official Paragon registration site for CAEL
TOEFL            Official ETS TOEFL registration site 
SAT                 Official College Board SAT registration site
SSAT              Official SSAT registration site
COPE             Official COPE registration site
Duoliongo     Duolingo test registration site

If you need help with any of the tests not listed above or if you are having trouble navigating the sites just call us at 613 447 1622 

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Language support: Français, 普通话, Tiếng Việt (by phone/appointment).
Contact:  (613) 447 1622  ([email protected])
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