Test Preparation Services (TPS)

Premium Test Preparation Online & Home Tutoring 
​613-447-1622 or info@tpstests.com

NEW Duolingo English Test Tutorial

Duolinguo English Test (DET) Tutorials Now Offered.

NEW ONLINE High School WRITING Program
Covers report writing, literature analysis, persuasive essays and narratives. Follows the Ontario curriculum
Finding a tutor is often a headache, especially when your test is only weeks away. Feeling stressed over an exam is not fun. You have probably realized that if you do not use a tutor, you may not be adequately prepared, but if you hire an unsatisfactory tutor, you may waste even more time and money. 



We offer training for virtually every standardized test required in Canada. 
  1. If you're a prospective university student needing  IELTS, TOEFL, CAEL,Duoingo or CanTEST, 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 struggling with 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.
  4. If you're a person trying to obtain English proficiency requirements for policing (CAEL CE) nursing (CELBAN) or business (TOEIC) , we can help put you in the right direction.
TPS is a leading tutorial school for English test preparation throughout the world for IB enrichment, online high school writing programs, IELTS, CanTEST, CAT4, TOEFL, SAT, ACT, CAEL Duolingo and CELPIP
​The goal of TPS is to provide you with the most professional test preparation courses throughout the world. Your tutorials will help you to study in the most efficient and focused manner. All teachers are certified and well qualified.
​Whatever the case, we have trained professionals ready to put together a tailor-made program.


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Why Choose TPS?

  • ​Lessons are taught by a top professional in the field: a teacher with over 20 years of experience in teaching test preparation, MA in Applied Linguistics, BEd, TESL diploma (credentials available upon request).
  • We conduct both home and online tutoring.
  • We only use official materials in lessons. We do not sell our own spin-off material and we only stick to official testing site practice tests.
  • Sessions are flexible around your needs.
  • We can provide a realistic mock exam at the end of the program. Online Sessions can be 30 minutes, 1 hour or 2 hours each.
  • Our needs assessment gives you a chance to communicate your own demands.
  • Free editing and assessment of up to 10 writing submissions in a 4-7 lesson program.
  • Free speaking assessment by sending in voice recording in the speaking sections.
  • Feedback is given by PowerPoint voice recorded slideshows. Online sessions are through Skype, using 'share screen and sound' functions.
  • We do assist with application procedures at no extra cost (Eg  IB, IELTS, TOEFL, & CanTEST)

Pick a Test for More Information
Our teachers teach IB (CAT 4) SAT SSAT, IELTS, CELPIP, TOEFL, CELBAN, Duolingo and ACT preparation. We design courses for students' needs and situations. We also offer home tutoring options to Ottawa and Gatineau residents. Students can receive their lessons in their homes or in nearby libraries.

As courses can book quickly, it's best to contact us at 613-447-1622 or by e-mail at info@tpstests.com as soon as you're certain you have the time to commit to a program.

欢迎来到TPS网站，寻找一位合适辅导老师往往是最头痛的事， 特别是当考试即将来临，您可能意识到准备不够充分。 但是，如果您遇到一位不满意辅导老师，您可能会浪费时间和金钱， 并且耽误考试和一连串的种种不便。

TPS的目标是使您能够以最有效的，有重点地学习，为您提供最专业的考试辅导课程。所有辅导教师都是合格和有专业的帮助学生克服学习障碍， 如需详情请和我们联系电(613 447 1622)，或发邮件至info@tpstests.com
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Trouver un tuteur est souvent un mal de tête, surtout lorsque votre test est à seulement quelques semaines. Se sentir stressé par un examen n'est pas amusant. Vous vous rendez compte probablement que si vous n'utilisez pas de tuteur, vous ne devriez pas être préparé adéquatement, mais si vous engagez un tuteur insatisfaisant, vous risquez de perdre encore plus de temps et d'argent.
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L'objectif de TPS est de vous fournir les cours de préparation aux tests les plus professionnels à Ottawa / Gatineau afin que vous puissiez étudier de la manière la plus efficace et la plus ciblée. Tous les enseignants sont certifiés et qualifiés. Nos enseignants enseignent SSAT, IELTS, LPI, CELPIP, TOEFL, CELBAN et ACT et conçoivent des cours autour des besoins et de la situation des étudiants. Nous offrons des cours à Ottawa. Les élèves peuvent avoir leurs leçons dans leurs maisons ou dans les bibliothèques voisines.

Comme les cours peuvent réserver rapidement, il est préférable de nous contacter au 613 447 1622 ou par e-mail à info@tpstests.com dès que vous êtes certain que vous avez le temps de vous engager.

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 CanTEST, CAT 4  IELTS, SAT, SSAT, IB prep,  CELPIP, 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 info@tpstests.com or phone at 613 4471622. 


Immigration Preparation
                                            Immigration English Tests  移民测试
High School Test - Provincial Exam
                                                School Courses  省考
CAT 4
                                         University Entrance Tests 大学入学测试

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

April 27 2022
A number of my students reported that the reading section of CELPIP seemed to be tricky in the last session. It often occurs that a certain subskill sections can be a harder version than usual. Don't let it discourage you - reading and listening sections can at times seem out of sync (easier or harder) than previous versions.

March 5th 2021
A number of institutions now accept Duolingo English Test, including BCIT, ,Brandon University, Brock University, Camosun College , Cape Breton University
Capilano University, Carleton University, Concordia University,  College of the Rockies, Columbia College Vancouver, Dalhousie University, Douglas College, Emily Carr University of Art + Design Grant MacEwan University, KPU - Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Lakehead University, Langara College, Lethbridge College, McGill University, McMaster University Mount Allison University, Okanagan College,  Olds College, Queen's University, Red Deer College, Royal Roads University, Ryerson University, Selkirk College-, Simon Fraser University, University of Alberta.,  University of Calgary,  University of Guelph,  University of Regina,  University of Saskatchewan, , University of New Brunswick, University of Ottawa University of Windsor, Vancouver Island University. See more for  fuller list at our site page on admissions for DET

February 27th 2021
We are proud to now introduce a new program for those taking the Duolingo English Test. This is a test we are excited about and are especially happy that the cost of this test is very affordable at $49 US or about $63 Cdn/ test. See our page about the test and the advantages and disadvantages of the Duolingo Test.

January 22nd 2021
Do not just see your only options as being IELTS, CAEL TOEFL or CanTEST. Duolingo offers now an English proficiency test that is becoming widely accepted ad we invite you to research it. We will be adding pages and offering a preparation course i it shortly. As well, the PTE test is growing in stature and we do offer programs in it.

January 14th, 2021
IELTS has resumed online testing at the IELTS testing centers: St Pauls and Algonquin in Ottawa.
There are a number of safety guidelines for the non-online tests. Please check the official site for details.

November 3, 2021
CAT 4 for Merivale and Colonel By high schools have been cancelled. It is still on for Ashbury College (private school) in November.
We have just learned through the websites of Merivale and Colonel By and through follow-up confirmation that the CAT 4 has been cancelled this year. Instead there will be  written assignment involving photo response from 400- 500 words. If you feel your child is stuck.

October 31, 2020
Happy Halloween! For CAT 4 students, remember to keep up with your application process. If you are applying to Ashbury, do not forget to follow all the application processes as the deadlines are much sooner than for those at Colonel By or Merivale Secondary School

October 26, 2020
All lessons are alive and well. all now by online tutoring. the lessons are well organised to go just as efficiently as hoe tutoring and even final exams are implemented in the final stage of the programs

March 15, 2020
We are pleased to offer a new 5 lesson writing program for students who have seen school closures around the nation due to the coronavirus outbreak. |This program prepares students for the rigors of writing in the areas of report writing, literature analysis, rhetorical writing (persuasive essays) and narratives.

March 13, 2020
The number of test venues cancelling test dates due to the coronavirus outbreak is growing and we suspect virtually all will be cancelled very soon. IELTS and CELPIP are still offering test dates.
Here is some information regarding CELPIP, IELTS, TOEF and CAEL. Nothing has been updated for the CanTEST.
https://www.celpip.ca/coronavirus-covid-19-update/
https://www.ielts.org/news/2020/covid19-information-for-our-global-test-taker-community 
https://www.ets.org/s/cv/toefl/the-americas/
https://www.cael.ca/coronavirus-covid-19-update/


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
CanTEST        Official University of Ottawa CanTEST 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 

Try Our New IELTS Interactive Simulation Exam and Send in Voice Recordings
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