Strengthen your engineering application with 1:1 ESAT tutoring

Tutoring is priced as a lesson package, based on weekly lesson count and total duration. No crowded classroom, no idle hours: every lesson you pay for is one-on-one. You receive a clear quote and plan in the free initial consultation — no surprise costs and nothing added later.

Mathematics 1 is compulsory for all candidates; the remaining modules are determined by the program you apply to. For example, some engineering programs require physics, while science programs may ask for chemistry or biology. We clarify which modules you should study based on your target programs' requirements.

The ESAT was introduced to replace the ENGAA (Engineering Admissions Assessment) and NSAA (Natural Sciences Admissions Assessment) previously used by the University of Cambridge; Imperial College London also uses the ESAT for certain programs. Because its structure is based on module selection, it adapts more flexibly to the program a candidate applies to than the older tests.

The ESAT draws on school-level mathematics and science; however, its questions often require applying that knowledge quickly and flexibly. Preparation therefore focuses not only on revising topics but also on the question types in the exam format and on time management.

You take three modules: Mathematics 1 is compulsory plus the two your course requires. Each module is 27 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes; two hours in total. No calculator, and wrong answers are not penalised.

The October sitting is 12–16 October 2026 and the January sitting 4–8 January 2027. Cambridge accepts only October; Imperial accepts either. Registration opens in August and the test is taken at Pearson VUE centres.

Each module gets a scaled score from 1.0 to 9.0; there is no combined total. Candidates invited to interview at Cambridge typically have module scores of 6.0 and above; Imperial varies by department. Universities read the score alongside predicted grades and references.

Your course page decides: engineering and physics usually need Mathematics 1 + Mathematics 2 + Physics; chemical engineering Mathematics 2 + Chemistry; natural and life sciences two science modules matching your interests. In the first call we read the course requirement together and build the plan around it.

For a student taking A-Level or IB sciences, twelve weeks at 6–8 hours a week is enough. The weight of the preparation is speed, not syllabus: calculator-free working, estimation techniques and timed 40-minute sets. Starting in July is ideal for the October sitting.

Yes. Coaching can be taken alongside your tutoring or on its own. Your coach tracks your study routine and progress, updates the plan based on practice-test results and aligns your university application timeline with your lessons. We agree the scope, frequency and price together in the initial consultation.

All lessons are online and one-on-one. Your tutor works live with you on screen, combining teaching, practice and exam strategy in a single flow. Lessons can be recorded so you can review them any time.

In the initial consultation we assess your current level, discuss your target and exam date, and outline your personal programme and its price. The consultation is free; you decide afterwards whether to start.

Lesson days and times are arranged entirely around your schedule. Weekly lesson count is planned together in the consultation based on your target, level and time until the exam.

Our tutors are experienced specialists who know the exam format and scoring logic. After your assessment you are matched with the tutor that best fits your needs.

We hold the first call with the parent, the student or both; the plan, lesson frequency and pricing are confirmed with the parent. Once lessons start you receive regular progress summaries and practice-test results, and you can speak to the tutor or coach at any time.