Get your SABIS student ready for TOEFL.
One-to-one sessions with a specialist TOEFL tutor, built around your child's SABIS High School level and target score.
What every SABIS parent should know about TOEFL.
TOEFL measures English proficiency across reading, listening, speaking and writing. For SABIS High School students, a strong TOEFL score supports university applications and demonstrates academic English readiness at an internationally recognised standard.
The TOEFL iBT is an internationally recognised English language proficiency test accepted by thousands of universities worldwide. SABIS High School students typically sit it as part of their university admissions pathway, particularly for US, Canadian, and European institutions.
TOEFL iBT scores range from 0 to 120, with each of the four sections scored out of 30. Universities set their own minimum thresholds, so understanding target scores early helps students plan their preparation and track progress against a clear grading benchmark.
TOEFL iBT is offered year-round at registered test centres and via home-based testing. Most SABIS High School students begin preparation in Grades 10 or 11 to allow time for resits if needed before university application deadlines.
A group class can't do this.
Lessons built around the gaps
Your tutor pinpoints exactly which TOEFL section is capping your child's score and focuses every session on closing that gap.
Real TOEFL task technique
Students practise timed integrated writing, speaking responses and reading passages using official TOEFL materials and the ETS scoring rubrics.
Parents kept in the loop
After every session, parents receive a progress note covering what was covered, where the student stands, and what comes next.
The English test that unlocks university admissions worldwide.
The TOEFL iBT, developed by ETS, is the world's most widely accepted English proficiency test. SABIS High School students across the GCC sit it to meet university admissions requirements, particularly for institutions in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
The test assesses reading, listening, speaking, and writing, each scored out of 30, giving a total out of 120. Universities set their own minimum entry scores, and students can retake the exam as many times as needed across multiple test series throughout the year.
One-to-one TOEFL lessons follow the exact task types and scoring rubrics students face on test day. Tutors align every session to the student's current proficiency level and target band, so preparation is precise rather than general.
What a one-to-one TOEFL lesson actually looks like.
Every session follows a tested structure: diagnose, teach, practise, review. Your child leaves each lesson with a clear sense of progress and a concrete task to work on before the next session.
Book a trial lessonA typical 60-minute session
- 0-5 min
Recap and quick diagnostic
The tutor reviews homework from the previous session and asks two or three targeted questions to pinpoint where the student is struggling most today.
Example: The tutor checks a student's integrated writing response from the previous session, identifies weak topic sentence structure, and flags it for teaching this lesson.
- 5-25 min
Teach the target skill
The tutor explains the specific TOEFL skill or task type causing the most difficulty, modelling the correct approach with annotated examples from official TOEFL materials.
Example: Teaching the TOEFL Reading section's 'Inference' question type, the tutor walks through how to locate implicit evidence and eliminate distractor answer choices efficiently.
- 25-50 min
Apply it to real TOEFL tasks
The student attempts timed TOEFL practice tasks while the tutor observes, then scores the response against the official ETS rubric and gives precise, actionable feedback.
Example: The student completes a timed Independent Speaking Task 1 response; the tutor scores it on delivery, language use, and topic development using the ETS 0-4 rubric.
- 50-60 min
Review, set homework, report
The tutor summarises what improved this session, sets a focused homework task for the week, and sends a written progress note to the parent after the call ends.
Example: Homework set to complete two Listening section conversations from an ETS official practice test and note any vocabulary causing comprehension difficulty.
After the lesson
Parents receive a written session note covering progress made, the homework set, and the focus for the next lesson. All session recordings are saved and available to review at any time. Detailed analytics across 20-plus parameters give families a clear picture of where their child stands.
Four simple steps.
Tell us the goal
Share your child's TOEFL target score and test date.
Get matched
We pair your child with a specialist TOEFL tutor.
Trial lesson
Attend a trial session to confirm it's the right fit.
Start preparing
Book weekly sessions and track progress every step.
The test that turns strong English into a university offer.
TOEFL iBT is set by ETS and accepted by thousands of universities worldwide. SABIS High School students sit it to demonstrate academic English proficiency across reading, listening, speaking, and writing, with a total score out of 120 used by admissions teams globally.
Preparation matters because each section rewards specific test-taking technique, not just general English ability. Targeted one-to-one coaching helps students reach their required band efficiently and confidently before application deadlines.
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Why families across the GCC trust Tuitional.
My daughter's TOEFL score jumped by 14 points after just six sessions. The tutor knew exactly which speaking and writing tasks to work on first. She sat her test with real confidence and got the score her university required. We couldn't be happier with the support Tuitional provided.
The tutor was patient and structured every lesson clearly. My son always knew what he was working on and why. His reading comprehension score improved by 6 points in four weeks, and we received progress notes after every session, which gave us real peace of mind.
I used to find TOEFL speaking tasks terrifying. My tutor showed me how to structure responses using the template approach and we practised until it felt natural. I got a 26 in speaking on test day, which I never thought was possible before these sessions.
Scheduling was simple and the sessions fit around my daughter's SABIS school timetable. Within two months her total TOEFL score moved from 88 to 103. The tutor matched her pace perfectly and never made her feel rushed or behind.
SABIS TOEFL tutoring, your questions answered.
The things parents and students ask us most, answered in plain language.
?Do your tutors know the SABIS High School curriculum?+
Yes. Our TOEFL tutors work with SABIS High School students across the GCC and understand how the SABIS academic programme relates to the English skills tested on TOEFL iBT. Sessions are aligned to your child's current SABIS level and their target test score.
?How many sessions will my child need before the TOEFL?+
It depends on your child's current English level and target score. Most students benefit from a diagnostic session first, which helps the tutor map a realistic preparation plan. Some students need four to six focused sessions; others prepare over a longer period before their test date.
?Which sections of TOEFL iBT do your tutors cover?+
All four. Our tutors cover TOEFL Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing in every programme. Sessions can focus on one section at a time if a student has a specific weak area, or rotate across all four to build total score improvement before the exam.
?Can my child start TOEFL prep while still in SABIS school?+
Yes, and most students do. All sessions are online and scheduled around your child's SABIS school timetable. Evening and weekend slots are available so preparation never conflicts with regular school commitments.
?What score can my child realistically achieve with tutoring?+
We don't publish score guarantees or pass-rate statistics. What we can say is that every session is diagnostic, targeted, and tracked. Your child's tutor sets session goals based on their starting level and works systematically toward the band their target university requires.
?How much does TOEFL tutoring with Tuitional cost?+
Rates vary by level and package. You can review all current options on our tutoring packages page, where you'll find flexible pay-per-session and package pricing with no lock-in. You can also contact us directly if you'd like guidance on the right package for your child's timeline.
Book a TOEFL trial lesson today.
Tell us your child's SABIS year group and TOEFL target score. We'll match them with the right tutor and have a trial lesson ready to book within one working day.
- Specialist TOEFL tutors for SABIS High School students
- Live, one-to-one online sessions, no pre-recorded classes
- Flexible scheduling around your child's school timetable
- All sessions recorded and available to review anytime