The BandForge Method
No two students prep the same way. A personalised study plan in six steps
Built by a Gold Medallist and Band 9 scorer with a decade of training students face to face. Every step below exists because we've watched exactly where students plateau — and built a system that catches it before you waste weeks on the wrong thing.
- 01Onboard
- 02Diagnose
- 03Learn
- 04Practice
- 05Review
- 06Progress
STEP 01 / 06
Onboard
Tell us your target band, deadline, and starting level — no two students walk in the same.
- 01
Onboard
Tell us your target band, deadline, and starting level — no two students walk in the same.
- 02
Diagnose
A full diagnostic pinpoints the gap — vocabulary, timing, nerves. Not just a score, a reason.
- 03
Learn
Lessons sequenced to your gap, not a fixed syllabus everyone works through in order.
- 04
Practice
Drills aimed at your weak spot, pulled from real exam question patterns.
- 05
Review
Line-by-line feedback on your writing and speaking — not a generic band descriptor.
- 06
Progress
Track how the gap closes, session by session, so you always know what's left.
What happens in each step
- 1
Onboard
Tell us your target band, deadline, and starting level — no two students walk in the same.
- 2
Diagnose
A full diagnostic pinpoints the gap — vocabulary, timing, nerves. Not just a score, a reason.
- 3
Learn
Lessons sequenced to your gap, not a fixed syllabus everyone works through in order.
- 4
Practice
Drills aimed at your weak spot, pulled from real exam question patterns.
- 5
Review
Line-by-line feedback on your writing and speaking — not a generic band descriptor.
- 6
Progress
Track how the gap closes, session by session, so you always know what's left.
From diagnosis to sprint
A clear loop students can finish
1. Diagnose
Take the free 15-minute diagnostic.
2. See your bands
Get section-wise scores for all four skills.
3. Unlock your plan
Choose a skill pack or the Full Skill Program.
4. Practice
Follow your personalised daily plan until exam day.
5. Get feedback
AI instantly; Band 9 human review within 48 hours.
6. Finish strong
Unlock a full mock; Completion Guarantee if needed.