AI-assisted · Padang · since 2018

Your AI-assisted
path to band 7.0

Real teachers + AI practice tools — IELTS, scholarships, and STEM, taught live in Padang by TESOL & CELTA certified mentors.

Grade my Task 1 Band descriptors Scholarship essay tips Speaking Part 2 cue
elia-tutor · Writing Task 1 · live
Kenzie · student I wrote an intro for the bar-chart question. Can you check if it’s band 7?
Elia AI tutor Your paraphrase is solid. Overview is missing though — add 1 sentence covering the two biggest trends. Want me to show an example?
Kenzie · student Yes please, and tag Teacher Stewart for a final check.
Elia AI tutor Sent a draft + flagged Stewart (former IELTS examiner). He usually replies within 4h on weekdays.
12International teachers
100%TESOL / CELTA certified
500+IELTS learners trained
6.5→7.5Average band leap
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Three programs, one north star.

Every course is taught live by CELTA/TESOL teachers and paired with our AI practice assistant. Start free, upgrade when you’re ready.

01
Free · 6 steps

Intro to IELTS Writing

A 6-step self-paced module. Learn Task 1 fundamentals, get instant AI feedback on your drafts, and unlock your first live class for free.

03
Jun 11–19, 2026 · Ages 12–17

STEM Summer Camp · Guangzhou

Robotics, coding, creative design + team challenges at South China Normal University. No maths required — taught in English with Indonesian support.

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AI helps you practice.
Humans get you to band 7.

Our small faculty holds CELTA, TESOL and PhD-level credentials, and has trained thousands of Indonesian students for international study.

Aretha

Aretha Nasroen, PhD

Co-founder · Product & pedagogy
Philipps Marburg TrinityCert TESOL PhD
StudentCan I use your AI tutor offline before class?
ArethaYes — it works offline for drafts, then I review everything live on Friday.
Stewart

Stewart Matthews

Academic English · Former IELTS examiner
Cambridge CELTA Strathclyde UK Ex-examiner
StudentWhat really loses points in Task 2?
StewartUnclear position statements. Examiners scan the intro first — be explicit in sentence 2.
Suryaneta

Suryaneta, PhD

Chinese teacher · Scholarship mentor
Taiwan · 3 degrees Mandarin Scholarships
StudentCan I apply to NTU with band 6.5?
SuryanetaYes — let’s draft your SOP this week. I’ve placed 11 students there since 2021.
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Secrets from a former IELTS examiner.

Stewart Matthews sat on the examiner panel for 6 years before joining Elia. In this 14-minute video he breaks down the three writing mistakes that cap students at band 6.5 — and how to fix them before your next mock.

Watch the breakdown →
Teacher video
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Real chats. Real band jumps.

Unedited excerpts from our student chats — before, during, and after the exam.

Kenzie
Kenzie
Academic IELTS · 2 months
5.5 → 7.0
— mon, 08:14 —
KenzieBefore Elia, writing and speaking felt like C1 was unreachable 😰
TeacherYou’re closer than you think. Let’s run a full mock this Saturday.
— 2 months later —
KenzieResult card came — band 7.0. The detailed feedback made all the difference 🎉
Jasmine
Jasmine
General IELTS
Band 6.5
— week 3 —
JasmineI keep losing marks in Listening section 4…
TeacherTry our AI practice drills — 10 min/day. I’ll review your notes on Thursday.
— after exam —
JasmineThe practice tests and personal feedback helped me hit my target across all four skills.
Nicholas
Nicholas
Now studying in Finland 🇫🇮
7.5 · 3 mo
— month 1 —
NicholasTarget is 7.5 for Finland scholarship. Possible in 3 months?
KrisTight but doable. Daily AI drill + 2 live sessions/week.
— month 3 —
NicholasGot it! Thanks to Kris — the practical tips got me my target in just 3 months.

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