1-on-1 Test Preparation Tutoring · K-12 and Adult · Taipei
Mastery-based test preparation calibrated to each student's diagnostic gaps and target test date. Premium 1-on-1 instruction for international school students and adults in Taipei, across the SAT, the ACT, school admissions, English proficiency, and graduate exams.
Eleven focused programs covering the tests our families most often face, from school admissions through graduate school. Every program is calibrated to each student's diagnostic gaps, target test date, and starting level.
Digital SAT preparation with mastery-based units across both sections (Reading and Writing, and Math), calibrated to each student's starting score and target. Full-length practice tests under realistic conditions throughout the program.
Explore SAT preparation →ACT preparation across English, Math, Reading, Science, and the optional Writing section. We treat pacing as a skill in itself: the ACT favors students who can finish, and most don't.
Explore ACT preparation →SSAT preparation for students applying to US and UK boarding schools and selective day-schools. The format rewards vocabulary depth, reading speed under pressure, and applied math reasoning that differs from school-curriculum math even at the same grade level. Our prep is calibrated to each student's diagnostic gaps and target test date.
Explore SSAT preparation →ISEE preparation for students applying to international schools in Taiwan and across Asia, US private day-schools, and boarding schools. The format covers Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, Mathematics Achievement, and the Essay. Our prep is calibrated to each student's diagnostic gaps and target test date.
Explore ISEE preparation →Preparation for the MAP Growth assessment used by international schools to measure progress and inform placement decisions. We focus on the reading and math skills MAP measures, not test-day tricks.
Explore MAP preparation →WIDA preparation for students whose schools use the assessment for English language placement decisions. We work with the WIDA Can-Do Descriptors to build listening, speaking, reading, and writing in academic contexts. WIDA does not test conversational English, and our prep reflects that.
Explore WIDA preparation →IELTS preparation for university admissions in the UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, or other English-speaking university destinations. All four sections: Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking. Calibrated to each student's diagnostic gaps and target band score.
Explore IELTS preparation →TOEFL preparation for university admissions in the US, Canada, and other English-speaking university destinations. All four sections: Reading, Listening, Speaking, and Writing. Calibrated to each student's diagnostic gaps and target score.
Explore TOEFL preparation →Young Learners English preparation across Starters, Movers, and Flyers. A structured introduction to formal English assessment for K-6 students. We follow the Cambridge syllabus while adjusting pace and emphasis to each child's reading level.
Explore Cambridge YLE preparation →GRE preparation for graduate school applicants across humanities, social sciences, STEM, and business school. Analytical Writing, Verbal Reasoning, and Quantitative Reasoning. Calibrated to each applicant's diagnostic gaps and target score, with cadence adjusted around work and study commitments.
Explore GRE preparation →GMAT preparation for MBA applicants and graduate management students. Quantitative Reasoning, Verbal Reasoning, and Data Insights, taught by tutors who understand both the test and the business school admissions context. Calibrated to each applicant's diagnostic gaps and target score.
Explore GMAT preparation →Every Harland program is built on the US Common Core standards, with clear pathways into IB, AP, IELTS, and SAT preparation as students are ready. Each lesson connects to the assignments and assessments your child is preparing for at school.
Harland's pedagogy is content-based learning. Test-day performance grows from real command of the underlying material, not from endless practice tests alone. Students build the skills the exam measures while genuinely learning the content.
We measure success by how soon a student no longer needs us. The program brings each student to the point where their school's curriculum becomes the right challenge, and once they are there, many families step their cadence down or move on. We treat that as the right outcome.
Taipei American School·Taipei European School·Kang Chiao International School·Fuhsing Bilingual Department·Dominican International School·TCS Experimental Canadian School·Grace Christian Academy·Morrison Academy·VIS International School·British International School Shanghai Puxi·Canadian Academy Kobe·Yongsan International School Seoul·Singapore American School·Kristin School Auckland·St. Michael's University School Victoria·St. John's School Vancouver·Falcon Cove Middle School·Pioneer Middle School
Across all Harland programs.
Most families come to Harland looking for a third option. They want something distinct from a crowded classroom of thirty, yet far more structured and rigorous than a typical home tutor. They are looking for truly personalized learning with transparent, constant growth and a clear, defined end date.
When I founded Harland, my goal was to build the exact organization I would want for my own family. That meant bringing together subject-specialist faculty who embody the same growth mindset we aim to instill in our students. It meant designing a curriculum rooted in the actual academic courses students are navigating, rather than generic language exercises. Above all, it meant treating families as true educational partners, and students as the ultimate drivers of their own intellectual journeys.
We are intentionally honest about alignment during our admissions process because Harland is not the right fit for every family. But for the families we are right for, one of my greatest joys is receiving that phone call from a parent telling me their child no longer needs us. Independent success is the outcome we work toward from the very first lesson.
Every Harland test-prep teacher is hired for academic depth, test-specific expertise, and the ability to keep students working when the prep gets demanding. Below are a few of our Test Preparation faculty.
Prepares students for SAT, TOEFL, GEPT, and IELTS alongside academic English and writing instruction.
Began his teaching career in SAT preparation and brings over 15 years across test prep and upper-level science and mathematics.
Two decades of test-preparation experience across IELTS, TOEIC, and TOEFL, with a drama background that sharpens spoken and written communication.
Honest answers to the questions parents and students ask most often before working with Harland.
Every Harland relationship starts the same way. Here is what to expect after you reach out.
A consultation about the student's current level, your goals, and whether Harland is the right fit. In person at our Taipei office, or over video.
ComplimentaryThe student sits a 1-on-1 assessment class with one of our teachers. This determines course suitability and the right entry point within that course.
ComplimentaryBased on the consultation and assessment, we recommend a specific course, an entry point within it, and a faculty member matched to the student's needs.
Sessions begin at our Taipei office or online. We review progress at regular intervals and adjust the plan as the student progresses.
Every Harland relationship begins with a consultation, followed by an assessment class with a specialist teacher. Tell us about your test, your timeline, and where you're starting from.
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