An IELTS candidate working at a desk with an open laptop, study notes, and coffee, lit by soft morning sunlight
An IELTS candidate working at a desk with an open laptop, study notes, and coffee, lit by soft morning sunlight
Free 3-Day Challenge

Not getting the score you need?

Let's find out why

Join this intensive 3-day diagnostic challenge designed for candidates taking the exam soon or aiming to raise a previous band score.

Challenge dates: 22 -24 September 2026

18.00 - 19.00 European time (CET)

What You Will Master in 3 Days

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Day 1: Marking Criteria & Test Admin. Reading & Listening Tactics

Day 2: Live Essay Marking & Writing Evaluation Checklist

Day 3: Speaking Focus with Evaluation Checklist & confidence strategies.

Understand official band descriptors for writing and speaking, alongside crucial test administration updates.

Analyze a live essay correction and receive self-evaluation checklists for writing prep.

understand how you can gain or lose marks. evaluate your own speaking. go into the speakinig exam with confidence.

The Challenge will be led by Dr Debra McDermott, founder of High Score IELTS.

Debra has worked with English students and IELTS candidates for more than twenty years as a teacher, teacher trainer and in senior roles. She spend five years as director of an IELTS test centre and is fully familiar with the exam from all sides.

Targeted Diagnostic

Is This Challenge Right for You?

Designed specifically to help test takers systematically identify and fix knowledge gaps before test day.

Upcoming Candidates

IELTS Retakers

Self-Study Scholars

Measure your real readiness before sitting the official test so you spend study time effectively.

Uncover exactly why your score stalled previously and pinpoint the weak criteria holding you back.

Replace guesswork with examiner-aligned checklists for evaluating your own speaking and writing.

Free Registration

Claim Your Seat for the Challenge

Enter your details below to lock in your free spot and receive immediate access to challenge materials and schedule updates.

Contact

Questions? Reach out anytime for help.

Email

debra@debramcdermott.com

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