Oxbridge & G5 Accelerate Programme
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Oxbridge & G5 Accelerate Programme
ESAT | TMUA | UCAT | STEP | TARA
Designed for: Student applying for Oxbridge & G5 universities in 2027 Fall who will sit the related admissions tests
* STEP training is also available for students applying in the 2026 Fall.
Date: Mar. - Jun., 2026 (Weekend · Online · 30 Hours)
Application Timeline
Grade 9-10: Oxbridge Enlightenment & Subject Exploration
During Semesters:
- Select in-school courses aligned with target Oxbridge courses, and engage in super-curricular reading
- Oxbridge Application Seminars
- Alumni Sharing: Insights into the application process + Academic life at Oxbridge
- Talk to Former Admissions Interviewers: Application process breakdown / Admission tests / Interviews / PS
Summer/Winter Vacation:
• Participate in super-curricular activities (e.g., summer schools, Olympiads, EPQ) to develop academic, analytical, and critical thinking skills, and to gather material for the PS.
Grade 11 - Winter Vacation & Spring Semester: Admission Test Preparation
- Initial Understanding: Check if the target course requires an admissions test. Clarify test policies and syllabi, and learn any advanced topics not covered in the school curriculum.
- Test Training: Strengthen skills module-by-module using past papers, targeting and overcoming weak areas.
- Mock Tests: Simulate real conditions (timed, no calculator) with intensive full-length mock tests followed by question-by-question review.
Grade 11 - Summer Vacation: Test Advancement + Interview Foundations + PS Refinement
- Test Advancement: Timed mock tests to strengthen pacing; tackle difficult problems through mock interviews to hone academic articulation
- Academic Enrichment: Complete subject-specific reading lists recommended by Oxbridge to collect material for the personal statement and interviews.
- PS Refinement: Based on summer activities to refine the PS, highlighting subject suitability and academic potential.
- College Selection: Screen and select suitable Oxbridge colleges based on grades, strengths, and interests.
- Interview Preparation: Begin foundational interview training, including critical thinking exercises, academic discussion, and debate practice to build response frameworks.
Grade 12 (Sep. 2026): Intensive Prep for Admission Tests + Material Submission
- Test Registration: Keep a close eye on the latest registration information for target tests and complete the registration.
- Intensive Test Prep: Focus on intensive review of errors and weak areas identified in previous mock tests.
- Advanced Interview Prep: Building on earlier training, conduct the first round of 1-on-1 mock interviews to initially optimize the academic expression strategies.
Grade 12 (Oct. - Dec. 2026): Intensive Prep for Interviews
- UCAS Submission: Only apply to one of Oxford or Cambridge. Submit your application by October 15th.
- Intensive Mock Interviews: Participate in multiple rounds of mock interviews with different styles, conducted by both school tutors and external tutors with Oxbridge experience, to refine response details.
- Awaiting Invitations: Note the typical invitation release period for Oxbridge interviews (mostly late November to early December).
- Targeted Review: Continuously refine academic expression and on-the-spot response skills based on feedback from mock interviews.
Programme Introduction
Recent trends in Oxbridge and G5 undergraduate admissions tests show dynamic, subject-specific adjustments. For instance, Cambridge’s newly launched ESAT not only introduces numerous cross-disciplinary question types (e.g., integrating geometry with statistics, or physics with electromagnetism) but also imposes a strict limit of 40 minutes per module for 27 questions, with calculators prohibited throughout. Meanwhile, Oxford has completed a major overhaul of its test system for the 2027 Fall admission tests, replacing the previous PAT (for Physics/Engineering/Materials), MAT (for Mathematics/Computer Science), and TSA (for Humanities/Social Sciences) with ESAT, TMUA, and TARA, respectively. These changes highlight the core trends of evolving question styles, increased time pressure, and stricter marking, making professional guidance increasingly essential.
ASEEDER Oxbridge & G5 Accelerate Programme focuses on helping students: master the latest syllabi and question logic, filling knowledge gaps beyond standard school curricula; develop a precise understanding of mark criteria and efficient problem-solving strategies through past paper analysis, targeted question drills, and full mock tests; simultaneously enhance time management and accuracy under high-pressure conditions, solidifying their competitive advantage in the tests.
Designed for
Students in Grades 11-12 (Recommended to start preparation in the winter/spring of Grade 11).
Service Format
Admission Test Prep Programme by Former Admissions Test Examiners
This programme is co-taught by former admissions test examiners and senior tutors. Leveraging years of frontline experience, it precisely deconstructs the core test points, question patterns, and marking criteria, helping students avoid common traps and focus on efficient score improvement.
- Teaching format: Online small-group classes of 3-5 students
- Schedule: :Total 30 hours, comprising 15 sessions (2 hours per session)
- Course Structure: Follows a fixed, systematic syllabus based on a progressive framework of “Concept Instruction + Targeted Practice + Error Review & Analysis.” This approach solidifies preparation foundation step by step, advancing from test point comprehension to skill development. Each session includes a follow-up assignment to reinforce understanding and application.
- Pre-Programme Assessment: :Before the beginning, students need to complete an online simulated diagnostic assessment to help tutors accurately measure the students’ baseline level and comprehensively identify their test-taking mindset and weak areas.
- Feedback Service: One detailed progress report is issued after every 5 sessions (10 hours). Each report includes the tutor’s comprehensive evaluation, progress, and areas for future improvement. With 3 reports, this ensures real-time tracking of preparation progress and improvement.
Available Admission Test Training Options
| Test | University | Course |
| ESAT | University of Cambridge | Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology | Engineering | Natural Sciences | Veterinary Medicine |
| University of Oxford | Biomedical Science | Engineering Science | Physics | Physics and Philosophy | |
| Imperial College London | Aeronautics | Chemical Engineering | Civil and Environmental Engineering | Design Engineering | Electrical and Electronic Engineering | Mechanical Engineering | Physics | |
| University College London | Electronic and Electrical Engineering | |
| TMUA | University of Cambridge | Computer Science | Economics |
| University of Oxford | Computer Science | Computer Science and Philosophy, | Mathematics/Mathematics and Statistics | Mathematics and Computer Science | Mathematics and Philosophy | |
| Imperial College London | Economics, Finance and Date Science offered in Imperial Business School | Computing (including Mathematics and Computer Science) | Mathematics | |
| The London School of Economics and Political Science | Mandatory::
Economics | Econometrics and Mathematical Economics Recommended:: Mathematics and Economics | Mathematics with Economics | Financial Mathematics and Statistics | Mathematics with Data Science | Mathematics, Statistics, and Business | Date Science | Economics and Data Science | Actuarial Science |
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| University College London | Economics | |
| University of Warwick | A total of 16 programs in Computer Science | Economics | Mathematics | Statistics | |
| Durham University | Mathematics | Mathematics and Statistics | |
| UCAT | University of Cambridge | Medicine |
| University of Oxford | Medicine | |
| Imperial College London | Medicine | |
| * For more universities’ requirements, please visit the UCAT website. | ||
| STEP | University of Cambridge | Mathematics | Mathematics with Physics | Mathematics and Philosophy | Computer Science (recommended) |
| University of Oxford | Computer-related programmes | |
| Imperial College London | Mathematics-related programmes | |
| University of Warwick | Mathematics & Statistics related programmes | |
| * University of Bristol, University of Bath, King’s College London (KCL): STEP scores are considered as part of the “holistic assessment” for Mathematics and Engineering-related programmes.” | ||
| TARA | University of Oxford | Politics, Philosophy and Economics | Economics and Management | Psychology (Experimental) | History and Economics | History and Politics (still tbc) | Human Sciences | Psychology | Philosophy and Linguistics |
| University College London | Computer Science | Computer Science and Mathematics | Robotics and Artificial Intelligence | Management Science | Sociology | Social Sciences | European Social and Political Studies | International Social and Political Studies | European Social and Political Studies (dual degrees) | |
* The admission tests may change from year to year. Please refer to the latest information on the official websites of universities for the most accurate information.
Teaching Faculty
* The following teaching faculty is for reference only. The teaching faculty is composed of former test examiners, former interviewers, and outstanding tutors with strong Oxbridge educational backgrounds. We will accurately match each student with a suitable dedicated tutor.
ESAT
Dr. S (Biology, Chemistry)
- Former admissions test examiner
- Former interviewer for Cambridge University’s King’s College, Clare College, Churchill College, and Wolfson College
- MPhil in Molecular Pharmacology, University of Cambridge
- 10+ years as a tutor in Biomolecular Science at the University of Cambridge
- Biomedical Scientist
ESAT
Tom (Physics, Engineering)
- Former admissions test examiner
- BA in Engineering Science, University of Oxford
- PhD in Robotics, IC
- Senior ESAT tutor
- In‑depth expertise in test focus areas and question patterns
UCAT
Dr. W
- Former admissions test examiner
- BA in Natural Sciences, PhD in Neuroscience, Cambridge
- MB BChir (Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery), Cambridge
- Recipient of the Christopher Johnson Prize, Cambridge
- Former supervisor in Pathology, University of Cambridge
- Academic Scholar at Selwyn College, University of Cambridge
TMUA
Dr. N
- Former admissions test examiner
- Former interviewer for Economics at St John’s College, University of Cambridge
- BA, MPhil, and PhD in Economics, Cambridge
- In-depth teaching experience in Economics and Math & Over 12-year experience in Oxbridge application tutoring
- Senior econometrician and university lecturer
TARA
Dr. L
- Former admissions test examiner
- DPhil in Political Theory, Nuffield College, University of Oxford
- MPhil in Philosophy, University of Sydney
- BA (First‑class Honours) in PPE, Balliol College, University of Oxford
- In‑depth expertise in the TARA syllabus, question logic, key test points, and high‑scoring criteria
STEP
Matt
- Former admissions test examiner
- BA and MSc in Mathematics, University of Oxford
- 5+ years of experience tutoring STEP and MAT
- Recipient of multiple scholarships and academic awards
Course Syllabus
This schedule is designed to help a student:
- Master ESAT Mathematics 1 (Core Number, Algebra, Geometry & Statistics), Chemistry (Fundamental Principles, Chemical Reactions & Quantitative Analysis, Organic/Inorganic Reactions), and Biology (Cell Biology, Genetics & DNA, Physiology & Ecology).
- Develop interdisciplinary reasoning and data interpretation skills, proficiently analysing scientific charts, interpreting biological and chemical experimental data to meet the assessment requirements of integrated multi-subject knowledge.
- Master test-taking techniques, under timed condition answering strategies, and scientific guessing methods adapted to the ESAT “no-calculator + multiple-choice modules” format, enhancing the ability to manage the pacing of 27 questions within 40 minutes.

This schedule is designed to help a student:
- Master core points of three modules: ESAT Mathematics 1 (Core Number Theory, Ratios & Proportions, Algebra, Plane Geometry, and Basic Statistics), Mathematics 2 (Advanced Algebra & Functions, Trigonometry, Coordinate Geometry, Calculus), and Physics (Fundamentals of Mechanics, Energy/Work/Power, Electromagnetism, Waves & Thermal Physics, Changes of State).
- Develop cross-module knowledge application and data interpretation skills, analyse mathematical function graphs and physics motion charts, and accurately perform calculations without a calculator, meeting the assessment requirements that integrate all modules.
- Master test-taking techniques, module-specific time allocation strategies, and efficient problem-solving methods suited to the ESAT “no-calculator + 40-minute per module under timed condition” format to enhance the ability to manage pacing and improve accuracy within each module.
This schedule is designed to help a student:
- Master key mathematical points commonly tested in TMUA Paper 1 (Applications of Mathematical Knowledge).
- Develop formal and informal reasoning skills for TMUA Paper 2 (Mathematical Reasoning & Logic).
- Build exam technique, timing, and strategy for tackling TMUA’s calculator-free multiple-choice format.

This schedule is designed to help a student:
- Master the core points and question-type logic across all four UCAT modules (Verbal Reasoning, Decision Making, Quantitative Reasoning, Situational Judgment), including text comprehension, logical reasoning, numerical operations, and ethical scenario responses.
- Develop comprehensive cross-module test-taking abilities, including rapid information extraction, logical analysis, timed calculation, and judgment in professional scenarios, to adapt to the pacing of consecutively administered modules.
- Master test-taking techniques suited to the UCAT exam format, which features an “on-screen calculator (available in Quantitative / Decision Making modules) + multiple-choice questions + sequentially timed multiple modules”, along with overall time allocation strategies and methods for transitioning between modules, thereby enhancing mental stamina and answer efficiency throughout the 2-hour test.

This schedule is designed to help a student:
- Master the core points and detailed application across all three STEP modules: Pure Mathematics (algebra, calculus, analysis and proof, geometry), Mechanics (kinematics and dynamics fundamentals, energy, momentum, forces), Probability & Statistics (probability distributions, expectation, variance, combined events & estimation)
- Develop the rigorous logical reasoning, creative problem-solving thinking, and the ability to tackle complex, extended problems required for the STEP test, and master the skills for writing formal proofs and presenting clear, step-by-step solutions.
- Develop test-taking strategies (time management & selecting and prioritizing questions) adapted to the STEP format, which features an “no calculator + long-form questions” to be answered in 3 hours, improving solution accuracy and efficiency

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- Master the key points of the TARA core modules (Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, Writing Task), including argument evaluation, reasoning structures, inference and assumption identification for Critical Thinking; non-numerical logic, quantitative reasoning, and data interpretation for Problem Solving; and structural organization, thesis articulation, and argumentative logic for Writing Task. Furthermore, master the framework for crafting a 750-word timed response, including viewpoint distillation and logical structuring.
- Develop core reasoning skills (argument analysis, logical deduction, data interpretation, pattern recognition) and structured writing abilities (thesis introduction, argumentative fluency, concise expression). Cultivate the capacity to transfer skills across modules under timed conditions, adapting to the combined assessment demands of TARA’s multiple-choice questions and academic writing task.
- Master test-taking techniques, module-specific time allocation strategies, and efficient problem-solving methods suited to the TARA exam format: “no calculator / no dictionary + multiple-choice questions (Critical Thinking / Problem Solving) + 750-word academic writing + 40-minute time limit per module.” Overcome key challenges such as argument evaluation traps, deconstructing data logic, and developing ideas under time pressure in writing, thereby improving answer speed, reasoning accuracy, and writing
Application
Information Submission and Initial Assessment
During registration, students need to provide relevant materials such as their target universities and majors, IGCSE transcripts, and AS-level school transcripts. We will conduct a initial assessment based on this information to lay the foundation for subsequent services.
Tutor Matching and Plan Confirmation
Based on the student’s application goals, intended majors, and academic proficiency level, we will accurately match them with a suitable course. The specific schedule and service plan will then be confirmed in detail with you.
Pre-programme Assessment (Applicable to Certain Services)
For test tutoring, approximately one week before the programme begins, the student must complete an online subject diagnostic assessment. This helps the tutor precisely identify the student’s knowledge gaps and strengths for a targeted tutoring.
Specialized Tutoring
After completing the above steps, targeted tutoring will commence according to the confirmed service plan, mapping with the student’s preparation pace.
Personalized Feedback & Ongoing Suppor
Upon completion of every 10-hours instruction, a periodic learning feedback report will be issued. This report will accurately track learning outcomes and clearly present specific performance and targeted analysis from multiple dimensions, including overall performance, core skills, test-taking performance, strengths and areas for improvement, common error patterns, and preparation adaptability
Information
Project Dates:
March - June 2026. Weekend online
* Please refer to the specific schedule for exact times.
Class Size:
Limited to 5 students per class.
Eligibility:
Student applying for Oxbridge & G5 universities in 2027 Fall who will sit the related admissions tests
* STEP training is also available for students applying in the 2026 Fall.
Fee:
Fees vary with different test courses.
ESAT/TMUA/UCAT/TARA: (30 hours of instruction in total)
STEP: (30 hours of instruction in total)
We offer flexible and diverse personalized services. Based on specific student needs (specialized training for a particular major, multiple rounds of intensive mock interviews, urgent crash courses, or customized lessons), we can tailor a special tutoring plan, including flexible adjustments to the teaching format, training content, and service details to comprehensively accommodate individual needs and help efficiently overcome application challenges.

