Custom test prep that students love.*

*No, seriously.

Comprehensive, Worry-Free Test Prep.

Demonstrate your commitment to your students’ success by offering Higher Ground test prep – a trusted name in international test prep for over 25 years. We’ll help you alleviate the stress and burden of test preparation for both students and parents.

Students can focus on learning and mastering content, while parents enjoy peace of mind knowing their students are receiving top-notch, school-endorsed exam support. Our expert guidance and proven strategies boost student confidence and performance.

HGL transforms test prep from a source of anxiety into a feeling of calm readiness, letting you get back to the work of real education and setting up students for success on test day and beyond.

School-sponsored test prep

Test prep classes on campus for an entire grade, level, or group. All students have the opportunity to take the class.

    • Your school contracts directly with HGL, and we tailor the course schedule exactly to your school's and students' needs.

    • The course can easily be integrated into a Careers Week, University Fair, or similar.

    • There is no minimum amount of students required, and we send enough instructors to keep student/teacher ratios low for large groups.

  • Cost is based on the expected amount of students, but larger group sizes can mean lower total cost.

    School-sponsored test prep classes have a per-student cost that is substantially lower than other options.

Student opt-in test prep

Test prep classes on campus, available to students who sign up directly through HGL.

    • Your school hosts the class and lets students know about the opportunity, but HGL manages all logistics and administration.

    • Interested students register and pay HGL directly.

    • We build the course schedule to make it available to the maximum amount of students – we'll schedule around MUN, Week Without Walls, AP/IB tests, sports tournaments, etc.

    • The course is typically taught over two weekends.

    • These courses require a minimum amount of students to run. We'll also cap enrollment to keep student/teacher ratios low.

  • Courses are priced at $649 USD per student, and students can access additional discounted tutoring if they'd like.

    *Due to increased overhead costs and logistics, our China courses are $1100 USD per student.

Online test prep

School-sponsored or student-driven test prep, conveniently offered in an online format.

    • An online class built just for your students.

    • Interested students register and pay HGL directly.

    • We build the course schedule to make it available to the maximum amount of students – we'll schedule around MUN, Week Without Walls, AP/IB tests, sports tournaments, etc.

    • Typically taught two evenings per week over four weeks.

    • Students get the same great instructors, experience, and results as with our in-person courses.

  • Courses are priced at $649 USD per student, and students can access additional discounted tutoring if they'd like.

In addition to invaluable test-taking strategies and a comprehensive content review for the exam, Higher Ground Learning prepares students for the mental part of the test — helping to build confidence and overcome anxiety through tailored sessions that give students the hands-on experience they need to tackle the test.

Top international schools

trust Higher Ground.

  • "EAB has been working with Higher Ground Learning for several years. Each year our students have the opportunity to work in small groups for SAT preparation, and have not only had positive experiences with Higher Ground, but have also seen success. HGL is consistent, timely and organized in all of their communications with EAB and with our students and their families."

    -Kathleen Leishar

    Escola Americana de Brasilia

  • "I've worked with the team at Higher Ground at two schools in both face-to-face and online formats, and have found them to be flexible, professional, and ethical. They are skilled at working with a variety of students and helping them understand the SAT and its place in the application process."

    -Dr. Gavin Hornbuckle

    Victoria Shanghai Academy, Hong Kong

  • "Higher Ground Learning is one of my all time favorite organizations to partner with for test prep. And while high caliber test prep is how I know HGL, I trust their commitment to best ethical practices in all areas of college admissions counseling. Their professionalism and adaptable way of working with schools has been so very appreciated by me and my school community. I have only ever had positive interactions with their admin team, as well as with the various teachers with whom I've had the pleasure of crossing paths with over the years. Thanks HGL!"

    -Rachel Dillon

    American School Foundation, Mexico City

  • "The individual attention given to students over and above that prescribed really added to the value-for-money of their course. In my experience, the tutors gained an excellent rapport with their cohorts and created a community of learners during their three weeks on site. With regard to online tutoring, I have only gained positive feedback from students and their parents about their experiences. Every student who participated fully in the on-site or online courses raised their baseline SAT score significantly."

    -Julie Ann Baldry

    American International School of Lusaka

  • "ASFM has partnered with Higher Ground Learning for the past four years and have found them to be extremely ethical, flexible and available to connect with our students regardless of virtual or in person modality. Our students that have chosen to participate have experienced an increase in their testing confidence and scores. We have been pleased with the company's ability to adapt and support our students to the shifts that testing has undergone in recent years."

    -Silvia Venegas and Sierra Anderson

    American School Foundation, Monterrey

  • "We started working with HGL in 2017 and we are so happy to offer this opportunity to our students. Students have reported to us that they enjoyed their SAT classes and that they improved their scores. The instructors are capable, knowledgeable and very friendly. Students enjoy working with the teachers who came to campus but also via zoom. Students enjoyed being guided by HGL for their SAT prep. The training is rigorous and targeted and students feel well prepared and supported."

    -Lucrecia Rodriguez

    Colegio Franklin Delano Roosevelt, The American School of Lima

  • "As an independent college advisor, HGL remains my number one choice for SAT prep. HGL tutors really understand the pressures our international students face, are flexible & accommodating with different time zones, and have a good rapport with our students. I have complete faith in their tutorage and will continue to recommend them as our preferred SAT prep services."

    -Wendy Beato, Varsity Abroad

Our Instructors

  • Eric Brown

    PRINCETON

  • Jason Topa

    BROWN

  • Kevin Marren

    DUKE

  • Alexa Jordan

    HARVARD

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