IELTS / TOEFL Consultant

HIGH DemandLOW AI RiskGROWING in SL

About This Role

Preparing candidates for international English proficiency exams.

A Day in the Life

You coach students preparing for IELTS and TOEFL iBT examinations, focusing on academic English skills and exam strategy to help them achieve the scores required for university admission or professional migration.

Assess students' current English proficiency and target score requirements
Deliver IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT preparation across all four skills
Teach exam-specific question formats: TOEFL integrated tasks, IELTS Task 1 reports, speaking templates
Administer full mock tests and provide detailed band/score analysis
Coach writing at Task 2 (IELTS) and Independent/Integrated Essay (TOEFL) level
Prepare students for university-bound English requirements (US/UK/Australia/Canada)
Update curriculum as ETS and British Council update test formats
Build vocabulary, academic collocations, and advanced grammar for high-scoring responses

Work Environment

HYBRIDTeam: SMALLBUSINESS CASUALRemote: HIGH

Language institute, private consultancy, or online tutoring platform. TOEFL is primarily sought by students applying to US universities, while IELTS covers UK, Australia, Canada, and NZ pathways. Sri Lanka has a growing number of students seeking US university places, driving TOEFL demand alongside the dominant IELTS market.

Skills Required

Technical Skills

IELTS Academic and TOEFL iBT format expertiseAcademic writing coaching at high band/score levelsSpeaking assessment and fluency coachingIntegrated task coaching (TOEFL reading-listening-speaking-writing)Score diagnostic and prediction methodologyVocabulary and academic language instructionMock test design and administration

Soft Skills

Motivating students with high-pressure score targetsClear feedback on nuanced language errorsTailoring approach to different learning stylesEmpathy for test anxietyBuilding student confidence for speaking tasksProfessional guidance on programme selection implications of scores

Tools & Software

Official ETS TOEFL prep materials (TOEFL Official Guide)Cambridge IELTS series (official practice tests)Magoosh TOEFL / E2Language platformsZoom / Google Meet (online delivery)Google Docs (shared writing feedback)Quizlet (vocabulary building)Recording tools (speaking practice)

Salary in Sri Lanka (LKR / month)

Entry LevelRs.45k – Rs.80k/mo

Mid-LevelRs.80k – Rs.200k/mo

SeniorRs.180k – Rs.400k/mo

Entry: IELTS / TOEFL Preparation TutorMid: IELTS / TOEFL ConsultantSenior: Senior Exam Consultant / Head of Test Preparation

Typical progression: 2yr to mid · 5yr to senior

Risks & Challenges

AI / Automation Risk

LOW

MID TERM

Burnout Risk

LOW