Exam writing guides
How each exam is marked.
A plain-English guide to every writing exam Coach Pen covers: what each criterion asks for, and the techniques that move it.
NSW Selective
How NSW Selective writing is marked
Year 5 & 6 students sitting the NSW selective test.
Read the guide →IELTSHow IELTS writing is marked
Adult candidates preparing for IELTS Academic or General Training.
Read the guide →NAPLANHow NAPLAN writing is marked
Students in Years 3, 5, 7 & 9 sitting NAPLAN writing.
Read the guide →TOEFLHow TOEFL writing is marked
Adult candidates preparing for the TOEFL iBT Writing section.
Read the guide →CambridgeHow Cambridge writing is marked
Candidates preparing for B2 First, C1 Advanced, or C2 Proficiency.
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