A Parent’s Guide: Three Questions to Ask Before Choosing an Academy

Choosing where your child prepares for MDCAT, ECAT or IBA is a big decision. Before you pay any academy, ask these three questions.

1. How often is my child tested, and who reviews the test?

A good answer: a test every week, checked and discussed in class, with weak chapters noted for each student.

A weak answer: “We have mock tests before the exam.” By then it is too late to fix anything.

2. How will I know if my child is falling behind?

A good answer: regular updates on test results and attendance, and a named mentor who tracks your child’s progress.

A weak answer: “Come to the parent-teacher meeting.” Problems should reach you within weeks, not months.

3. How many students are in one class?

A good answer: a clear cap, so teachers know every student by name.

A weak answer: no number, or “it depends.”

How IBAGRADS answers

• A test every week, reviewed in class
• Parents updated on tests and attendance
• A mentor for every student
• Classes capped at 40
• Six campuses in Karachi and live online classes

See our 2026 results, or call 0340-0252222 to speak to a counsellor.