Note: Site in Development. Nothing works yet! Elite Exam Prep and Academic Coaching
High-level test preparation and academic support built around how each student thinks, learns, and performs best.
Strong results matter. But students do their best work when they feel understood, challenged, and supported.
The Cartier Coaching approachThoughtful coaching built around the student.
Strong academic performance comes from more than memorization, pressure, or generic study plans.
The best learning happens when students understand what they are doing, why it works, and how to stay calm and effective when the stakes are high.
Cartier Coaching combines academic expertise, strategic preparation, and a personal coaching style designed to help students build confidence, clarity, and momentum.
Areas of coaching
Support across major admissions exams, academic subjects, and international school systems.
Undergraduate Admissions
US university admissions preparation including SAT, ACT, AP, and academic strategy coaching.
Graduate Admissions
GMAT and GRE preparation for MBA and graduate school applicants seeking strategic, high-level coaching.
US Academic Support
Ongoing support for US curriculum students in mathematics, science, economics, and advanced coursework.
UK Exams
Support for GCSE, A-Level, and 11+ students focused on confidence, clarity, and exam performance.
International / IB Support
Academic coaching for IB and internationally educated students balancing demanding workloads.
Private School Admissions
Thoughtful preparation for ISEE, SSAT, and independent school admissions with an emphasis on confidence and fit.
About Craig Cartier
Craig Cartier is a London-based academic coach specializing in standardized test preparation and academic support across US, UK, and international curricula.
His background includes engineering, consulting, and business education, including graduating as valedictorian of his MBA program.
Over time, his teaching philosophy has become increasingly centered around the individual student — understanding how they think, where they lose confidence, what motivates them, and how to help them perform at a high level without unnecessary pressure.
Students and families often describe his approach as thoughtful, calm, strategic, and highly personalized.
Work with CraigWhat students and families say
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“Craig helped our son become calmer, more organized, and much more confident before his exams.”
Parent of SAT student“The sessions were strategic, clear, and surprisingly enjoyable. I finally understood how to approach the test.”
GMAT student“He quickly understood how my daughter learns and helped her rebuild momentum in a difficult subject.”
Parent of GCSE studentStart the conversation
Every student is different. Initial conversations are designed to understand the student’s goals, strengths, challenges, and learning style before building an appropriate coaching plan.