ESAT · Engineering & Science Admissions Test
Oxford · Cambridge · Imperial — Engineering

Prepare for the ESAT the way engineers prepare for anything difficult — deliberately.

One-to-one tutoring and a structured programme for Maths 1, Maths 2 and Physics — the three ESAT modules Engineering courses at Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial actually score you on.

✓ Maths 1
✓ Maths 2
✓ Physics
Module scores · 1.0–9.0 scale
M1
7.9
M2
7.3
PHY
7.6
Illustrative target range 27 Qs · 40 min / module
About your tutor

I sat this exam last year — not a decade ago.

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Imperial Aeronautical Engineering — current student Cambridge Engineering offer — Churchill College 3 A* — Maths, Further Maths, Physics

I sat the ESAT myself last year — not five or ten years ago, last year — and came out the other side with an offer from Cambridge Engineering at Churchill College and a place at Imperial studying Aeronautical Engineering, where I'm now in my first year. That timing matters more than people think: the ESAT changes, the format shifts, and the best person to teach you through it is someone who has actually just been through it, not someone recalling what it was like a decade ago.

Since then I've spent a long time going deeper into the test than I ever needed to as a student — pulling apart past papers, tracking exactly where marks are actually lost, and tutoring other applicants through it. I know which topics genuinely trip people up, which "tips" floating around online are useless, and what separates a good ESAT score from a great one, because I was drilling that exact distinction into myself twelve months ago.

If you're aiming for Engineering at Oxford, Cambridge or Imperial, I'd genuinely like to help you get there. Book a free consultation and let's talk about where you're starting from.

About the test

Three modules. No calculator. No partial credit for panic.

The ESAT is a computer-based test taken at a Pearson VUE centre. Maths 1 is compulsory for every applicant; Engineering courses require Maths 2 and Physics alongside it. Each module runs separately — 27 multiple-choice questions in 40 minutes, with no negative marking, scored on its own 1.0–9.0 scale.

MODULE 01COMPULSORY

Maths 1

The foundation paper every ESAT candidate sits, assumed knowledge for every other module. We drill algebraic fluency and speed until it stops being the thing that costs you time elsewhere.
Algebra Coordinate geometry Trigonometry Differentiation
27 questions40 minutes
MODULE 02ENGINEERING

Maths 2

The harder, more abstract paper that separates Engineering offers from near-misses. We focus on the multi-step reasoning examiners build in deliberately, not just content recall.
Sequences & series Integration Vectors Complex problem-solving
27 questions40 minutes
MODULE 03ENGINEERING

Physics

Applied reasoning under time pressure. We train students to translate a wordy, unfamiliar setup into the right equation fast, then get out again before the clock does the damage.
Mechanics Electricity Waves Thermal physics
27 questions40 minutes
The programme

Everything between now and an offer, not just the test.

The ESAT gets you shortlisted. The rest of the application gets you the offer. Our programme covers both, built around your target course and college.

1:1 ESAT tutoring

Subject specialists for Maths 1, Maths 2 and Physics, matched to your school's syllabus and your weakest topics first. Sessions are built around timed, exam-board-style questions from day one.

Timed practice & review

Full-length mock papers under real 40-minute, no-calculator conditions, with a question-by-question breakdown of where marks were actually lost — speed, method or content.

Personal statement guidance

Structured drafting support that starts from what admissions tutors are actually screening for in Engineering applicants, not a generic template. Line-by-line edits across multiple drafts.

Interview prep & mock interviews

Recorded mock interviews with subject academics, run in the same unseen-problem format Oxbridge Engineering interviews actually use, followed by direct, specific feedback.

How it works

A programme with an order, because the calendar has one too.

01

Diagnostic session

A short diagnostic across Maths 1, Maths 2 and Physics to find your real starting point, not your predicted grade.

02

Weekly 1:1 tutoring

Five hours a week across Maths 1, Maths 2 and Physics, with homework and assignments between sessions to lock in progress — every session tailored to you, not a generic script.

03

Original mock papers

12+ full-length mock papers written from scratch, sat under real timed conditions, with a question-by-question breakdown of where marks were actually lost.

04

Personal statement & projects

Unlimited drafts on your personal statement, plus hands-on support building the personal projects and experience that make an application stand out.

05

Full interview preparation

Unlimited mock interviews in the run-up to your real one, in the same unseen-problem format Oxbridge Engineering interviews actually use, with feedback turned around within 48 hours.

06

Test day & decision

Final review before your ESAT sitting, and continued support through interviews and decisions.

Free resources

Past papers, guides & mocks

Specification guides, original mock papers, and every past NSAA, ENGAA and TMUA paper — with answer keys and walkthrough videos where available.

Specification Guides

ESAT Module Guides
Maths 1 Physics Maths 2

Mock Papers

Maths 1 — Mock 1
Maths 1
Physics — Mock 1
Physics
Maths 2 — Mock 1
Maths 2

NSAA Papers

NSAA 2016
Maths 1 Maths 2 Physics
NSAA 2016 Maths 1 walkthrough
NSAA 2016 Physics walkthrough
NSAA 2016 Maths 2 walkthrough
NSAA 2017
Maths 1 Maths 2 Physics
NSAA 2017 question paper walkthrough
NSAA 2017 answer key walkthrough
NSAA 2017 conversion table walkthrough
NSAA 2018
Maths 1 Maths 2 Physics
NSAA 2019
Maths 1 Maths 2 Physics
NSAA 2020
Maths 1 Physics
NSAA 2021
Maths 1 Physics
NSAA 2022
Maths 1 Physics
NSAA 2023
Maths 1 Physics

ENGAA Papers

ENGAA 2016
Maths 1 Maths 2 Physics
ENGAA 2017
Maths 1 Maths 2 Physics
ENGAA 2018
Maths 1 Maths 2 Physics
ENGAA 2019
Maths 1 Maths 2 Physics
ENGAA 2020
Maths 1 Maths 2 Physics
ENGAA 2021
Maths 1 Maths 2 Physics
ENGAA 2022
Maths 1 Maths 2 Physics
ENGAA 2023
Maths 1 Maths 2 Physics
Pricing

Sample packages

Every programme is built around your timeline and target course — these packages give a starting point. Get in touch for an exact quote. If cost is a concern, get in touch — we're happy to discuss flexible pricing.

Module Sprint

£40/hour
  • 1:1 tutoring in one module of your choice
  • Topic-by-topic diagnostic
  • Timed practice questions each session
  • Session notes & homework set
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Complete ESAT Practice

£100/week
  • 3 hours of 1:1 tutoring every week
  • ESAT prep only — Maths 1, Maths 2 and Physics
  • Timed practice questions each session
  • 12+ original mock papers, written from scratch — not recycled questions
  • Session notes & homework set
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FAQ

Before you get in touch

Which ESAT modules do Engineering applicants need?

Most Engineering courses at Oxford, Cambridge and Imperial require Maths 1 (compulsory for every candidate), plus Maths 2 and Physics. Always check the exact combination for your specific course, since requirements can vary and change year to year.

Is the ESAT the same as the old ENGAA or PAT?

No — the ESAT replaced course-specific tests like the ENGAA and PAT, and is now the shared admissions test used by Cambridge, Imperial and some Oxford courses for Engineering and Science applicants.

Is there negative marking?

No. Scores are based on the number of correct answers, so it's worth attempting every question rather than leaving blanks.

Do you tutor personal statements and interviews separately?

They can be booked separately, but most students take them alongside ESAT tutoring, since the reasoning we build for the test also strengthens the statement and interview performance.

How far in advance should we start?

Ideally before the start of Year 13, before ESAT registration opens, though shorter intensive programmes are available closer to the test date.

Can the package content and price be adjusted?

Yes — the packages on this page are a starting point, not a fixed menu. Get in touch and we'll shape the content, hours, and price around what you actually need.

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Book a free 20-minute consultation

Tell us your target course and college, and we'll put together a programme around the modules and timeline you actually need.

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