TARA Preparation Programme (October 2026 Sitting)
As the TARA replaces the TSA for many courses at Oxford, the primary hurdle is a severe lack of official sample material. This is the ultimate value of our TARA preparation programme: we bridge this gap with an exclusively developed 1,000+ practice question bank, 9 unseen mock exams, and 3 exclusive predictive papers. More importantly, our systematic guidance helps you master the underlying logic of Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Critical Writing, ensuring you remain confident and precise in this new, high-stakes admissions challenge.
Expert Mentorship
Ou Yue
Formerly the head of the physics department at a renowned international school in Beijing. Mentored thousands of students, with over half gaining admission to top 100 international universities and hundreds entering world-leading institutions. Excels at breaking down complex concepts into simple points and teaching them in a way that is easy for students to remember.
Mao Min
Why Choose UEIE's TARA Preparation Programme (October 2026 Sitting)?
Years of Expert Teaching Team
Periods of Systematic Prep Course
Stages of Modular Programme Design
Practice Question Bank
Unseen TARA Mock Exams
Exclusive TARA Predictive Papers
Who Will Benefit Most
The Oxford & UCL Candidate
The Analytical Thinker
The Strategic Generalist
TARA Options and Prices
| Packages | Premium Package | Intensive + Sprint | Maths Thinking | Summer Intensive | Final Sprint |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Oxbridge Core Mathematical Thinking
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✓ | ✓ | |||
Summer Intensive Course
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✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
Final Sprint Course
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✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Unseen Mock Exams | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Predictive Papers | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total Periods | 120 Periods | 87 Periods | 33 Periods | 57 Periods | 30 Periods |
| All Online | US$11 563 US$82/period | US$9 954 US$114/period | US$4 709 US$142/period | US$7 153 US$125/period | US$4 560 US$125/period |
| In-Person/Online | US$12 755 US$99/period | US$11 176 US$119/period | US$5 216 US$158/period | US$8 017 US$140/period | US$5 037 US$141/period |
All courses are taught entirely online.
Includes in-person teaching sessions. Students have the flexibility to attend these sessions either in-person or online. Please note: Transport costs for in-person attendance are not included in the course prices.
The per-period price is calculated excluding the cost of Practice Question Bank and Unseen Mock Exams.
These are available only to students enrolled in the Final Sprint Course, at no additional charge.
Core Mathematical Thinking
* Board & lodging are NOT included.
Add-on Resource Bundle
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Proprietary Question Bank
Teaching Assistance Support
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Predictive Papers (4 Sets)
UEIE 3-Year Mocks (9 Sets)
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| ¥8,000 | ¥5,000 |
Summer Intensive
* Board & lodging are NOT included.
Add-on Resource Bundle
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Predictive Papers (4 Sets)
UEIE 3-Year Mocks (9 Sets)
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| ¥5,000 |
Unlock the Autumn Sprint or Winter Sprint course for FREE by purchasing the “Predictive Papers (4 Sets) + UEIE 3-Year Mocks (9 Sets)” bundle.
Autumn Sprint
* Board & lodging are NOT included.
Add-on Resource Bundle
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Proprietary Question Bank
Teaching Assistance Support
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| ¥8,000 |
Lecture Delivery & Recordings
In-Person Lectures
There are multiple sessions and locations for each stage of the in-person course. You may choose the one most suitable for you.
Synchronous Live Online Lectures
All lectures will be streamed live online via Tencent Meeting or Zoom Meeting, concurrently with any in-person sessions. Meeting IDs and access details will be provided separately.
Recordings Available
All lectures will be recorded and made available for you to review at your convenience until the exam day.
Consistent Content Delivery
All classes cover the same material in each corresponding lecture and practice session.
Attend Either Class
If you can’t attend your assigned class, you may attend the other class’s session for that same lesson (no more than 5 times).
Stage 1: Oxbridge Core Maths Thinking (MT)
This stage bridges the critical gap between A-Level study and university-level thinking, building the elite mathematical mindset top universities demand. The course focuses on core skills in advanced reasoning, logic, and graph sketching—essential for excelling in the written tests and the cornerstone of success in interviews.
Teachers
PDF Guided Coursebook
After-Class Practice
Schedules (33 Periods; Choose ANY ONE intake)
MT Intake 1: UEIE Yanguan Oxbridge Venue, Jiaxing, China
February - May (Expand to learn more)
February - May (Expand to learn more)
Language of Instruction
Chinese & English
Time Zone
UTC+8 (Beijing Time)
Complimentary Residential Package
Complimentary 4 nights’ 5-star hotel stay (Superior Twin Room), inclusive of full-board meals.
Eligibility Criteria
A Diagnostic Exam average score above 3.0.
MT Intake 3: UEIE Oxbridge Centre, Foshan, China
February - May (Expand to learn more)
February - May (Expand to learn more)
Language of Instruction
Chinese & English
Time Zone
UTC+8 (Beijing Time)
Residential Provision
Non-residential (Local students to arrange their own transport).
Eligibility Criteria
- Class 31 (Maths/CS Exclusive): A Diagnostic Exam average score above 5.0.
- Class 32 (GCGS Exclusive): A Diagnostic Exam average score above 4.0.
- Class 33: A Diagnostic Exam average score above 3.0.
MT Intake 5: UEIE Oxbridge Centre, Foshan, China
March - May (Expand to learn more)
March - May (Expand to learn more)
Language of Instruction
Chinese & English
Time Zone
UTC+8 (Beijing Time)
Residential Provision
Eligibility Criteria
A Diagnostic Exam average score above 2.0.
MT Intake 6: Suzhou Bay Base, Suzhou, China
April - June (Expand to learn more)
April - June (Expand to learn more)
Language of Instruction
Chinese & English
Time Zone
UTC+8 (Beijing Time)
Residential Provision
Non-residential (Local students to arrange their own transport).
Eligibility Criteria
A Diagnostic Exam (TMUA, ESAT, or TARA) average score above 5.0.
MT Intake 7: High-Tech Base, Suzhou, China
June (Expand to learn more)
June (Expand to learn more)
Language of Instruction
Chinese & English
Time Zone
UTC+8 (Beijing Time)
Digital Learning Provision
Interactive live-streamed classroom (No physical attendance required).
Eligibility Criteria
A Diagnostic Exam average score above 5.0.
MT Intake 8: Qingpu Base, Shanghai, China
June (Expand to learn more)
June (Expand to learn more)
Language of Instruction
Chinese & English
Time Zone
UTC+8 (Beijing Time)
Residential Provision
Complimentary On-campus boarding accommodation, inclusive of all meals.
Eligibility Criteria
A Diagnostic Exam average score above 3.0.
Stage 2: Summer Intensive (SI)
This stage is a systematic deep-dive review. Expert teachers will guide you through a comprehensive deep-dive of every specification point, helping you master the essential advanced methods and techniques. The course is supported by a meticulously compiled, massive practice bank, allowing you to stop “blindly drilling”. Instead, you will engage in highly efficient, targeted training to simultaneously build both speed and accuracy.
Teachers
Ou Yue; Mao Min
PDF Guided Coursebook
Interactive Coursebook
After-Class Practice
Summer Progress Exam
Schedules (57 Periods; Choose ANY ONE intake)
SI Intake 7: High-Tech Base, Suzhou, China
August (Expand to learn more)
August (Expand to learn more)
Language of Instruction
Chinese & English
Time Zone
UTC+8 (Beijing Time)
Residential Provision
Non-residential (Local students to arrange their own transport).
Eligibility Criteria
A Diagnostic Exam average score above 4.0.
TARA | Intensive Track Mao Min; Ou Yue (6 Periods/Day) | Accelerated Track
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Aug 4-8 | Critical Thinking Problem Solving Critical Writing | Not Available. |
Aug 14 | Summer Progress Exam |
SI Intake 8: Qingpu Base, Shanghai, China
August (Expand to learn more)
August (Expand to learn more)
Language of Instruction
Chinese & English
Time Zone
UTC+8 (Beijing Time)
Residential Provision
Complimentary On-campus boarding accommodation, inclusive of all meals.
Eligibility Criteria
A Diagnostic Exam average score above 4.5.
TARA | Intensive Track Mao Min; Ou Yue (6 Periods/Day) | Accelerated Track
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Aug 16-20 | Critical Thinking Problem Solving Critical Writing | Not Available. |
Aug 26 | Summer Progress Exam |
Stage 3: Final Sprint (FS)
This final stage is pure exam-day strategy, designed to build your peak confidence for test day. Using our meticulously designed, tiered-difficulty mock exams in a high-fidelity CBT environment, you will master how to refine test-taking strategy, identify common traps, and optimise time management, ensuring your knowledge and skills are converted into a high-scoring performance.
Mock Exams
You can take the Mock Exams online at your preferred time. It is crucial to complete each Mock Exam before attending the corresponding lecture.
Predictive Papers (Exclusive)
- TARA Predictive Papers: A-C
Unified Course
All participants from the Three-Stage Ultimate Package and Intensive+Sprint Package will join a unified Final Sprint Course.
For FS Intake 1, the evening “Self-study + Q&A” sessions during the National Day holiday (from 1st Oct to 7th Oct) are open exclusively to in-person participants.
Schedules (30 Periods; Choose ANY ONE intake)
FS Intake 1: UEIE Oxbridge Centre, Foshan, China
Sep - October (Expand to learn more)
Sep - October (Expand to learn more)
Language of Instruction
Chinese & English
Time Zone
UTC+8 (Beijing Time)
Complimentary Residential Package
Complimentary 7 nights’ 4-star hotel stay (Superior Twin Room), inclusive of full-board meals.
Eligibility Criteria
A Diagnostic Exam average score above 6.0.
TARA | Session | Intensive Track | Accelerated Track |
Sep 4, 18 | Problem Solving | 13:40-14:20 | Not Available. |
| Critical Thinking | 14:30-15:10 Mao Min | ||
Critical Writing | 15:20-16:00 | ||
| Oct 1-6 Foshan | Problem Solving | 09:00-09:55 Ou Yue | |
Critical Thinking | 10:00-10:55 | ||
| Critical Writing | 11:00-11:55 Mao Min | ||
Mock Exam | 13:00-22:00 |
FS Intake 3: Global Online
*English ONLY, Sep - October (Expand to learn more)
*English ONLY, Sep - October (Expand to learn more)
Language of Instruction
English
Time Zone
UTC+1 (London Time)
Residential Provision
Interactive live-streamed classroom (No physical attendance required).
Eligibility Criteria
A Diagnostic Exam average score above 6.0.
TARA | Session | Intensive Track | Accelerated Track |
Sep 12 | |||
Critical Thinking | 09:00-09:55 | Not Available. | |
Critical Writing | 10:00-10:55 | ||
Problem Solving | 11:00-11:55 |
Historical Performance
| Average Score | TMUA | ESAT Maths 1 | ESAT Maths 2 | ESAT Physics | ESAT Chemistry | ESAT Biology |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UEIE Students (Oct 2025) | 6.13 | 6.68 | 7.03 | 7.28 | 6.42 | 5.24 |
Global (Oct 2025) | 4.62 | 4.73 | 4.73 | 4.58 | 4.72 | 4.46 |
Difference (UEIE – Global) | +1.51 | +1.95 | +2.3 | +2.7 | +1.7 | +0.78 |
Testimonial
“Stage 1 was actually the most useful—it massively improved my mathematical thinking!”
“I thought the Final Sprint would be the most important part, but after finishing, I realised Stage 1, ‘Oxbridge Core Maths Thinking’, was the most valuable. It wasn’t just drilling questions; it genuinely reshaped how I approach problems, which was a huge help in breaking through to a top score later on.”
Chunyu L.
Course: ESAT Preparation Programme
Offer: Cambridge, Natural Sciences
“I was pretty lost on the first mock, but by the last one, I felt completely confident.”
“The Sprint-stage mocks were really well-designed. The first one definitely exposed a lot of my weaknesses. But with Mr. Xie’s guidance, I got a better ‘feel’ for it with every paper I did. By the last one, I had totally mastered the test-taking rhythm and was noticeably more confident.”
Yifei L.
Course: ESAT Preparation Programme
Offer: Cambridge, Engineering
“The real exam felt exactly like taking one of the UEIE mocks.”
“I wasn’t nervous at all during the real test. It wasn’t just that the test interface looked the same as the UEIE system, but even the question style was incredibly similar. The UEIE mocks were also slightly harder than the real thing, which gave us a huge advantage and really helped us secure a high score.”
Hairui W.
Course: Oxford MAT Preparation Programme
Offer: Oxford, Mathematics
“The course is so systematic, and the practice was extremely thorough.”
“The best part of this programme is how systematic it is. From Thinking, to Intensive, to Sprint, every stage connects perfectly. And there are so many practice questions. The massive question bank and 10+ mock exams meant my preparation was incredibly thorough. I could really feel myself making huge progress.”
Anton N.
Course: Oxford PAT Test Prep & Interview Prep
Offer: Oxford, Engineering Science
Frequently Asked Questions
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