ISAT preparation for international students aiming for medicine in Australia

Check my readiness
ISAT Readiness Check

How ready are you for the ISAT?

Two minutes to find out where you stand. See how you handle ISAT-style questions before you book the exam.

Check my readiness What is the ISAT? For international students aiming for direct-entry medicine in Australia.
Used for medicine at MonashUNSWUWAUTASWestern Sydney
Check your ISAT readiness Five short questions. You'll see your readiness stage straight away.
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Who is completing this check?
Where is the student based right now?
Current stage
When do you want to start medicine in Australia?
Where are you with the ISAT so far?
Where should we send your next steps?
No payment, no obligation. We'll email you about your Mini-Mocks and your ISAT preparation.

Fraser's Medical. Preparing students for medical school entry.

The ISAT is the gate to direct-entry medicine in Australia.

The International Student Admissions Test is run by ACER and sat online. It tests reasoning, not subject knowledge, so there is no syllabus to memorise and no way to cram it. Readiness has to be measured.

100multiple-choice questions across critical reasoning and quantitative reasoning
180 minin one sitting, delivered online through ProctorU
4test windows a year: January, April–May, July–August, October–November
2 yearsscore validity. One resit every 12 months. AUD $435 per sitting.

Where the ISAT gets you in

Five Australian universities use the ISAT for international medicine entry. Thresholds and accepted sittings differ by university. After the check, reply to the email we send you and our team will tell you which universities suit your grades and plans.

  • Monash UniversityBachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine
  • UNSW SydneyBachelor of Medical Studies / Doctor of Medicine
  • University of Western AustraliaInternational direct pathway to graduate-entry medicine and dentistry
  • University of TasmaniaBachelor of Medical Science and Doctor of Medicine
  • Western Sydney UniversityDoctor of Medicine

Readiness is measured, not guessed.

Three steps. The first takes two minutes on this page. The second is free and online. The third is optional, for when you want a tutor.

On this page · 2 minutes

Readiness check

Five questions on timeline, curriculum and ISAT experience. You see your readiness stage immediately: Planning, Preparation or Final run.

Online · free

Two ISAT Mini-Mocks

Two short ISAT-style practice tests, about 15 minutes each. Make a free login and do both in one go, somewhere quiet.

Optional

When your test date is close

If your test date is close, you can book one private ISAT tutorial for $100 AUD. If you then join the ISAT Comprehensive Programme, your $100 is credited towards it.

A Fraser's tutor working one-to-one with a student
ISAT Comprehensive Programme

Built for international students, around your results.

The programme starts with a diagnostic mock and typically runs 3 to 6 months, depending on the student's target intake: 16 private tutorials, 5 full mock exams, weekly pre-work and homework, and a university-specific mock interview after the exam. Payment plans are available.

We recommend the programme only if it fits the student's results.

A student in a mock interview with a Fraser's mentor
A mentor going through interview strategy with a student

Why international students choose Fraser's for the ISAT

  • Built for international students. English as a second language, unfamiliar entry pathways and a different exam style are the starting assumptions, not afterthoughts.
  • One-to-one, not a classroom. Every tutorial is private, with tutors who specialise in critical reasoning, quantitative reasoning, or both.
  • Beyond the exam. University selection, accepted sittings and interview preparation are part of the programme.
  • A record in Australia. All of our ISAT Comprehensive students have gained admission into their first preference medical school.*

The ISAT team

Dr. Scott FraserFounder and CEO
Meghana KandlakuntaChief Operating Officer
Akif IslamPremedical Programs Manager
Dr. Hayba AbouzeidISAT Tutor

From students and parents who worked with Fraser's

It was an amazing opportunity to prepare for my ISAT with Frasers… Thanks to the hard work given by the tutors, I was able to achieve a satisfying result in the exam, and have gotten an interview offer to one of the universities offering medicine.
DanielISAT student
I received comprehensive tutoring for both the GAMSAT and ISAT exams at Frasers, and I must say that the experience exceeded my expectations.
MayaGAMSAT and ISAT student
We’re thrilled to share that my daughter achieved an outstanding ISAT score of 181 and received her first-preference medical offer for Flinders Uni. Fraser’s truly delivered the step-by-step support we were hoping for.
MehjanaParent, UAE
What made the biggest difference was the 1-on-1 mentoring and university-specific mock interview, which prepared me to approach UNSW’s process strategically. … I’m proud to say I now have an offer to study medicine at UNSW - a dream come true.
AyeshaISAT student, Pakistan → UNSW
I have thoroughly enjoyed the partnering and guidance throughout this journey. Thank you Fraser’s Medical and Meghana (and Akif as well) for your kind support.
Sohan’s fatherParent, Monash offer
A massive shout-out to Frasers for playing such a huge role in helping me secure an offer from my desired medical school. Their interview teaching program genuinely made a difference and helped me feel prepared and confident throughout the process. … Thank you, Frasers, for being part of such a significant milestone in my journey to medicine.
AlifISAT and interview student

Individual outcomes may vary.

Who the readiness check is for

Students working together in a Fraser's school workshop
A small group of students in a session with a mentor

A good fit

  • International students who want to study medicine in Australia
  • Strong academic results in A-Level, IB, CBSE, FSc or equivalent
  • Students who have sat the ISAT once and want a stronger score at the next window
  • Parents who want an honest read on where their child stands before committing

Not sure the ISAT applies to you?

Five Australian universities use the ISAT for international medicine entry. Two of them, UNSW and the University of Tasmania, also accept the UCAT ANZ. Reply to the email we send after the check and we'll tell you which test and which window suit your plans. If the ISAT isn't the right route, you'll hear that too.

What does the readiness check actually tell me?
It places you in one of three stages based on your timeline and ISAT experience: Planning (more than a year out, no practice yet), Preparation (in the window where structured preparation makes the biggest difference) or Final run (a sitting in the next few months). It is a starting point. The Mini-Mocks that follow give you a first look at how you handle ISAT-style questions.
Is it really free?
Yes. The readiness check and the two Mini-Mocks are free; you only make a free login for the Mini-Mocks. The trial private tutorial is optional and costs $100 AUD. If you then join the ISAT Comprehensive Programme, which is a paid course, your $100 is credited towards it.
How do the Mini-Mocks work?
Make a free login on our learning site, go to your Learn page and pick ISAT Diagnostic Mini-Mocks. Each takes about 15 minutes. We email you the steps straight after the readiness check.
When should I sit the ISAT?
The ISAT runs four times a year and scores are valid for two years, but each university accepts specific sittings for each intake, and you can only resit once every 12 months. Picking the window is easier once the Mini-Mocks show where you are. Reply to the email we send after the check and our team will help.
Does the ISAT replace my school grades?
No. Universities rank international applicants on academic results and the ISAT score together. Some universities also require specific subjects, often chemistry and English (Monash and the University of Tasmania, for example), so check each university's requirements. Strong grades and a strong ISAT are both needed.
I'm in the Gulf or Asia. Does that change anything?
No. The ISAT is sat online with remote proctoring, and all Fraser's ISAT tutoring is delivered one-to-one online, so the programme runs the same from Dubai, Riyadh, Karachi, Mumbai or Singapore. Tutorial times are arranged around your time zone.

Find out where you stand.

Two minutes now. Two free Mini-Mocks after. A first look at where you stand before you book the ISAT.

Check my readiness No payment, no obligation.
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Check my readiness