Karim Sandouk
TOEFL iBT specialist coach based in Abu Dhabi
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $130 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Based in | Abu Dhabi |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Bachelor's degree in Computer Science |
| Experience | 8 years coaching |
Karim Sandouk is a TOEFL iBT specialist coach based in Abu Dhabi. Karim helps students improve in reading, listening, speaking and writing. Over eight years, Karim has logged more than 2,000 teaching hours with 200+ students. Karim's lessons mix exam strategies with personal feedback. Karim also works as an admissions consultant and instructor for the SAT, TOEFL, IELTS and ACT. Karim's clients have reached TOEFL scores from 91 to 118.
What Karim helps with
Karim helps students reach their target TOEFL iBT scores across all four skills. Karim also works on the habits that affect test day.
- Reading skills for the TOEFL iBT
- Listening skills for the TOEFL iBT
- Speaking practice with feedback
- Writing for the TOEFL iBT
- Time management during the test
- Stress control on test day
- Critical thinking and prompt responding
- Building a tailored study plan
Who Karim works with
Karim works with students who are preparing for the TOEFL iBT and want a higher score. Karim has guided 200+ students, and more than 100 of them were TOEFL clients. Karim also helps students who need support with a single skill, such as speaking or reading.
How Karim works
Karim combines targeted exam strategies with personal feedback in each lesson. Karim builds a tailored study plan and a test prep strategy for each student. Karim's focus areas are time management, stress control, critical thinking and prompt responding. Karim offers skill-based packages in speaking, reading, listening and writing. Karim also runs a one-hour Anti-Panic Session and a full start-to-finish tutoring program.
Background and qualifications
Karim has coached for eight years and logged more than 2,000 teaching hours with 200+ students. Since March 2022, Karim has worked as an admissions consultant and instructor on Preply. There Karim guides students in SAT, TOEFL, IELTS and ACT prep and organizes their learning plans. Karim has also worked as a partnerships manager. Karim holds a bachelor's degree in Computer Science. Karim's clients have reached TOEFL scores from 91 to 118.
Karim Sandouk pricing
Programs and services
- TOEFL iBT Speaking package (8 hours)
- TOEFL iBT Writing package (4 hours)
- TOEFL iBT Reading package (2 hours)
- TOEFL iBT Listening package (2 hours)
- TOEFL iBT Anti-Panic Session (1 hour)
- Custom hourly coaching
Karim Sandouk reviews
Karim Sandouk has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Karim offers a one-hour Anti-Panic Session for test stress, along with skill-based TOEFL packages.
Best for students who want a higher TOEFL iBT score and need help with a specific skill or with test stress.
Common questions
How much does Karim Sandouk charge?
Coaching with Karim runs $70 to $130 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Karim Sandouk help with?
Karim Sandouk helps with reading skills for the TOEFL iBT, listening skills for the TOEFL iBT, speaking practice with feedback and writing for the TOEFL iBT.
Does Karim Sandouk coach online?
Karim is based in Abu Dhabi. Sessions are online.
Does Karim Sandouk have reviews?
Karim Sandouk has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 13 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Karim Sandouk certified?
Karim Sandouk lists: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.
Can Karim help with just one TOEFL skill?
Yes. Karim offers separate packages for speaking, reading, listening and writing. Karim also offers custom hourly coaching.
Does Karim help with test-day stress?
Yes. Karim offers a one-hour Anti-Panic Session. Stress control is also one of Karim's main focus areas.
How do I contact Karim Sandouk?
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