About Us
Your Partners in IELTS Success
At WA IELTS Academy, we specialize in helping students reach their target IELTS scores with confidence and clarity. Based in Perth, WA, our mission is to provide high-quality, results-driven IELTS preparation for both Academic and General Training modules.
Why We Exist
We know that preparing for IELTS can feel overwhelming. Whether you're applying for university, immigration, or professional registration, your success on the IELTS exam is critical. That’s why we’ve created a supportive learning environment that offers expert coaching, personalized strategies, and practical tools to help you succeed.
Our Approach
We believe in a student-centered approach. Our qualified IELTS coaches offer:
Private Coaching
Group Classes
Personalized lessons that focus on your specific needs and target areas.
Interactive sessions with other learners, ideal for building confidence and communication.
Mock Tests and Feedback
Realistic test simulations and expert feedback to fine-tune your performance.
Flexible Scheduling
Learn at your own pace, with options that fit your routine.
Meet Our Team
Our qualified IELTS coaches
Valentina Gallina
Valentina is the founder of the Academy, main coach and business developer, she has a great passion for helping others achieving their goals, she believes in empowering each individual, boosting their self confidence and guiding them to thrive, languages are only one of the mediums we use to comunicate.
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She has a Degree in Languages from the University of Verona (IT) and a Cert IV in TESOL.
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Valentina's mission is to leave a mark through communication and impact as many lives as she could possibly imagine to touch.
Oliver Godwin
MA, BSc (Hons)
Oliver is a Perth local and has been teaching English as a second language both in Australia and South America for the last sixyears.
As well as teaching General English, Oliver specialises in teaching Academic English, IELTS exam preparation, and Cambridge exam preparation.
Native English speaker, proficient Spanish speaker, and he slao understands Latin and Ancient Greek.
Wesley Meller
Wesley first discovered his passion for teaching while working in South Korea. He later returned to Australia to complete a Business degree and expand his qualifications to focus on adult education. He holds TESOL, CELTA, and a Certificate IV in Literacy and Numeracy.
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Wesley is also the author of a best-selling book on IELTS writing.
His teaching style is highly interactive, grounded in the belief: "Tell me and I forget, show me and I remember, involve me and I understand."
Trusted Partner of
We proudly collaborate with organizations that share our vision and mission.
Here are some of our current partners, with more to come!
