TL;DR: Yes. AMC Academic includes English exam prep in every plan: a full IELTS Academic course alongside 2,800+ AMC Part 1 questions, from US$19 a month on the six-month plan.
eMedici, MplusX and Amedex don't list English exam preparation on their own sites, so with those you'd pay for it separately.
Three months of AMC Academic costs US$87, against US$420 for MplusX and US$270 for Amedex's 90-day package.
A separate English prep subscription typically costs US$20 to 50 a month on top of another bank.
Every AMC Academic plan runs for a fixed term with no auto-renewal and has a 7-day money-back guarantee.
What AMC Academic, MplusX and Amedex cost
| Platform | Shortest plan | About 3 months | About 6 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMC Academic | US$39 for 1 month | US$87 | US$114 |
| MplusX | US$100 for 1 week | US$420 | US$620 |
| Amedex | US$126 for 30 days | US$270 (90 days) | US$360 (180 days) |
Prices are from each provider's own site, checked 17 October 2026. Amedex shows its prices as discounts on higher list prices, so check before you buy.
Whichever bank you choose, the AMC's own 210 practice questions come free with your AMC CAT MCQ authorisation.
What you get, side by side
| AMC Academic | eMedici | MplusX | Amedex | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Questions | 2,800+ | 5,000+ | Not published | 1,515 |
English exam prep | Full IELTS Academic course | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Free to try | 20 questions and 50 worked cases, no account | 5-day trial, up to 100 questions | 1-week trial with demo packages | Demo package for 30 days |
What covering both exams costs
The usual order is the AMC exam first, then your English exam in the three weeks you wait for the result (here's why). Most doctors give AMC Part 1 three to six months at 20 to 25 hours a week (the AMC exam explained).
With AMC Academic: six-month plan at US$114 leaves room for the English exam, and nothing renews when it ends. one plan covers both. For a three- to five-month AMC block, the
With another bank: add a separate English prep subscription, which typically costs US$20 to 50 a month, according to our AMC prep cost guide.
The English exam fee itself, about A$400 to 600 according to our AMC exam fees guide, is the same whichever route you take.
Which setup fits you
You still need your English exam. A bank that includes it, like AMC Academic, saves a second subscription.
You've already met the English requirement. Compare banks on fit and price alone: see AMC Academic vs eMedici vs MplusX vs Amedex.
You want recall-based material. MplusX includes a past recalls package in every plan.
Check any bank before you pay
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Common questions
Which AMC course includes IELTS preparation?
AMC Academic. Every plan includes the full IELTS Academic course, covering reading, listening, writing and speaking, with writing and speaking scored against the band descriptors.
What's the cheapest way to prepare for the AMC exam and the English exam?
Start with the AMC's 210 free practice questions and add one paid bank. If you still need your English exam, a bank that includes it saves buying a second course.
Is AMC Academic cheaper than MplusX and Amedex?
Yes, at every plan length they share. Three months costs US$87 with AMC Academic, against US$420 with MplusX and US$270 for Amedex's 90-day package.
Do AMC Academic plans renew automatically?
No. Plans run for one, three or six months and then end. Every plan has a 7-day money-back guarantee.
Related guides
Sources: AMC Academic pricing · eMedici Clinical Medicine · MplusX membership plans · Amedex shop · AMC MCQ preparation app