Over what period should you compare prices?
Choose a period that matches your plan, such as the three months before your test. Note when access begins and ends. A 12-month package does not cost twelve times its listed price if it is a one-time purchase; a monthly price does not show the total if a longer commitment is required.
Your prep budget adds up the resources you actually buy, additional services, and practical expenses. For an intensive course, this may include travel and lodging. For a book, include shipping and consider materials you already own. Avoid counting access twice when it is included in another offer.
What reference points do the reviewed pages provide?
The provider pages below were reviewed on October 15, 2026. Services and access periods differ: the table is for budgeting, not for identifying the least expensive option with equivalent services. The Upsilar catalog terms retain their own review date. Confirm availability, content, and total when ordering.
| Option described | Listed amount | Scope to consider | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachero | Advertised as free | Online prep | Review terms and access |
| Upsilar Free | Free | Gradual access with monthly quotas | Check the limits that apply to your account |
| Upsilar paid plans | No purchase cost included here | Plans listed in the catalog | As of October 15, 2026, Upsilar’s paid plans are listed in the catalog, but purchases are not open. |
| PrepMyFuture / FNEGE | FNEGE: €59 or €79; PrepMyFuture: €79 or €99 | Packages of four or nine practice tests; FNEGE lists 12 months of access | The two pages list different prices: confirm the package and total before paying |
| ASTPrep Intensif | €249 total | Three months, with services beyond test prep alone | Check the package details |
| PGE-PGO | €390 or €750 | Two- or five-day course with e-learning | Upcoming dates listed on the page; confirm access period |
| Aurlom intensive week | Starting at €750 | Five-day course | Sessions unavailable on the page: contact Aurlom for current dates |
How can you compare a subscription, package, and intensive course?
Consider a fictional example unrelated to any provider’s pricing: a subscription at €25 per month with no additional fees costs €75 for three billed months. A package purchased for €90 costs €90 over the same period, even if access continues afterward. This compares spending; it says nothing about content quality.
Another fictional example: a €400 course, with €80 for travel and €120 for lodging, represents €600 in planned expenses. Add a €30 book and the total prep cost becomes €630. Keep the test fee on a separate line.
For each offer, record the total due, payment dates, possible renewal, cancellation deadline, and usage limits relevant to your schedule. A large quota you do not use does not save you money. Conversely, include a limit that would require you to buy a second resource in your estimate.
The pitfall
Confusing prep costs with test registration
On the page we reviewed, FNEGE lists a registration fee of €76 in mainland France and €80 overseas; it gives an average amount of €150 abroad, which should be checked for the specific session. These amounts cover taking the test, not preparation.
Do not assume that a prep package registers you for the exam. Check the seller’s terms and register with the appropriate test administrator. School applications, any additional tests, and travel related to those steps are separate expenses.
Where should you spend first?
Start with what is missing after a few sessions using resources already available to you. If you do not understand an explanation, buying more questions may not solve the problem. If you know the methods but want official questions, focus on that resource. If you need interaction, compare guided support instead of stacking subscriptions.
As of October 15, 2026, Upsilar’s paid plans are listed in the catalog, but purchases are not open. Their availability and terms should be confirmed when you make your choice.
Leave room for essential practical expenses. The best use of your budget may be free prep, one targeted purchase, or a course whose instruction you will actually use. Write down the reason for each expense and reconsider it before adding another resource.
Key takeaways
- Compare total spending through your deadline and identify the services included.
- Separate prep, test registration, and school applications.
- Treat listed prices as dated reference points; confirm the offer and its availability.