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Who is the iCanStudy program for?

Our program is suitable for a wide range of learners. This article will help you evaluate if it is suitable for you.

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Our academic program is suitable for any busy professionals or students who have a high volume to learn efficiently.

It covers a very wide range of domains and circumstances. This is because the techniques are built on fundamental methods of human processing, rather than superficial, subject-specific tips or tricks.

You may also be interested to learn about the fundamental approach behind how our program was created to better understand how it can be so transferrable.

What age and educational stage?

The program is designed for learners of any level, from high school to seasoned professional.

As many of our techniques can be cognitively challenging, we do not recommend the program for students under the age of 13.

Among professional learners, the program is best for:

  • Professionals pursuing postgraduate study (e.g. MBAs, medical or legal qualifications)

  • Managers or executives who want to learn strategic thinking faster

  • Lifelong learners and knowledge workers needing high-volume information mastery

  • Anyone looking to unlearn inefficient study habits picked up earlier in life

The strength of your academic background does have an effect on your ability to progress, but we have not found this to be consistent, with some academic high achievers progressing very slowly, and some learners who haven't studied formally in decades after nearly failing high school progressing extremely fast.


Which academic curriculums or countries?

Most curriculums and assessments are more similar than they are different. The skills to succeed in most structured curriculums overlap heavily.

All learners must be proficient at deep processing and higher-order thinking, self-regulation, and self-management.

In addition to countless regionally-specific high school and university curriculums, our learners use our program to achieve success in:

  • MCAT

  • IGCSE/GCSE

  • A-levels

  • IB

  • USMLE

  • UPSC

  • JEE

  • NEET

There are also many learners worldwide studying for professional certifications like CA/CPA/CFA examinations, medical and surgical specialisation exams, and software engineering and development certifications.

The program does not favour any one curriculum and we are confident to say that it is suitable for any academic curriculum as long as it involves declarative knowledge (see below).


Which subjects or disciplines?

The program is built on core learning processes used by the brain, making it effective for any subject that involves learning, retaining, and applying knowledge. It works best for subjects that are concept-heavy, detailed, or content-rich. It is less suited to highly procedural or performance-based areas like music, dance, or parts of language learning.

Our programs are most effective for subjects with significant declarative knowledge (the “what” of learning), such as facts, concepts, and information. This includes areas like science, history, and law. Procedural knowledge (the “how” of doing things), such as physical skills or artistic performance requires additional practice beyond what the program provides.

Subject fit examples

Sciences is a high level of fit.

Sciences require understanding systems, applying models, and solving unfamiliar problems. iCanStudy supports this by helping learners form conceptual frameworks rather than relying on rote memorisation. This is especially useful in biology, chemistry, and physics, where understanding interactions and causality is key. For memorising formulas or specific terms, the program also includes efficient memorisation techniques tailored to support deeper understanding.


Medicine is a high level of fit.

Medicine involves large volumes of complex information that must be recalled and applied accurately in clinical settings. iCanStudy helps learners build mental structures to manage and integrate this content more effectively. It also includes memorisation strategies for high-volume factual content like drug classes, symptoms, and diagnostic criteria, which complements the system’s higher-order learning focus.


Anatomy is a moderate level of fit.

Anatomy relies heavily on lower-order memorisation of structures, names, and spatial relationships. iCanStudy provides memory techniques that help retain this kind of information efficiently. However, due to the strong visual-spatial nature of the subject, additional tools such as 3D models and diagram-based study are recommended alongside the system.


Mathematics is a high level of fit.

Mathematics requires both conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. iCanStudy supports the development of mental models and problem-solving strategies that make it easier to transfer concepts across different areas of math. For formulas and key identities, the program also teaches effective memorisation techniques, but practice with worked examples remains essential.


Philosophy is a very high level of fit.

Philosophy is almost entirely based on higher-order thinking. iCanStudy helps learners understand and critically evaluate arguments, synthesise abstract ideas, and engage deeply with complex texts. While there are some factual elements like definitions or philosopher timelines, the program’s memorisation tools can support these without becoming the focus.


English is a moderate to high level of fit.

English studies require interpretation, critical thinking, and essay writing — all supported by iCanStudy. The system helps learners structure ideas, improve reading comprehension, and write more analytically. For tasks like remembering literary devices or quotes, iCanStudy also teaches memorisation techniques, although these are not a primary focus of the program.


Languages is a low level of fit.

Language learning involves grammar, vocabulary, and applied skills like speaking and listening. iCanStudy helps with grammar and vocabulary retention using efficient memorisation techniques and schema-building. However, it does not cover pronunciation, listening comprehension, or spoken fluency, which require separate immersion and practice. Most techniques we teach are also unnecessary for only language learning.


Economics is a high level of fit.

Economics combines theoretical understanding with applied reasoning. iCanStudy helps learners grasp and retain key models and principles, and apply them flexibly across different contexts. For remembering definitions or equations, the system includes memory techniques that complement its focus on conceptual depth and application.


Law and legal studies is a high level of fit.

Law demands both retention of large volumes of content and the ability to apply it through structured reasoning. iCanStudy helps learners build schemas for understanding legal principles and improves analysis and essay writing. Its memorisation methods are also valuable for recalling statutes, case names, and definitions. However, legal drafting and jurisdiction-specific interpretation still require separate focus.


Politics is a high level of fit.

Politics involves comparing ideologies, analysing systems, and interpreting policy debates. iCanStudy supports this by helping learners structure complex ideas and apply them across case studies or essays. Where memorisation is needed for theories, treaties, or historical events, the program provides memory tools to retain key information efficiently.


Coding and software is a moderate to high level of fit.

Coding requires understanding abstract concepts and developing fluency through hands-on experience. Effective coding also involves understanding how systems fit together (e.g. building clear logic flows or architecture design). iCanStudy supports this by helping learners develop the big-picture thinking needed to connect concepts like functions, data structures, and design patterns. This is especially valuable when learning new languages, working across stacks, or debugging complex problems. For memorising syntax or commands, the program includes efficient memory techniques, but hands-on coding and iterative practice are still essential for building fluency.


Business and entrepreneurship is a high level of fit.

These fields involve synthesising knowledge from multiple domains and making strategic decisions. iCanStudy helps learners quickly build mental models, evaluate scenarios, and learn more efficiently across business topics. For specific terminology or frameworks (e.g. SWOT, 4Ps), the included memorisation tools help ensure this knowledge is also retained and applied when needed.


Accounting is a moderate level of fit.

Accounting includes both understanding core principles and executing repetitive processes. iCanStudy supports conceptual clarity (e.g. trust and family tax law, the logic behind double-entry bookkeeping) and provides memorisation techniques for standards, classifications, and key formulas. Procedural accuracy and speed still require dedicated practice.


History is a high level of fit.

History involves retaining large volumes of information and understanding causality and thematic connections. iCanStudy helps organise this knowledge into long-lasting mental structures. It also teaches memorisation methods for dates, names, and events, which supports essay writing and source analysis, though learners still need to practise interpretation and writing regularly.


Finance is a high level of fit.

Finance requires both theoretical understanding and numerical fluency. iCanStudy helps learners build structured knowledge around key financial models and decision-making frameworks. Memorisation techniques support recall of formulas and definitions, while numerical fluency still depends on consistent practice with calculations and tools.


PhD and research is a very high level of fit.

Research involves synthesising large amounts of complex information, maintaining long-term retention, and producing structured arguments. iCanStudy directly supports these demands with tools for idea integration, metacognitive planning, and memory consolidation. For specific methods, technical skills, or statistical tools, learners will still need to seek discipline-specific training.

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