11 Plus Assessment Tutors
11+ examinations are competitive admissions assessments, sat in Year 6, for admission into Year 7 of secondary schools.
11+ can be delineated into two broad categories:
Grammar schools are predominantly in London and the counties:
Both grammar and private 11+ tests tend to involve Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning components. The precise format of the papers can be different, based on the school, and some private schools also require an interview.
Independent schools with a 13+ intake will tend to have a pre-test, which forms the first part of the assessment process, sat in Year 6. Please read our 13+ page for more information about 13+ Common Entrance exams.
We have interviewed, vetted and tracked tutors who we know well and so aim to achieve high quality tutor-student matches first time. They are specialists; highly experienced in admissions process preparation to all top schools including: Sevenoaks School, Latymer Upper, Highgate, City, UCS, Wycombe Abbey, Francis Holland and many more. Many of our tutors are qualified teachers or full-time tutors.
Private tuition will involve a mixture of:
Adam is a full-time secondary admissions specialist tutor. He has two decades of experience and has helped multiple children gain admissions to the top private schools in and around London. He teaches all components of the admissions procedures, and is highly knowledgeable regarding the nuances of each different school’s admissions process. Prior to joining us, Adam was the personal tutor for the children of the Prince of Malaysia for 10 years. Adam’s background is in STEM, having Maths & Physics Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from UCL.
Our 11+ support is most commonly in person, but we can provide online tuition, too.
We are available alongside for the duration of the tuition in order to assist with any queries or concerns you may have.
For more information about our process, please visit our How it Works page.
We recommend discussing reports at the start of the collaboration to get everyone on the same page. Reports can be verbal or can be written and sent out after each lesson or monthly; whatever is preferred.
This depends on several factors, including:
the target school, child’s starting level, how consistent they are with practice between lessons, session frequency and how engaged the parents/guardians are in the process.
Commencing tuition in Year 4 or at the start of Year 5 is quite standard and allows for a less intensive approach.
If in doubt, please err on the side of caution and get in touch sooner rather than later to discuss things. Top tutors are often busy and so may not have lots of availability the moment you call, so getting in touch a few months ahead of when you are looking to commence can be the best way to guarantee sessions with your first choice tutor. Please feel free to give us a call and we can discuss recommendations for you based on the nuance of your situation.
Please fill out the contact form below to make an enquiry or call us on 0208 133 6284 to speak to our friendly team, who can arrange your tutoring or answer any questions.
While it can differ from child to child, in general, if tutoring starts in year 4, that gives the child the most amount of time to get to grips with the 11-plus syllabus content. This length of time also allows them to ease into the 11-plus assessment over time, instead of creating stress and pressure by teaching them too much, too quickly.
While it can differ from child to child, in general, if tutoring starts in year 4, that gives the child the most amount of time to get to grips with the 11-plus syllabus content. This length of time also allows them to ease into the 11-plus assessment over time, instead of creating stress and pressure by teaching them too much, too quickly.
It is highly recommended that a tutor is used when preparing for the 11 plus. 11 plus tutors are specialists, with a deep understanding of the syllabus and the skill to convey that information in a way that would help the child most.
While it can differ from child to child, in general, if tutoring starts in year 4, that gives the child the most amount of time to get to grips with the 11-plus syllabus content. This length of time also allows them to ease into the 11-plus assessment over time, instead of creating stress and pressure by teaching them too much, too quickly.
You can help your child with the 11 plus by:
While it can differ from child to child, in general, if tutoring starts in year 4, that gives the child the most amount of time to get to grips with the 11-plus syllabus content. This length of time also allows them to ease into the 11-plus assessment over time, instead of creating stress and pressure by teaching them too much, too quickly.
The 11-plus exam consists of questions around 4 key areas – Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. This exam determines a child’s suitability for selective schools as well as grammar schools.
Arguably, the 11 Plus exam is harder than the SATs, because SAT exams are built around questions in the current curriculum. The 11 Plus exam often has questions outside the current curriculum, making the need for a tutor greater.
The 11-plus exam consists of questions around 4 key areas – Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. This exam determines a child’s suitability for selective schools as well as grammar schools.
Whether your child should sit the 11 Plus should be determined by you as the parent, and your child. Consider a number of factors like their academic ability, concentration levels, curiosity, personality, maturity, and which schools could be suitable.
The 11-plus exam consists of questions around 4 key areas – Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. This exam determines a child’s suitability for selective schools as well as grammar schools.
There are a number of key benefits to taking the 11 Plus, including: