London-based 13 Plus (13+) Exam Tutors
London-based 13 Plus (13+) Exam Tutors
At Athena Tuition, we work with top-end 13 Plus (13+) Exam Tutors who have a brilliant track record supporting children with their 13+ assessment preparation.
There are similarities to 11+, such as an assessment of Maths and English skills, but at 13+, there is usually also a Science component. Private schools tend to host interviews as a later assessment stage at both the 11+ and 13+ levels. Some schools place an emphasis on elements like creative writing or critical thinking to gauge educational potential.
Most secondary schools will have an ISEB Pre-test as the first round, to be sat in Year 6. Candidates successful here may then be invited to sit another, more specific school entrance exam. At this stage, unconditional or provisional/conditional offers can be issued, the latter of which would require a 13+ assessment round in Year 8.
Many schools will offer the opportunity to opt into additional papers, such as scholarship assessments, which are typically sat in Year 8. These scholarships can be academic or extracurricular. Scholarships are awarded according to merit, and ‘bursary scholarships’ are means-tested, offering more significant fee discounts (up to 100%).
- Content teaching – Our 13+ tutors cover the full range of subjects required, ensuring that even the most complex concepts on the syllabus are understood. Typically, one tutor covers all components, however, it is possible to have English tuition, Maths tuition, and Science tuition separated between more than one tutor, if a multi-tutor package is preferred. There are pros and cons to both strategies here. Feel free to discuss with us!
- Exam technique – This is about being able to deploy the content knowledge your child has in order to get the best scores possible on the day. This will involve high resolution study and practice of exam papers for your child’s first-choice school as well as those of other schools of a similar standard; more practice is better!. Our tutors will share details on exam conditions and format, and expose students to the wide range of possible question types.
- Interview preparation – A key part of the assessment is the entrance interview, and so our tutors ensure that interview practice is built into tutoring sessions as the interview approaches. Building academic confidence and familiarity with the interview environment is the key here.
- Work scheduling and routine – Time management is vital. Our professional tutors work with parents to ensure tutoring sessions and personal learning are well-planned out. By sticking to these strategies, students will progress at the optimum rate, putting themselves in the best position to see success in their exams.
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- Preparation is key. Start thinking about the exams at least 12 months in advice.
- Complete practice papers to get in the mindset for the true assessment.
- Consider reading and writing exercises. A good comprehension of the English language is vital for the final assessment.
- Look into publications for your target school. These provide insight into the type of school it is, and may also provide useful insights for the exam.
- Lean on your tutor for support. Athena only works with the most accomplished tutors with adaptable teaching styles to help with 13 plus assessment revision and planning.