11+ & Entrance Exams
Personalised online tuition tailored to support your child through the 11+ and a range of competitive entrance exams for both grammar and independent schools. Our experienced tutors provide targeted support to strengthen core skills, build exam confidence, and maximise your child’s chances of success.
11+ Tuition by Seven Springs Education
At Seven Springs Education, we offer a comprehensive range of programmes to help your child prepare for the 11+ entrance exams, whether they're aiming for grammar or independent schools. From personalised tutoring to intensive study skills guidance and workshops, our courses provide targeted support in key subjects, including Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Maths, and English. We understand the distinct requirements of both grammar and independent school exams, ensuring our programmes equip your child with the skills and confidence they need to excel on their education journey.
What Are 11+ Entrance Exams?
The 11+ is a set of entrance exams taken by students in Year 6, usually at the age of 10 or 11, as part of the admissions process for selective grammar schools and independent schools in the UK. These exams assess a child’s academic ability and potential across a range of subjects, often including: English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The 11+ can be highly competitive, and preparing effectively with the right guidance can make all the difference. Our tailored tuition helps students build confidence, master key concepts, and develop exam techniques so they can perform at their best on exam day.
Why Families Trust Our 11+ Tuition
11+ Expert Tutors
Our 11+ expert tutors are carefully handpicked from the UK's most prestigious universities, specialising in the subjects they teach. They bring a wealth of knowledge and years of experience in guiding students through the challenging admissions processes for grammar and independent schools creating an environment where each student can thrive and excel in their 11+ preparation.
Personalised Learning
We understand that no two learners are the same. Each tuition plan is tailored to meet your child’s individual strengths, needs, and learning style focusing on the subjects and skills that need improvement while stretching and challenging them to reach their full potential.
Flexible Tuition Options
Our tuition is designed to fit seamlessly into busy family life. We offer fully online one-to-one and small-group sessions, giving you the flexibility to choose what works best for your child. Whether that’s the undivided attention of a private tutor or the collaborative energy of a small group.
All 11+ Exam Boards Covered
Our expert tutors provide tailored preparation for all major 11+ exam formats, including GL Assessment, ISEB Pre-Tests, and papers set by local consortia and individual schools. Each programme is tailored to match the exact format and content of your child’s target schools, ensuring focused, effective preparation.
When Should I Start Preparing for the 11+?
Early preparation is key to success in the 11+
Early preparation is one of the most effective ways to approach the 11+ exams with confidence and clarity. While most children take their 11+ assessments in Year 6, the groundwork for success is often laid well before then. At Seven Springs, we typically recommend beginning targeted preparation in Year 4 or Year 5, depending on your child’s needs, current attainment, and the types of schools you’re applying to. By starting early, students have the opportunity to build essential skills gradually, without the pressure of looming deadlines.
Our Approach to 11+ Tution
Personalised Support, Proven Success
At Seven Springs, we take a personalised, child-first approach to 11+ tuition. We begin by understanding each student’s unique strengths, challenges, and goals, allowing us to create a tailored learning plan that builds confidence and academic ability. Our experienced tutors are not only experts in 11+ subjects, they’re also skilled mentors who know how to keep students motivated and engaged. Lessons are delivered online through one-to-one and small group sessions, offering focused support that fits around your family’s schedule.
Is Your Child Prepared for the 11+ Exams?
Test Their Knowledge, Build Confidence
Give your child a head start by assessing their readiness for the 11+ or Entrance Exams. These exams are highly competitive, with places in top grammar and independent schools attracting a large number of applicants. Knowing where your child stands is a crucial first step in their preparation journey.
With our FREE 11+ Familiarisation Test , your child can experience the types of questions they'll face, helping you identify their strengths and areas that may need extra focus. This is a valuable tool to make sure they're equipped for the exam and the challenges ahead.
Preparation for 13+ and Other Admissions Tests
In addition to 11+ tuition, we offer expert support for the 13+ Common Entrance, ISEB Pre-Tests, and admissions tests for entry at other year levels. Whether your child is applying to a top independent or boarding school, our tutors provide targeted guidance aligned with the specific format, syllabus, and expectations of each school. From subject-specific preparation to interview coaching and revision strategies, we ensure students are confident, well-prepared, and positioned for success at every stage of the admissions journey.
When Do Students Sit the 13+ Exams?
Most students take the 13+ Entrance exams in Year 8, typically around the age of 12 to 13. These exams are usually taken in the summer term (June) of Year 8, though some schools may set their own timelines or require earlier assessments, such as ISEB Pre-Tests in Year 6 or Year 7.
For competitive schools, the admissions process often begins much earlier, with registration required years in advance and pre-assessments or interviews scheduled as early as Year 6. That’s why many families begin preparation well ahead of time, sometimes as early as Year 5 to ensure their child develops the necessary subject knowledge, exam skills, and confidence without last-minute pressure.
How Our Tuition Programme Supports Success
Our tuition programme is designed to help your child build confidence, develop essential skills, and apply their learning effectively, all while working toward the goal of gaining entry into the UK’s most competitive schools, such as: Eton, Harrow, Cheltenham Ladies’ College, Benenden, Marlborough College, Dulwich College, Radley College, Abingdon, Brighton College, Bradfield, Canford, Charterhouse, Alleyn’s, St Edward’s Oxford, Stowe, and top grammar schools including Henrietta Barnett, Tiffin School, King Edward VI Grammar School, Colchester Royal Grammar School, The Latymer School, and St Olave’s Grammar School.
When Should You Start Preparing?
For entry into competitive independent day or boarding school, early preparation is key. Most students begin preparing for 13+ Common Entrance exams and other admissions tests at least one to two years in advance, often starting in Year 6 or Year 7.
Starting early gives your child time to build subject knowledge gradually, strengthen exam technique, and grow in confidence without the stress of last-minute cramming.
If your child is taking pre-tests in Year 6 or sitting school-specific admissions exams, earlier preparation may be necessary.
To help you plan effectively, we recommend booking an academic assessment to understand your child's current level and create a personalised plan for success.
Our Step-by-Step Preparation Plan
We take a thoughtful, structured approach to exam preparation, one that’s rooted in understanding your child as a learner and building their confidence step by step. Here’s what the journey looks like:
Initial Conversation & Familiarisation Assessment
We begin with an informal conversation to understand your child’s academic background, personality, and goals. Alongside this, your child completes a short familiarisation test to help us identify their current level and target areas.
Personalised Learning Plan
Using assessment results and your input as a parent, we create a tailored learning plan covering English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and any school-specific requirements. This roadmap evolves as your child progresses.
Expert Tutor Matching
We match your child with a specialist tutor who fits their learning style and personality. All of our tutors are experienced in entrance exam preparation and understand what it takes to succeed in both grammar and independent school entry.
Focused, Adaptive Lessons
Lessons are delivered online in a one-to-one or small group setting. Each session is strategically designed to target weak areas, reinforce core knowledge, and build exam-specific skills, all while maintaining an engaging, confidence-boosting environment.
Exam Preparation & Mock Testing
As your child progresses, we introduce timed exam practice and full mock tests to build exam-day confidence and refine technique. Tutors review mock results to make targeted adjustments and improve performance under pressure.
Interview Preparation (for Independent Schools)
For students applying to selective independent schools, we offer dedicated interview preparation. This includes mock interviews, communication coaching, and confidence-building exercises to help your child shine during this crucial part of the admissions process.
Ongoing Support & Feedback
We provide regular updates, track progress, and remain flexible to adapt the plan if goals or timelines shift. Our aim is to keep your child calm, confident, and ready both academically and emotionally, for the big day.
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Inside Our 11+ Tuition Programme
Our 11+ tuition covers all key areas tested in Grammar and Independent School entrance exams. For Independent Schools, we also offer support with creative writing, interview skills, and ISEB Pre-Test preparation, ensuring your child is ready for every stage of the admissions process.
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