11+ Independent School Entrance Exams
Marion has extensive knowledge of the UK’s leading independent schools and their admissions process. After a thorough and comprehensive initial assessment, Marion will be able to advise you on which schools would be a good fit for your child. Marion’s tuition is both tailored to the individual child as well as to the target schools. She has an in depth knowledge of the various forms of assessment used by the UK’s leading schools including: GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB amongst others.
When to begin tuition?
11+ Tuition usually begins in the September when your child starts Year 5. However, as entrance exams have become more competitive, many children begin tuition in Year 4 and even earlier. Many schools have brought their exam forward into the autumn term of Year 6 and at least 18 months of tuition will provide optimum results. Tuition in Year 4 will focus on building children’s core English skills: spelling, punctuation, grammar, comprehension and vocabulary. In Maths, tuition will focus on numeracy skills, mental calculation and problem solving. Once your child’s core skills are secure, they will then move on to study Verbal and Non-Verbal reasoning. Starting tuition in year 4, gives your child the advantage of having the whole of Year 5 to tackle the more complex elements of the 11+ currciculum as well as to develop their exam technique and confidence.
Choosing the right school at 11+
Marion will assess your child to determine whether the 11+ journey is appropriate for them. Some independent school entrance exams are very challenging and fiercely competitive, so you will first need to ensure that your child has the potential to pass. Marion will be honest about whether your child has the ability to pass the exam and whether they are likely to succeed once they have secured a place at a highly competitive school.
Consultancy
Marion has been advising parents about schools for many years. She has a particular in-depth knowledge of the admissions process to grammar and independent schools. She has helped many parents navigate the complexities of the senior school entry process. Marion has previously tutored children who have gained places and scholarships at Bloxham School, Charterhouse, King’s High School, Oxford High School, Rugby School, Tonbridge School, Warwick School and Westminster School.
“She also has a wealth of knowledge about the State and independent Schools system and her advice was invaluable to us.”