Entrance Exam Tutoring
Everything you need to know to get ready
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While applying can feel daunting, the process is easily managed with expertise, preparation, and careful selection to ensure a successful application.
Understanding The 7+Process
The 7+ entrance exam is a key milestone in the process of gaining admission to some of the UK’s most prestigious independent prep schools.
This selective test, designed for children aged 6 to 7, typically takes place at some point in Year 2 (usually in November or early in the spring term) in preparation for September entry in Year 3. The exact date varies by school. Importantly, not all schools offer entry at this age.
Understanding The 11+ Process
The 11+ exam is used by grammar schools and some selective independents in the UK to assess students for Year 7 entry. It usually takes place in Year 6, with preparation often starting in Year 4 or 5. It also serves as a preliminary filtering test for 13+ entry points alongside the 13+ entrance exams, where the application process is staggered.
Understanding The 13+Process
The 13+ exam is a crucial part of the secondary school entrance process for independent schools in the UK, typically taken when children are around 13 years old. This is the main entry point for Year 9, and it generally serves as the gateway to schools that admit students at the age of 13 rather than 11. Some schools may also allow entry at 11 (through the 11+ exam), while others are specifically geared toward 13+ entry.
Understanding The 16+Process
The 16+ exam is the entrance process for students applying to sixth form (the equivalent of Year 12) in independent schools in the UK. This is typically for students around the age of 16, and it marks the transition from Key Stage 4 (GCSEs) to Key Stage 5 (A-Levels or other equivalent courses).
