British school entry
Preparing for British independent school entrance assessments requires time, preparation, understanding and support. Our professional tutors provide an important role in helping students be ‘test ready’ and more confident when they apply to competitive schools.

Exam Preparation
Our experienced tutors are also familiar with the British national curriculum and academic subject syllabuses for 11+ , 13+ entry (ISEB), GCSE, ‘A’ level and the International Baccalaureate

Tailored learning plans
Our tutors assess each student’s individual strengths and weaknesses to create a personalised study learning programme, focussed on the requirements of each school and the specific assessed components including:

• English: listening and understanding (comprehension), essay writing, spelling, vocabulary and grammar
• Verbal & non-verbal reasoning: problem-solving using language and vocabulary; spatial and logistical awareness
• Mathematical reasoning: Solving numerical problems, algebra and applications

Practice ‘against the clock’
Through timed practice tests, tutors create test conditions for students to gain confidence in answering papers within the set time limit, teaching them to avoid rushing their answers.

Academic subjects
English: Our tutors can support students of any age in all aspects of English language and communication, including speaking and understanding, handwriting (from age 3+), grammar, vocabulary, comprehension and essay writing.

Regular reviews and assessments will identify topics and areas for further improvement, allowing each tutor to adjust their lesson plans accordingly.

Maths, Sciences, History, Economics and Business: Subject tutors are available for all ages and all public exams, including GCSE, ‘A’ level and IB.

School entry test preparation (age 7 – 16+)
Our tutors have an impressive understanding of the requirements and expectations of British independent schools, including English language and other assessment criteria, the interview process, ‘onsite’ days and the co-curricular and sporting interests and abilities of students that go to form much of the entry process.

Interview preparation
Many schools will schedule interviews as part of the entry process. There are no set questions, no set answers and no specific format. The main purpose is to encourage each student to engage with enthusiasm and talk with interest about what they do and things that they find of interest.

Tutors and our directors are all engaged in supporting and guiding students in practice interviews focussing on:

• Dynamic and engaging communication and body language
• Co-curricular sports and interests (eg music, art, dance, debating and much more)
• Showing awareness of current affairs and having an opinion
• Considering the dominating global issues (climate change, conflict)

An enjoyable experience
Our tutors are friendly, experienced and knowledgeable with a primary aim of ensuring that your child’s learning experience is a happy and engaging process, giving them increased confidence in their abilities to understand and apply their learning, whether in school, entrance assessments or exams.

And finally…
If your child would benefit from further support, either for academic subject learning or if they are considering applying to a British independent school, please contact us to discuss the next steps.