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Jul 10

Understanding the Differences Between ISEB Common Entrance Exams and ISEB Common Pre-Tests

The Independent Schools Examination Board (ISEB) offers two different types of assessments: the Common Entrance (CE) exams and the ISEB...

Maxine @11 Plus Prep School

Jun 16

Your Guide to Grammar School Open Days

Choosing the right secondary school is a big decision, and grammar schools present a unique option in the UK. If you're considering a...

Step-by-Step Guide to ISEB Common Pre-Tests

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Jun 14

Step-by-Step Guide to ISEB Common Pre-Tests

1. Understand the Test Format Subjects Tested: English, Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Test Type: The exams are...

Crafting a Winning Weekly Practice Timetable for 11 Plus Exams

Maxine @11 Plus Prep School

May 7

Crafting a Winning Weekly Practice Timetable for 11 Plus Exams

The 11 Plus exam is an important stepping stone for many young students. But alongside regular classroom learning, dedicated home...

Boys and the 11 Plus: Power Up for Success

Maxine @11 Plus Prep School

Apr 22

Boys and the 11 Plus: Power Up for Success

The 11 Plus exams can be a nerve-wracking time for any child, but for boys, the traditional approach of rote learning and endless...

Comparing apples and oranges: percentage scores and standardised scores in Bexley, Bromley and Kent.

James @ 11 Plus Prep School

Apr 10

Comparing apples and oranges: percentage scores and standardised scores in Bexley, Bromley and Kent.

Understandably, parents want to know whether the percentage scores their child's receives in ten-minute test books and assessment papers...

11 Plus Mock Tests: Perfecting Your Child's Grammar School Entrance Strategy

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Apr 7

11 Plus Mock Tests: Perfecting Your Child's Grammar School Entrance Strategy

The 11 Plus exam is a crucial hurdle for children hoping to gain a place in a grammar school. While strong foundational skills are...

Maxine @11 Plus Prep School

Mar 9

Which Grammar School is Better?

Determining which grammar school is "better" can depend on various factors, including individual preferences, academic priorities,...

How much work should my child do for the 11+?

James @ 11 Plus Prep School

Jan 22

How much work should my child do for the 11+?

Probably less than you think. With 11+ exams being highly competitive - the demand for grammar schools far outweighs the supply - it may...

James @ 11 Plus Prep School

Jan 5

Fun ways to improve 11+ skills

Studying for the 11+ is boring, but there are other ways to acquire the skills required for the 11+ exam other than doing endless...

What should you expect from a mock exam?

James @ 11 Plus Prep School

Jun 3, 2023

What should you expect from a mock exam?

I've read recurring misconceptions about mock exams. The misconception is that the mock exam exists to "prove" - or at least offer very...

11 Plus Tips: how to succeed in comprehension

James @ 11 Plus Prep School

May 24, 2023

11 Plus Tips: how to succeed in comprehension

Cause and Effect in Comprehension This may seem obvious, but sometimes it helps to offer certitude to the things we think we know – or,...

James @ 11 Plus Prep School

Feb 12, 2023

11 Plus Prep School mock test 2023

11 Plus Prep School's 2023 mock test is available for only £5.00. What do I get? A full length mock test inclusive of four papers:...

Free Y4 eleven plus taster lesson - 11/15/22, 5.30pm-6.30pm

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Sep 29, 2022

Free Y4 eleven plus taster lesson - 11/15/22, 5.30pm-6.30pm

11 Plus Prep School is hosting a free Y4 taster session on the 11th of October. If your child is going to sit a Bexley, Kent or Bromley...

James @ 11 Plus Prep School

Sep 7, 2022

Grammar Schools in Bexley

How many grammar schools are in the London Borough of Bexley? There are four grammar schools in the London Borough of Bexley: Beths...

James @ 11 Plus Prep School

Aug 15, 2022

Free Online 11+ Lessons this Aug/Sep

11 Plus Prep School is running free online taster sessions in August and September for children in Bexley, Bromley & Kent. If you have a...

How to do non-verbal reasoning with two missing figures

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Aug 9, 2022

How to do non-verbal reasoning with two missing figures

In recent years, some CEM tests - including Bexley's - have introduced series and matrices problems with two missing figures (instead of...

James @ 11 Plus Prep School

Jul 7, 2022

What are the KS2 vocabulary lists?

The key stage 2 vocabulary lists are lists of words that children are expected to know. A child preparing for the 11+ exam should ensure...

James @ 11 Plus Prep School

May 24, 2022

11 Plus Maths Resources

Times Table Practice https://www.cgpbooks.co.uk/info/times-table-tester

James @ 11 Plus Prep School

Dec 7, 2021

11 Plus Recommended Reading List

Understanding the Differences Between ISEB Common Entrance Exams and ISEB Common Pre-Tests

Your Guide to Grammar School Open Days

Step-by-Step Guide to ISEB Common Pre-Tests

Crafting a Winning Weekly Practice Timetable for 11 Plus Exams

Boys and the 11 Plus: Power Up for Success

Comparing apples and oranges: percentage scores and standardised scores in Bexley, Bromley and Kent.

11 Plus Mock Tests: Perfecting Your Child's Grammar School Entrance Strategy

Which Grammar School is Better?

How much work should my child do for the 11+?

Fun ways to improve 11+ skills

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