As the parent of a child taking the 11+ exam you will probably find the process quite stressful. Reducing stress where you can is essential to ensuring your child’s success in securing a place at their school of choice. Here …
Do online 11 plus mock exams resemble the real 11 plus? This week we are taking a look at the effectiveness of online mock papers, and how they might compare to a real 11 plus exam.
Our tuition centre in Harrow opens its doors each April until September for 11 plus mock exams practice sessions. Our mock exams attract parents from all over the UK because each mock is uniquely tailored to an individual examining board …
We have talked about the importance of reading and the 11+ on this blog in the past, with a number of tips, resources and recommendations for how to encourage even the most reluctant of readers on how to find reading …
What is verbal reasoning? Verbal Reasoning is almost universally used as one of the test papers in the 11+. Like non-verbal reasoning, it is believed to be an effective way of testing a child’s potential, rather than just their learned …
What is non-verbal reasoning? Put simply, non-verbal reasoning (or NVR) tests are designed to assess how well a child can use critical thinking and logic to solve problems, regardless of their grasp of English. The theory behind this is that …
Last week we took a look at some of the key differences between the different types of 11+ tuition that parents may consider for their children. Seeing a child excelling in their studies is a dream for many parents; seeking …
A core component of the 11+ exam is a test of your child’s vocabulary. We touched on this last week in our previous blog post, where we discussed the importance of reading and the 11+ and how reading …
“If you are going to get anywhere in life you have to read a lot of books.” – Roald Dahl Yesterday was World Book Day, the annual celebration of authors, books and the love of reading. Celebrations may have …
Choosing a secondary school for your child can be one of the most difficult decisions that you ever make as a parent. While you will want to select a school that will help them flourish academically, you will also want …