Below you will find a list of schools that currently require applicants to sit the Pre-Test
The ISEB Common Pre-Test is sat in Year 6 or Year 7, when the student is between 10 and 12. The ISEB has commissioned GL Assessment to create the test. All questions are multiple choice. Students are assessed in English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
At the time of writing, the test is used by the following schools:
Preparing for the 13+ (Common Entrance) Pre-test can feel daunting. We have additional resources and articles available to help guide you and your child.
13 Plus pre-test tutors
Nicola
7 Plus, 8 Plus, 11 Plus, 13 Plus, French, German and Italian
Nick's fields of expertise over the last thirteen years have ranged from freelance translation, event management to education. He has been teaching French, Italian and German in different secondary schools in London.
Nicola
7 Plus, 8 Plus, 11 Plus, 13 Plus, French, German and Italian
Nick's fields of expertise over the last thirteen years have ranged from freelance translation, event management to education. He has been teaching French, Italian and German in different secondary schools in London
Jeni
13 Plus, Other School Entrance, University Admissions, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics and Science
Having studied Biological Sciences and gained her PGCE at King’s College London, Jeni has 25 years of teaching and tutoring experience: working across the globe in several international schools; teaching prep and secondary students Sciences and Maths; working in pastoral roles within boarding houses; and privately tutoring children in family homes.
Most recently, Jeni spent six years as Head of Biology at an award-winning London school, delivering A-level Biology to over 100 students each year to raise achievement to exceptionally high levels of 73% A*/A (2022) across the cohort.
Jeni
13 Plus, Other School Entrance, University Admissions, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, Physics and Science
Having studied Biological Sciences and gained her PGCE at King’s College London, Jeni has 25 years of teaching and tutoring experience: working across the globe in several international schools; teaching prep and secondary students Sciences and Maths; working in pastoral roles within boarding houses; and privately tutoring children in family homes.
Most recently, Jeni spent six years as Head of Biology at an award-winning London school, delivering A-level Biology to over 100 students each year to raise achievement to exceptionally high levels of 73% A*/A (2022) across the cohort
Nicola
11 Plus, 13 Plus, Other School Entrance and English
Nicola is a qualified and experienced practising English teacher, with extensive experience teaching English at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 in leading independent and grammar schools. She has a strong academic background in English, with a First Class Degree (awarded the School of English best final year performance) and a Masters with Distinction, which was obtained through the prestigious AHRC research funding.
Nicola
11 Plus, 13 Plus, Other School Entrance and English
Nicola is a qualified and experienced practising English teacher, with extensive experience teaching English at Key Stages 3, 4 and 5 in leading independent and grammar schools. She has a strong academic background in English, with a First Class Degree (awarded the School of English best final year performance) and a Masters with Distinction, which was obtained through the prestigious AHRC research funding
Sian
11 Plus, 13 Plus and Maths
Sian is an exceptional tutor and has extensive experience preparing students for entry to top independent schools, including City of London Boys and Girls, St. Paul's, and Westminster.
Sian
11 Plus, 13 Plus and Maths
Sian is an exceptional tutor and has extensive experience preparing students for entry to top independent schools, including City of London Boys and Girls, St. Paul's, and Westminster
Polly
11 Plus, 13 Plus, Other School Entrance, University Admissions, English, Geography, History, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, RE and Theory of Knowledge
Polly is an experienced teacher who has taught for over 13 years in the UK, Singapore and Australia. She has vast experience teaching in Independent schools and is familiar with the entrance exam process.
Polly
11 Plus, 13 Plus, Other School Entrance, University Admissions, English, Geography, History, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology, RE and Theory of Knowledge
Polly is an experienced teacher who has taught for over 13 years in the UK, Singapore and Australia. She has vast experience teaching in Independent schools and is familiar with the entrance exam process
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