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Finnian is our most experienced school entrance tutor. He is a highly skilled and knowledgeable English and mathematics teacher, with two decades in the classroom and over a decade tutoring. Finnian previously spent substantial time in the world of business, successfully running his own companies in London and New York, before a desire to teach led him to four years of study to become a primary teacher.

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Finnian has written 9 posts

Would a Nobel Laureate pass the 11 Plus? A challenge to Bob Dylan

In this open letter to Bob Dylan, Finnian challenges the winner of the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature to sit an 11 Plus paper. He may have a way with words, but would the famous song writer's performance in a comprehension or composition exam secure him a place at Emanuel School or Wycombe Abbey?!

Finnian June, 2017

How to get into City of London School for Girls at 11 Plus

Are you hoping for your daughter to win one of the 75 places at City of London School for Girls at 11+? Read on! This blog tells you everything you need to know about the application process: from registering your daughter, to pre-tests, exams and the interview. You will also find sample Maths and English papers as published by the school.

Finnian February, 2017 2 Comments

How to get into City of London School at 11 Plus

Are you hoping for your son to win one of the 60 places at City of London School at 11+? Read on!

Finnian February, 2017

How to get into Brighton College at 11 Plus

Are you hoping for your child to win one of the 80 places at Brighton College at 11+? Read on!

Finnian February, 2017

How to get into JAGS at 11+

Are you hoping for your daughter to win one of the 120 places at JAGS at 11+? Read on!

Finnian February, 2017 2 Comments

How to get into Alleyn’s at 11+

Are you hoping for your child to win one of the 135 places at Alleyn's at 11+? Read on!

Finnian February, 2017 2 Comments

How to get into Dulwich College at 11+

Are you hoping for your son to win a place at Dulwich College at 11 Plus? Read on!

Finnian February, 2017

The Wandsworth Test 2016

Every year in late November or early December, thousands of students in London sit the Wandsworth Test, a procedure designed to select students for schools in the borough. This exam is designed to streamline the process for applying to Wandsworth schools. Although no school in the borough is fully selective, some do hold back a significant portion of their places for students scoring the highest grades on the test. With required pass marks for top schools like Graveney regularly exceeding 95%, it is vital for parents to know and understand what will be expected from their child.

Finnian February, 2016

Five tips to 11 and 13+ interview success

Is your child worried about an upcoming interview at 11 or 13 Plus? Finnian, one of our most experienced school entrance tutors, gives a valuable set of tips and hints for both parents and students in how to success at this tricky process.

Finnian January, 2016

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