Category: 13 Plus

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Preparing for 13 Plus English: Ten Tips for International Students

The 13 Plus English assessments can be a challenge for international students. These top tips from Michael, a 13 Plus English specialist, explain exactly what your son or daughter should expect from the exams and the best ways that you can help them to prepare effectively

Michael June, 2022

What is the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)?

In this article Graham explains what the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is and outlines its role in ensuring quality of provision and regulatory standards of independent schools, both in the UK and overseas. Graham draws on his expertise as a former Headteacher of three independent schools and has first hand experience of ISI inspections

Graham May, 2022

What to look for when viewing a school: A Guide

Choosing a school can seem like a daunting decision for any parent. Not only are there many, varied entrance requirements to navigate, but added to this are questions over whether a school is ‘right’ for your child. Holly, an experienced teacher, examines what to look out for and what to ask, to make your visit as informative as possible

Holly May, 2022

How to Support your Child with a School Move – Local and International

In this blog, experienced teacher and tutor Alison, explores the best way to support your child with a school move. Whether you are moving locally or internationally, Alison sets out how to handle an important change sensitively.

Ali May, 2022

How to tackle reasoning tests – VR and NVR

In this blog, school entrance expert and teacher, Holly, outlines top tips to tackle reasoning tests. Verbal and Non-verbal reasoning tests are used by most independent and grammar schools to help with their selection process. These handy hints should help your child tackle what can be quite challenging questions.

Holly February, 2022

How to prepare your child for a move from State to Independent School

In this blog, Alexandra outlines the necessary steps in preparing your child for a move from a state school to an independent school. Whilst this can be a daunting process, there are also many exciting opportunities that shouldn't be forgotten!

Alexandra March, 2021 2 Comments

How to master Maths! Tips for effective study and revision

Raj, a qualified teacher and Maths examiner, offers tips on how to master Maths! Apart from the obvious answer (through a lot of hard work) here are some other ideas on how to keep on top of things.

Raj July, 2020

How to prepare for 13 Plus English and Scholarship exams: Understanding 19th Century novels

Josephine is an experienced English teacher and school entrance tutor. Here, she provides 6 clear steps that will allow pupils to breakdown the complex language of the 19th Century novel, which will stand 13 Plus scholarship candidates in good stead.

Josephine May, 2020

“How I tutor online” – 11+ and 13+ school entrance

In this blog, we talk to Jacqueline (one of our most experienced online school entrance tutors) about how she prepares children for school entrance exams online and the platforms she finds work best.

Mike April, 2020 7 Comments

How to tutor science online: Keeping things practical, outside of the lab

Teaching Science online may seem a difficult task, particularly for topics typically demonstrated in the school laboratory. However, as Phil sets out in this blog, for every challenge, there is a solution. Phil is one of our skilled science specialist tutors