This will depend on the subjects your child is planning to pursue in Year 12 for A-Level or IB. Most schools will allow potential 16+ applicants to sit exams in three or four subjects only, rather than requiring specific subject-assessments. 16+ entry usually comes with a requirement for particular grades at GCSE, and these will be detailed on the school website. Check the
entrance requirements for the school to which you are applying; this will avoid disappointment if GCSE predicted grades are unlikely to match up to these. Additionally, there is often an interview, and occasionally a standardized Critical Thinking or Reasoning exam.
Meet our 16 Plus Tutors
The 16 Plus exam is taken by students in Year 11 for entry into a school’s Sixth Form (or Year 12). The format of the exam can vary between schools. Some will set papers in the student’s chosen A-Level subjects, while others will set a general paper in Maths, English and Critical Thinking. We can provide one-to-one 16 Plus tuition at home to students based in London and online to students based all over the world. The tutors listed below are able to help students prepare for the 16 Plus exam across a variety of subjects. You can view all 16 Plus tutors below or refine your results by using the search box above:
Samuel-Louis - Available 10 hours per week
11 Plus, 13 Plus, Other School Entrance, University Admissions, Biology, Chemistry, English, Maths, Physics & Science
Samuel-Louis is an experienced, engaging and extremely well-qualified teacher and tutor. Samuel-Louis trained to teach at the world-leading UCL Institute of Education and has Masters degrees in Physics, Maths and Theoretical Physics and is currently studying...
Online tuition
Science (2016)
Science (2016)
Sobia - Available 10 hours per week
13 Plus, Other School Entrance, Biology, Chemistry, English, Maths, Physics, Psychology & Science
Sobia is one of our most experienced and successful entrance exam tutors in Maths, English, Critical thinking, Science, VR and NVR at 11+, 13+ and 16+ with a solid track record of highly positive parent feedback over the years.
She has over 10...
Online tuition
Science (2002)
School entrance experience
Science (2002)
School entrance experience
Alan - Available 10 hours per week
13 Plus, Other School Entrance, Maths & Physics
Alan is a highly experienced and empathetic tutor having worked online with dozens of students each year since moving from full-time teaching to private tutoring in 2013. He has worked with all abilities, including students with ADHD and anxiety issues,...
Online tuition
Maths (2000)
School entrance experience
Maths (2000)
School entrance experience
What is the 16 plus?
The 16+ exam is set by independent schools for entry into Year 12. Some independent schools start at Year 9, some at Year 7, and some earlier, but most have a Year 12 entry point, which means entry into their Sixth Form.
Additionally, many single-gender schools will open up to a co-educational provision at this entry point. It is worth noting that there may be specific
scholarships or bursaries available at these schools for one gender, designed to encourage diversity.
Which subjects are included in the 16+ exam?
How do I prepare my child for the 16+ exam?
It is also worth looking at the A-Level or IB specification for the subjects you are proposing to sit for the entrance exams. Whilst the exams will not assume knowledge of these, it is likely that academic staff who set the exams will be looking for students who are enthusiastic and proactive in their approach to the topics, and this needs to come across both at interview and
in written responses. Preparation for subject-specific exams needs a subject specialist, preferably a former or current teacher who also has experience of examining or marking. Do get in touch with us here at Owl Tutors if we can help!
My child has been invited to sit for 16 plus assessments. Can you help?
We have a number of 16 plus experienced tutors above. First and foremost it is important to identify which subjects your child is being assessed for and for which school.
We can provide experienced subject specialists for all 16 plus subjects, including the unique 16 plus General Paper.
We've been invited for a 16 plus interview at our desired school, can you help?
Yes, of course.
As our tutors are qualified teachers, they have experience of interviewing students for places. A number also work or have worked as Head of Sixth Forms or Headteachers, meaning they can provide top tips to help with 16 plus interview performance.
We are thinking of moving schools for sixth form study. Can you help?
We have worked with students who are applying to a number of independent schools with 16 plus exams. These include Brighton College, King’s College School Wimbledon and Westminster. For a complete list of the schools that have a 16 plus entry point, please see our School Guide.
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Tips and advice from our expert Other School Entrance tutors.
Holly is a very good tutor. She is very cheerful and makes the lessons enjoyable. My daughter is beginning to build confidence in English as Holly teaches her with praise and encouragement to attempt task helping her to feel free to express herself and contribute in class. My two children she teaches are doing well in school.
