Course · Boarding school entry
11+ and 13+,
one to one.
This course is for families in any country whose child is applying to a UK independent school at 11+ (Year 7) or 13+ (Year 9). Specialist tutors teach the English, maths and science these exams assess, one to one and online, following each school's own papers or Common Entrance.
01 / Two entry points
11+ or 13+?
| # | Entry | UK year group | What schools typically use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ | Year 7 | The school's own papers in English, maths and reasoning, sometimes with a pre-test | |
| 13+ | Year 9 | Common Entrance (set by ISEB) or the school's own papers, often after a pre-test |
Requirements are set by each school. Check with the school and the ISEB (opens in a new tab).
02 / What we cover
English, maths and science.
| Subject | What we practise |
|---|---|
| English | Comprehension, written composition and grammar |
| Maths | Arithmetic, problem solving and the topics for the UK year group |
| Science | Biology, chemistry and physics for 13+ （to be confirmed） |
| Reasoning | Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, where a school tests it |
English
- What we practise
- Comprehension, written composition and grammar
Maths
- What we practise
- Arithmetic, problem solving and the topics for the UK year group
Science
- What we practise
- Biology, chemistry and physics for 13+ （to be confirmed）
Reasoning
- What we practise
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning, where a school tests it
A plan, then weekly lessons.
- Starting pointAn initial lesson finds out where your child stands in each part of the exams.
- Weekly lessonsTutors teach from Japan and the UK, so lessons are arranged in your own time zone — after school or at weekends where you live. Your coordinator confirms which hours are available for your country. （to be confirmed）
- Notes and reportsA short written note follows every lesson, and parents receive a report every （to be confirmed）.
- Final weeksPractice under timed conditions in the test's format, then a closing review with your coordinator.
03 / Timing
Counting back from September.
Pupils join UK schools in September. Your coordinator matches your child's current school year to the UK year group, then plans back from each school's registration deadline and exam dates. If your country's school year starts in another month, that is taken into account. We do not promise a result or a set length of preparation.
Your tutors.
11+ and 13+ preparation is led by tutors whose profiles list their background, the subjects and tests they teach, and the qualifications ELT has checked.
Fees in USD.
- One-to-one lesson
- USD （to be confirmed）
- Per lesson, online
Lessons are charged per one-to-one lesson. Mock tests appear separately on the fees page.
04 / Questions
Questions about 11+ and 13+.
Can my child sit these exams outside the UK?
Some schools allow overseas candidates to sit papers remotely or at another venue; others do not. （to be confirmed）
Is science needed for 11+?
Not usually, but schools vary. Your coordinator checks the requirements of each school on your list.
Find the right entry point.
Tell us your country, your child's date of birth and current year, and the schools in mind.