Course · Boarding school entry
ISEB Pre-Test preparation,
one to one.
This course is for families in any country whose child will take the ISEB Pre-Test, used by some UK senior schools ahead of 13+ entry. A specialist tutor covers English, maths and verbal and non-verbal reasoning in the test's online format, and your coordinator works out the timing from your child's date of birth and current school year.
01 / Who it is for
Applicants to UK senior schools.
- Children applying to UK senior schools that require the Pre-Test, typically in UK Year 6 or Year 7 （to be confirmed）
- Students in other school systems, whose matching UK year group depends on date of birth — see the timeline
02 / What we cover
Practised in the test's format.
| # | Area | What we practise |
|---|---|---|
| English | Reading comprehension, with the grammar and vocabulary it draws on | |
| Maths | Number work, problem solving and the topics expected for the UK year group | |
| Verbal reasoning | Word and logic questions, worked at speed | |
| Non-verbal reasoning | Pattern and spatial questions, worked at speed |
The Pre-Test is taken online and adapts to the candidate. Check the ISEB (opens in a new tab) and each school for current details.
A plan, then weekly lessons.
- Starting pointAn initial lesson finds out where your child stands in each part of the Pre-Test.
- 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
Timing from outside the UK.
Each school sets its own Pre-Test window, often around two years before 13+ entry （to be confirmed）. Because UK year groups run from September and are set by date of birth, your coordinator confirms which year group your child falls into before lessons are planned.
How candidates outside the UK sit the test is decided by the school and the ISEB （to be confirmed）.
Your tutors.
ISEB Pre-Test 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 the Pre-Test.
Can the Pre-Test be taken again?
（to be confirmed）
Does the time difference matter on test day?
The test is arranged by the school, which decides the time and place. Your coordinator helps you plan around it. （to be confirmed）
Can you guarantee a pass or a place?
No. Admissions decisions are made by the schools.
Plan the preparation.
Tell us your country, the schools in mind, and your child's date of birth and current year.