Course · Boarding school entry
11+ and 13+,
one to one.
This course is for Singapore families whose child is applying to UK independent schools at 11+ (Year 7) or 13+ (Year 9). Specialist tutors teach the English, maths and science these exams test, one to one and online, in the format of each school's own exam or Common Entrance.
01 / Two entry points
11+ or 13+.
| # | Entry | UK year group | What schools use |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11+ | Year 7 | The school's own exams in English, maths and reasoning, and sometimes a pre-test | |
| 13+ | Year 9 | Common Entrance (set by ISEB) or the school's own exams, often after a pre-test |
Each school sets its own requirements. Check the school and the ISEB (opens in a new tab).
02 / What we cover
English, maths and science.
| Subject | What we practise |
|---|---|
| English | Comprehension, composition and grammar |
| Maths | Arithmetic, problem solving and the UK year group's topics |
| Science | Biology, chemistry and physics for 13+ （to be confirmed） |
| Reasoning | Verbal and non-verbal reasoning where schools test it |
English
- What we practise
- Comprehension, composition and grammar
Maths
- What we practise
- Arithmetic, problem solving and the UK year group's topics
Science
- What we practise
- Biology, chemistry and physics for 13+ （to be confirmed）
Reasoning
- What we practise
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning where schools test it
Weekly, with a plan.
- AssessmentA first lesson shows where your child is now in each part of the exams.
- Weekly lessonsOne-to-one, online, with tutors in Japan (one hour ahead) or the UK, after school and at weekends in Singapore time.
- Records and reportsA written note after each lesson and a report to parents every （to be confirmed）.
- Before the examTimed practice in the format, and a final review with your coordinator.
03 / When
Working back from September.
UK entry is in September. Your coordinator maps your child's Singapore year to the UK year group and works back from each school's registration deadline and exam dates. We do not promise a result or a fixed length of preparation.
Who teaches.
11+ and 13+ preparation is taught by tutors whose background, subjects, tests taught and qualifications checked by ELT are shown on each profile.
Fees in SGD.
- One-to-one lesson
- SGD （to be confirmed）
- Per lesson, online
Lessons are priced per one-to-one lesson. Mock tests are listed separately on the fees page.
04 / Questions
About 11+ and 13+.
Where do Singapore students sit these exams?
（to be confirmed）
Does my child need science for 11+?
Usually not, but schools differ. Your coordinator checks each school's requirements.
Choose your entry point.
Tell us your child's date of birth, current year and target schools.