# Boarding school preparation, as one programme.

Source: https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/courses/boarding-school-preparation

This programme is for Singapore families whose child is applying to boarding schools, in the UK or other countries. Entrance tests, interviews and the English, maths and science they rely on are taught one to one, online, and planned together by one coordinator rather than as separate courses.

## Families looking abroad.

- Children applying to boarding schools for entry at 11+, 13+ or 16+ (to be confirmed)
- Students at local or international schools in Singapore
- Families still comparing countries — see [boarding schools by country](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/boarding-schools)

## Tests and subjects, together.

| Part | What it covers | Course |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance tests | The test each school uses, in its format | [UKiset](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/courses/ukiset), [ISEB Pre-Test](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/courses/iseb-pre-test), [11+ and 13+](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/courses/11-plus-13-plus) |
| English | Reading, writing and speaking at the level schools expect | [English](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/tutoring/english) |
| Maths | The maths tests assume, mapped to the year your child will join | [Maths](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/tutoring/maths) |
| Science | Science for 13+ and for schools that test it | [Physics](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/tutoring/physics), [Chemistry](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/tutoring/chemistry), [Biology](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/tutoring/biology) |
| Interview | Talking about interests and reasoning aloud | [Interview](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/courses/interview) |
| Applications | Choosing schools and applying | [School applications](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/courses/school-applications) |

## One plan, one coordinator.

1. **Consultation and assessment**: Your goals, target countries and schools, and where your child is now.
2. **A written plan**: Which tests, which subjects and how many lessons a month, worked back from registration deadlines.
3. **Weekly lessons**: One-to-one, online, with tutors in Japan (one hour ahead) and the UK, after school and at weekends.
4. **Tests and interviews**: Timed practice before each test, and interview practice before each school's interview.
5. **After entry**: The same coordinator can continue with [Academic Tutoring](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/tutoring/boarding-school-students) at the new school.

## When to start.

It can help to begin a year or more before the first test, and earlier if English or maths needs building first. Singapore's local school year starts in January, while UK schools start in September, so your coordinator maps your child's year first. We do not promise a result or a fixed length of preparation.

See the [application timeline](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/guides/admissions/application-timeline).

## Who teaches.

Each part of the programme is taught by tutors whose background, subjects, tests taught and qualifications checked by ELT are shown on each profile.

## Fees in SGD.

Lessons are priced per one-to-one lesson. Application support and mock tests are listed separately on the fees page.

## About the programme.

**Can we take just one test course?**

Yes. The programme is a way of planning; you can also book a single course such as [UKiset](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/courses/ukiset).

**Is it only for UK schools?**

No. The UK is our starting point, but we also prepare for schools in other countries. Tests we do not have tutors for are not offered.

**Do you guarantee a place?**

No. Schools decide admissions.

## Related guides

- [Application timeline](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/guides/admissions/application-timeline)
- [What is UKiset?](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/guides/admissions/ukiset)
- [Boarding schools by country](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/boarding-schools)

- [UKiset — official site](https://www.ukiset.com/)
- [ISEB — Independent Schools Examinations Board](https://www.iseb.co.uk/)
- [Independent Schools Council (ISC)](https://www.isc.co.uk/)

## Plan the whole route.

Tell us your child's year, school and the countries you are considering.

- [Book a consultation](https://www.eltschool.org/sg/en/trial)

Updated: 2026-10-28

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International education, supported one to one — from school subjects to the next school and university, with one coordinator throughout.

ELT School — one-to-one online lessons with native English-speaking specialists. Founded in London in 1984.

ELT School is operated by ELT Education Inc. (Tokyo, Japan) and ELT School of English Ltd. (London, United Kingdom). All lessons are contracted with ELT Education Inc.