“ Ivy Education have devised a course that not only covers the essentials required for the 11+ entrance exams, but also incorporates a huge range of exciting, hands on activities and games, that build on the academic curriculum whole also creating a sense of fun and increased motivation towards learning. ”Brodie Bibie, Headmaster
“ Ivy Education were fantastically efficient and accommodating to work with. The tutor they supplied was enthusiastic and professional, delivering a fabulous course. ”Richard Smith - Maths Leader, Harris Boys’ Academy, London
“ I would like to say a huge thank you for the invaluable and excellent support you have provided to Sam to prepare for his 11+ exams over the last couple of years. He thoroughly enjoyed the sessions with you which have been very helpful in motivating him.” ”Parent, London
Course Information
Our 11+ Grammar School exam prep courses allow Year 5 students to revise core subjects, hone their revision skills, and master exam technique before their upcoming September exams. These courses are perfect for students preparing for GL (Granada Learning) and CEM (Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring) 11+ Grammar School assessments.
Students will learn to:
- Recognise different question types
- Apply their knowledge to solve exam questions
- Practise and reinforce their learning
- Analyse and evaluate a range of questions within English, Maths and Reasoning
What Schools Is This Course Suitable For?
Our Grammar School Courses are perfect for students taking either the GL or the CEM examination formats, including students wishing to gain entrance into schools such as St Olave's, Tiffin School for Girls, The Latymer School, Queen Elizabeth Schools (Boys and Girls), Sutton Grammar School, Henrietta Barnett School, King Edward VI School, and many more...
If you are targeting schools in these areas, our courses will be perfect:
GL Assessment: Birmingham, Buckinghamshire, Dorset, Kent, Lancashire & Cumbria, Lincolnshire, Medway, Northern Ireland, Warwickshire.
CEM Assessment: Berkshire, Bexley, Gloucestershire, Shropshire, Walsall, Wolverhampton.
GL and CEM: Devon, Essex, Hertfordshire, Sutton, Trafford, Wiltshire, Wirral, Yorkshire.
Course Team
Managed by our experienced Director of Courses, Alastair, our courses have been designed to ensure students can sit their exams with confidence and refined examination technique.
Alastair is ably supported by our wonderful team of 11+ Grammar School Admissions Specialists – click here to view our course tutors.
Course Breakdown
Courses taking place on week 1 and 2 are identical and will cover the same material.
Day 1 | English | 09:00 - 12:00
Students will learn to familiarise themselves and tackle the question types found most often in this examination format, including:
- Full-sentence and multiple choice questions (including the most effective techniques for each type).
- Literal questions: Who, what, where, and when questions in reference to the text.
- Inference questions: e.g. “How does Joe feel when he realised that he is lost? Explain how you know.”
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Vocabulary questions: E.g. "Which of the following words is closest in
meaning to the word 'tired', as it is used in the passage (line 6)"
- Questions about authorial choices E.g. “How does the author create a sense of tension and foreboding in paragraph 3?”
- Figurative language questions: E.g. “ What does the use of this metaphor suggest?”
- Word class questions: E.g. “Which word class is the word ‘play’ (line 17), as it is used in the passage?”
Day 2 | Maths | 09:00 - 12:00
Upon completion of the course, students at any stage of their
preparation will become more confident in their ability to tackle
question types including (but not limited to):
- Calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
- Fractions, decimals and percentages
- Geometry, measure, shape, and space
- Number properties, sequences, place value, and ordering
- Statistics and handling data
- Ratio and proportion
Day 3 | Reasoning (Verbal and Non-Verbal) | 09:00 - 12:00
Students will learn to familiarise themselves and tackle the question
types found most often in these examination formats, including:
Verbal Reasoning
- Making words
- Word Meanings
- Mathematical Sequences
- Logic and Coding
Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Spotting patterns
- Finding the odd-one-out
- Image sequences
- Image codes
- Spatial reasoning (top-down views, hidden shapes)
Our
experienced entrance exam specialist will use a range of examples and
activities to demonstrate and model excellent practice in Reasoning
techniques. Students’ confidence will be developed through a natural
progression of difficulty in tackling Reasoning question types.
Day 4 | Summary, Exam Technique, Q&A | 09:00 - 12:00
- Hour 1: Summary of key content revised
- Hour 2: Exam technique, best practices, tips, and last-minute revision skills
- Hour 3: Q&A, handling nerves, and final questions and advice
Post-exam feedback:
Within 7 working days after the completion of the course, our entrance exam specialists will compile a detailed feedback report for your child, outlining their strengths, weaknesses, what topics to revise, and a revision pack that can help them with their continued learning.
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Both courses are identical and will cover the same material. Please choose you perferred week.
11+ Grammar Course
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11+ Grammar Course
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Course Tutors
Joe
Educational Assessment, 11+ Entrance ExamsJoe uses his experience and knowledge of assessment, and his theoretical understanding of how children learn, to support each individual student in making progress and preparing for entrance exams eff...
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Entrance Exams, GCSE and A LevelSandip has been with Ivy Education as a tutor for many years and in the course of this time he has built up a wide range and extensive amount of teaching experience with students aged 7 years to young...
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Why should I consider enrolling my child in a revision course?
Our Exam Entrance Specialists have had years of experience helping children gain entrance into the top Grammar Schools in the country. Focussing primarily on exam technique, our courses are designed not just to go through exam papers, but actually teach children how to identify the different types of questions they may encounter, and the method to approaching them.
This is especailly important for the Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning sections of the 11+ Grammar School exams, which are areas your child will likely not have encountered in their regular school curriculum. Our specialists can help your child gain a competitive advantage by familiarising themselves with question types, rather than blindly working through practice papers without being able to identify their strengths and weaknesses.
When should my child start preparing for the 11 Plus exams?
Many parents prefer to start preparing their children for the 11 plus exam in Year 4, or when they turn 9. Subjects like verbal and non-verbal reasoning, and some question types in the English and Maths exams are not typically taught in primary school. By beginning preparations early, or by taking this course, your child will have enough time to familiarise themselves with the types of questions that they may encounter in the exam.
What subjects are covered in these courses?
These courses cover all subjects found in the 11 Plus Exam: English, Maths, and Reasoning (Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning).
Is the course suitable for both verbal and non-verbal reasoning exams?
Yes, as these exams and the questions asked can be quite different from one-another, we have ensured that time is dedicated to covering both exam types separately.
Is there a difference between Week 1 and Week 2?
No. The topics covered in both weeks will be identical, and unless you would like your child to cover the same material twice, we would advise enroling your child in one week only.
Are there different levels of courses available for different grammar schools?
From our experience, the format of the 11 plus exams run by Grammar Schools is very similar. Furthermore, many children apply for multiple Grammar Schools. Therefore, we have designed our courses to cover the types of questions typically found in all Grammar School entrance exams.
How are the courses structured?
Ivy Education Revision courses are different from other types of 11+ teaching courses you may encounter. Children will be in small groups, allowing for discussion and communication between peers, which can help children gain confidence in their learning.
Students will learn to familiarise themselves and tackle the question types found most often in this examination format: English, Maths, Verbal, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. The classes will run for two hours over four days, with each day tackling a different subject.
Who are the tutors, and what qualifications do they have?
Our Entrance Exam Specialists have had years of experience helping children gain entrance into the best Grammar Schools in the UK. You can more about who they are and what their qualifications are in the 'Course Tutors' section.
How can I track my child's progress during the course?
Within 7 working days after the completion of the course, our entrance exam specialists will compile a detailed feedback
report for your child, outlining their strengths, weaknesses, what topics to revise,
and a revision pack that can help them with their continued learning.
Are there practice exams and mock assessments included?
While example questions will be brought up in the course, we feel that a separate experience for undertaking assessments would be more beneficial for your child, so that they have time to absorb the material covered in the course.
We therefore are offering 11+ Grammar School Mock Entrance Exams. Utilising our expertise, we have crafted demanding and captivating examination papers that mirror your child's assessments at the senior schools they are targeting. Furthermore, we closely simulate examinationenvironments to ensure your child becomes adept and well-acquainted with every facet of the process.
If you are interested in signing your child up to our 11+ Grammar School Mock Entrance Exam events, click here.
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