4 Things You Need to Know When Preparing for the 11+
They say hindsight’s 20-20 and that’s certainly true when it comes to the eleven plus. Every year, we have at least one parent that wish they’d come to classes sooner or had done things just a little differently. If your child is in Year 5 currently,
5 Ways to Improve Your Child’s 11 Plus Vocabulary
A wide vocabulary is often the key to success in the Eleven Plus. A broad vocabulary improves a child’s comprehension as well as helping with synonym and antonym questions in verbal reasoning papers. Vocabulary is tested in some shape or form in all 11+ exams. For Bromley students, it is particularly important in the Bexley, […]
Easy Ways to Improve Eleven Plus English Skills
Almost all 11+ exams feature an English comprehension section. Occasionally, you will encounter an exam where comprehension isn’t tested (like the Newstead exam), however, it is still essential that children have good comprehension, vocabulary and spelling skills in order to get the highest scores in verbal reasoning papers. To prepare for the 11+ it is, […]
Have You Checked that You’re Within the Grammar School Catchment Areas?
Just like state schools, grammar school catchment areas vary by school. It is essential to check the school catchment area before beginning your 11+ preparation to ensure that you are aiming for the right school. For some grammar schools, it is not simply enough for your child to pass the exam, but they have to be in […]