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One-to-one online tuition to help your child prepare for grammar school 11+ tests, independent school entrance exams and ISEB assessments.
Principal Tutors provides online 11+ and entrance exam tuition with experienced UK qualified teachers. We support pupils preparing for grammar school selection tests, including GL Assessment and CEM-style 11+ exams, as well as regional grammar school consortia, independent school entrance exams, ISEB Common Pre-Tests and school-specific assessments.
Entrance exam requirements vary significantly by school, region and test provider. Some grammar school areas use GL Assessment papers, some use CEM-style or Cambridge-based assessments, and some operate through regional consortia where one test may be used by several schools. Independent schools may use ISEB, their own entrance papers, interviews or a combination of assessments.
That is why we do the tutor matching for you. Submit a request and one of our Education Consultants will call you to discuss your child’s target schools, exam route, current level and preparation needs before matching them with a suitable online 11+ or entrance exam tutor.
We have qualified and experienced online 11+ tutors that can help your child prepare and sit the 11+ entrance exam in all areas of the UK including:
Berkshire (Reading, Slough), Birmingham, Buckinghamshire, Cumbria, Devon, Dorset, Essex, Gloucestershire, Greater Manchester, Trafford, Hertfordshire, Kent, Medway, Lancashire, Lincolnshire, London (Barnet, Bexley, Bromley, Enfield, Kingston-upon-Thames, Redbridge, Sutton), Warwickshire, Wiltshire, Wirral, Liverpool, Wolverhampton, Shropshire, Walsall, Yorkshire (Calderdale, Kirklees, North).
The 11+ entrance exam can cover the following different subject areas depending on which area you are in and whether you are sitting with the GL or CEM boards:
Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Spelling and Creative Writing.
In addition to the above it is important to have a sound revision plan and exam strategy. We have experienced 11+ tutors that can help and advise on all of the above specialists areas.
We help pupils at all levels of the education system to achieve their true potential and academic goals.
We only work with Qualified teachers who have significant classroom experience teaching the UK National Curriculum.
Simply tell us about your requirment and we will introduce you to the right tutor for your child. If you are not happy, we will allocate you an alternative turtor at any time.
With years of experience in the education field, we can provide you with personal touch to customer service, so that you can contact us to discuss any aspect of your child’s education any time.
Preparing for the 11+ can feel confusing because there is no single national 11+ exam. Requirements can vary depending on your area, the grammar school consortium, the test provider and the individual school.
A child preparing for a GL-style grammar school test may need a different preparation approach from a child preparing for an ISEB Common Pre-Test or an independent school’s own entrance papers. Some exams focus on Maths and English. Others include Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning, Creative Writing, comprehension, spelling or grammar.
Principal Tutors helps make the process clearer. We take time to understand your child’s target schools, likely exam format, current ability, confidence and preparation timeline, then match them with a suitable online 11+ or entrance exam tutor.
Your child is taught by a qualified teacher with classroom experience and strong knowledge of how children learn.
We support grammar school 11+ exams, independent school entrance exams, ISEB Common Pre-Tests and school-specific assessments.
We understand that 11+ preparation differs by region and test provider, including GL Assessment, CEM-style assessments and regional grammar school consortia.
No scrolling through endless tutor profiles. Our Education Consultants help match your child with a suitable 11+ or entrance exam tutor.
We can support Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning, Spelling, comprehension and Creative Writing.
Lessons are tailored to your child’s current level, target exam and areas for improvement.
Parents receive feedback so they can understand what has been covered and what to focus on next.
One-to-one tuition with your own private qualified school teacher with no need to commit to a long-term package before you know what works for your child.
Tell us whether your child is preparing for grammar school 11+, GL Assessment, CEM-style tests, a regional consortium test, ISEB, an independent school entrance exam or a school-specific assessment.
You can include your child’s year group, target schools, exam area, subjects required and when the entrance exam is likely to take place.
After you submit the form, one of our Education Consultants will call you to discuss your specific requirements and learn more about your child’s needs.
We’ll ask about your child’s current level, confidence, target schools, preparation so far, learning style, exam format and any areas where they need extra support.
Using the information from your call, we carefully match your child with a suitable online 11+ or entrance exam tutor.
We consider your child’s level, goals, location or exam area, target schools, likely test provider, subject needs, learning style, tutor experience and availability.
Lessons take place online using audio, video and digital whiteboard tools. Your child can work through questions with their tutor in real time, practise exam-style tasks and receive step-by-step guidance.
After lessons, parents receive written feedback so they can see what has been covered, how their child is progressing and what the tutor recommends next.
You may request an alternative tutor at any stage if you feel that the match is not right.
Entrance exam preparation is most effective when it reflects the exam your child is actually sitting. Principal Tutors can help families prepare for a range of 11+ and entrance assessment routes.
Grammar school 11+ tests are selective entrance exams used by grammar schools and some partially selective schools. They may assess English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning or a combination of these areas.
The format can vary by area and school. Some regions use a common test through a local consortium, while others have school-specific arrangements. This is why it is important to understand the target schools before planning tuition.
GL Assessment is one of the best-known 11+ test providers and says its 11+ tests are used by the majority of grammar schools in the UK. GL-style preparation may include English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, depending on the school or region.
Our tutors can help pupils build the underlying subject knowledge and exam technique needed for GL-style questions, including accuracy, timing, vocabulary, comprehension, problem-solving and reasoning skills.
CEM assessments have historically been used by some selective schools and regions, and Cambridge Select Insight now provides computer-based entrance assessments for selective independent schools, partially selective state schools, grammar schools and fair banding admissions.
For CEM-style or Cambridge-style preparation, pupils may need strong core skills, flexible problem-solving, vocabulary, comprehension, numerical reasoning and the ability to work accurately under time pressure.
In some areas, grammar schools work together through a local consortium or shared admissions arrangement. This can mean that one entrance test is used for several schools within a region.
For example, the London 11+ Consortium states that results are shared with all consortium schools to which the candidate is registered.
Our Education Consultants can discuss your target schools and local area so we can match your child with a tutor who understands the type of preparation required.
Independent school entrance exams vary widely. Some schools use written papers in Maths and English, while others include reasoning, creative writing, interviews, group tasks or online assessments.
A tutor can help your child strengthen the underlying academic skills needed for independent school entry, including comprehension, written expression, problem-solving, reasoning, vocabulary and exam confidence.
The ISEB Common Pre-Tests are online adaptive assessments used by many independent senior schools. ISEB states that the tests include four subjects: Mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, and are often taken in Year 6 or Year 7.
Our tutors can support pupils preparing for ISEB-style assessments by building confidence with Maths, English, reasoning, timing, accuracy and question technique.
Some grammar and independent schools use their own entrance papers or additional stages. These may include written tasks, interviews, creative writing or subject-specific papers.
If your child is applying to a specific school, tell us in the tutor request form. We will discuss your requirements and help match your child with a suitable tutor.
Principal Tutors can help your child prepare across the main 11+ and entrance exam subject areas.
Our online Maths tutors can help pupils strengthen number skills, arithmetic, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, problem-solving, shape, measure, data and multi-step reasoning questions.
Our online English tutors can support reading comprehension, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, spelling, sentence structure and written accuracy.
Verbal Reasoning can be unfamiliar to many pupils. Tutors can help children practise word patterns, codes, vocabulary, logic and question types commonly found in 11+ and entrance exams.
Non-Verbal Reasoning often involves patterns, shapes, sequences, rotations and visual problem-solving. Spatial Reasoning can include mentally manipulating shapes or identifying relationships between figures. Tutors can help pupils understand these question types and develop strategies for working accurately.
Some grammar school and independent school entrance exams include creative writing or extended writing tasks. Tutors can help pupils plan effectively, use stronger vocabulary, structure their writing and write with greater confidence under timed conditions.
A good entrance exam tutor can also help with timing, accuracy, confidence, revision planning and how to approach different types of exam questions.
Many families begin thinking about 11+ or entrance exam preparation during Year 4 or early Year 5, although the right time depends on your child’s current level, confidence, target schools and exam date.
Some pupils need support with core Maths and English foundations before moving on to exam-style questions. Others may already be strong academically but need help with reasoning, timing, accuracy, creative writing or exam technique.
An online 11+ or entrance exam tutor can help identify where your child is now, what they need to improve and how to prepare in a structured way.
If the exam is coming up soon, tuition can focus on targeted revision, practice questions and exam strategy. If your child has more time, lessons can build skills gradually and reduce pressure.
With 11+ and entrance exam preparation, different children need different types of support. The right tutor depends on the school, region, test provider, subject areas and the child’s current confidence.
Some pupils need Maths foundations. Some need English comprehension. Some need Verbal Reasoning. Some need Non-Verbal or Spatial Reasoning. Some need Creative Writing. Some need help preparing for an online assessment such as ISEB. Others need confidence, timing and exam technique.
Principal Tutors works differently from tutor directories.
After you submit a tutor request, one of our Education Consultants will call you to discuss your child’s needs. We then use that information to recommend a suitable online 11+ or entrance exam tutor.
We consider:
This means you do not have to make the decision alone. We help you find a tutor who is a good fit for your child.
Online 11+ tuition gives your child access to qualified teaching from home, without travel time or location limits.
Lessons take place online using audio, video and interactive whiteboard tools. The tutor and pupil can work through questions together, write out methods, annotate passages, practise reasoning tasks and review mistakes in real time.
The online classroom allows learning material to be uploaded, and lesson content can be reviewed afterwards. This helps pupils revisit what they have covered and continue practising between lessons.
For busy families, online 11+ and entrance exam tuition is a convenient way to fit high-quality preparation around school, homework, clubs and family life.
Yes. Principal Tutors supports pupils preparing for grammar school 11+ exams, independent school entrance exams, ISEB Common Pre-Tests, regional consortium tests and school-specific entrance assessments.
Yes. We can support pupils preparing for GL-style 11+ tests, including Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning, depending on the requirements of the target school or region.
Yes. We can support CEM-style and Cambridge-style preparation, including the underlying skills often needed for these assessments, such as Maths, English, vocabulary, reasoning, problem-solving, timing and accuracy.
Yes. Many grammar school areas operate shared testing or consortium arrangements. Tell us your target schools or local area and our Education Consultant will discuss your requirements before matching your child with a suitable tutor.
Yes. We can support pupils preparing for ISEB Common Pre-Tests and similar independent school assessments. Tutors can help with Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, timing, accuracy and confidence.
Our tutors can support Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Spatial Reasoning, Spelling, Creative Writing, exam technique and revision planning.
Yes. Submit the Request a Tutor form and one of our Education Consultants will call you to discuss your child’s target schools, local area, current level and preparation so far.
No. We match your child with a suitable tutor for you, so you do not need to scroll through tutor profiles.
Many families start during Year 4 or early Year 5, but the right time depends on your child’s current level, confidence, target schools and exam date.
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