English Exam Preparation

The English Exam Preparation courses are designed around a varied range of English exams that children will come across in independent school exams, including the ISEB pre test for 11+ and 13+. 

English Exam Preparation is designed to polish up English skills in ISEB multiple choice comprehensions, written comprehensions, ISEB grammar and vocabulary plus verbal reasoning. Creative and descriptive writing is also covered.

As all our workshop booklets, the content for this workshop is carefully written and varies for each workshop upon the principle that there is something for everyone. Dictation and spelling are included in the 7+ and 8+ booklets. 

This very popular workshop combines a number of exam-related topics and builds on comprehension, creative writing and grammar skills tested. They are suitable for those children who are preparing for 7+, 8+, 10+ (Year 5 eleven plus preparation) and 11+ independent school entrance exams, including the ISEB. 

Each child will work through their own booklet within a small group with a teacher guiding them through the tasks. The main aim is to talk through the comprehension soon after it has been completed, something not always possible at school.  

Our experienced teachers point out where marks have been gained or missed and this immediate focus, in small groups, helps students build on their understanding of what will be required of them when answering questions during the exams. 

We are conscious that the children are at different levels at different stages of the year and our booklets are designed accordingly. The content is always diverse and interesting. As with creative writing, discussion is key throughout these workshops.  Children are encouraged to interact at all times, gaining confidence, so they understand and enjoy the tasks they are given.