Question 1

How much does an 11 plus tutor cost?

Accepted Answer

It depends on how many sessions a week your child needs and how long before the exam you start. A child starting in Year 4 usually needs fewer sessions a week than one starting in the summer of Year 5. We recommend a plan after the free assessment class, so you only pay for the support your child actually needs.

Question 2

When should you start 11 plus tutoring?

Accepted Answer

Most families start between the summer of Year 4 and the autumn of Year 5. That gives around 12 to 15 months to build skills before tests in September of Year 6. Some areas are moving tests earlier (Gloucestershire's new FSCE test sits in the summer term of Year 5 from 2027), so check your target schools' dates first.

Question 3

Is online 11 plus tutoring as effective as a local tutor?

Accepted Answer

For the 11+, what matters is a tutor who knows the test format, one-to-one attention and lots of timed practice. Online classes give you all three, plus recorded progress, an adaptive question bank and no travel. Your child also gets used to working on screen, which helps with any computer-based tests.

Question 4

Which 11 plus exam will my child sit?

Accepted Answer

It depends on the school or area. Most English grammar schools use GL Assessment papers. Some use FSCE, a few consortia set their own tests, and many independent schools write their own. Tell us your target schools in the free class and we'll match your child's plan to the right format. Our 11+ exam guide explains each one.

Question 5

Do you cover verbal and non-verbal reasoning?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Plans can cover maths, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, weighted to what your child's target test includes. Non-verbal reasoning is often the least familiar area, so we introduce it early.

Question 6

Do you help with the creative writing part?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Several tests, including FSCE and many independent school exams, include a writing task. Tutors teach planning, structure and vocabulary, and mark practice pieces with written feedback.

Question 7

What happens in the free 11+ class?

Accepted Answer

Your child does a short diagnostic across the 11+ subjects with a tutor. You get feedback on strengths, gaps and a realistic plan to exam day. There's no obligation to sign up.

Question 8

How will I know if my child is on track?

Accepted Answer

You get regular parent-teacher meetings, scores from timed mock exams and a clear view of which question types are improving. If something isn't working, we change the plan.

When	Focus	What your child gets
Summer of Year 4	Foundations	Reading habits, times tables, core maths and a first look at reasoning question types
Autumn to spring of Year 5	Skills	Every 11+ question type taught with a method, vocabulary built weekly, first timed sections
Summer of Year 5	Exam technique	Full timed mocks, speed drills and targeted gap-filling. Register for the test (usually May to July)
Summer holidays to September	Final push	Mocks in real conditions, confidence and calm routines for test day

11 Plus Tutor Online: 1:1 Tuition That Builds Real Exam Skills

Most children don't fail the 11+ on ability. They run out of time.

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Verbal reasoning

Non-verbal reasoning

How we tailor 11+ preparation to your child

Diagnose

Match

Personalise

Review

When to start 11 plus tuition

What's included

Free 11+ practice papers

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