11+ English tuition
The 11+ English exam is a key entrance test used by selective schools to assess your child’s reading, writing, and language skills. It covers essential areas such as reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and punctuation, spelling, and creative writing. The exam is designed to test not just knowledge of language rules, but your child’s ability to understand texts, express ideas clearly, and use language effectively in different contexts. Helping your child prepare thoroughly will build confidence, improve communication skills, and maximise their chances of success in the admissions process.
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How we teach the 11+ English curriculum
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1. Reading Comprehension
Understanding fiction and non-fiction texts, identifying main ideas, themes, and details, and answering inference and vocabulary-in-context questions.
2. Vocabulary and Word Meanings
Knowledge of synonyms, antonyms, homophones, prefixes, suffixes, and choosing precise words for meaning and effect.
3. Grammar and Punctuation
Correct use of sentence structure, tenses, parts of speech, commas, apostrophes, speech marks, and basic paragraphing.
4. Spelling
Accurate spelling of age-appropriate and commonly tested words, including tricky and irregular spellings.
5. Creative Writing
Writing short stories or descriptions using varied sentence types, interesting vocabulary, clear structure, and basic figurative language (similes, adjectives).
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Your questions answered
Common questions
What if my child is already strong in Maths?
The 11+ tests well beyond school curriculum and includes unfamiliar question types. Even mathematically gifted children benefit from exam-specific preparation, advanced problem-solving techniques, and time management strategies.
Can you guarantee grammar school admission?
While we cannot guarantee outcomes (admission depends on competition levels and other factors), our tutoring significantly improves performance. Statistics show 75% of tutored students score in the top quartile versus 30% of non-tutored students.
Why are Oxbridge-educated tutors better?
They combine superior subject expertise, firsthand experience with selective admissions, pedagogical training from world-leading universities, and proven track records achieving exceptional student outcomes.
How does pricing compare to other options?
Our premium 1:1 tutoring costs more per session than group options but delivers superior results per hour invested. When you consider the life-changing impact of grammar school admission, the ROI far exceeds the initial investment.
Do you work with students at all ability levels?
Yes. Our tutors excel at meeting students where they are—whether building foundational confidence or challenging already-strong mathematicians with advanced problem-solving.
How do we know if our child is making progress?
We provide regular progress reports with specific metrics, mock exam scores tracking toward threshold requirements, and transparent communication about readiness levels.