11 Plus Exam Preparation Holiday Courses

Who is this course for?

Students entering Y6 in September 2023 only.

How long does the course last?

The course will run for 4 days (3 hours per day) from Monday October 16th to Thursday October 19th 2023. There will be a total of 9 hours’ class time, and a 75-minute mock exam after which parents can expect a feedback report offering statistical and predictive information pertaining to the first stage pre-tests, as well as recommendations on how to continue preparation throughout November.

What does the course entail?

The October 11 Plus English Exam Preparation Course is an intensive, week-long course designed to gain the skills and confidence necessary to tackle the 11+ English exam.  Children will study a range of texts from 11 Plus English exam papers, directing their focus on reading for meaning, selecting apt textual evidence to support points and then how to interpret analysed reading material in written form.  Students will also have the opportunity to develop long-term skills in reading and writing, even if they are not sitting the 11+.

During this course, students will learn:

1. A range of new exam techniques, including key terminology and how to approach different exam paper styles and formats.
2. To develop reading and writing skills for comprehension and composition.
3. To focus on reading for meaning and selecting appropriate textual evidence to support points.
4. How to interpret analysed reading material in written form.
5. Strategies for answering questions in a timed exam environment.
6. Writing creatively for assessment.
7. Interpreting 11+ creative writing questions imaginatively.
8. Techniques for creating interesting beginnings.
9. How to build and describe a character and develop plot and structure for time-restricted scene-writing.
10. Ways to expand written vocabulary.
11. How to write for specific purposes and audiences.
12. How to build confidence and develop long-term skills in reading and writing.

11+ English Mock Exam (Thursday 19th October)

As part of the course, students will take a 75-minute mock exam on Thursday 19th (10.00-11.15am)  The exam will take place under exam conditions to give students a realistic experience of an 11+ exam. The 11+ English mock test will cover a number of formats, including written comprehension, multiple choice, and creative writing exams. The results of the mock exam will be used by our team to provide parents with predictive information regarding their child’s potential in the 11+ exams and how they compare to other students in the running for different schools. This will enable parents to better understand the skills their child needs to develop in the coming months to prepare for their target school exams.