An average child with lots of preparation can quite easily pass the 11-plus exam and an above average child with little or no preparation can quite easily fail it!
I don’t say that without good reason.
It comes from many telephone conversations with parents asking about preparation for the 11-plus exam.
I have noticed over the years that many parents of bright children tend to think that their child “just needs a little exam practice” because they are doing so well at school.
When some of these children fail their 11-plus exam their parents are very upset and then shocked to find out that a child in a middle ability group at school has passed.
Passing exams is not magic or down to good or bad luck on the day.
How can we give every child the best possible chance of passing the 11-plus exam?
We want to avoid children getting nervous and underachieving because they lack confidence, exam experience and are unclear about what examiners expect from them.
It is these last stages of preparation which we feel are so important and can have a huge impact on a child´s confidence and end result.
Yet, time and time again they are overlooked or left until the last minute when it is often too late.
So many parents have said ” He can answer the questions but can´t finish on time” or “she´s really capable but gets nervous in exams”.
These students have worked hard but have never sat a formal exam. Let alone in unfamiliar surroundings.
So it is left until the actual exam for them to have their first experience.
We aim to provide 11-plus revision courses that fully equip your child to perform at their best on the day of the exam.
I want to emphasize that the courses are NOT in place of home tuition and they are NOT crash courses.
The courses are planned to help students that have already been working hard with their tutor or parents and have the ability to do extremely well. The more preparation a child has the greater their chances of passing.
We aim to put the finishing touches to all the hardwork that has been done to ensure each child can demonstrate their skills in the exam room and perform at their best.
To do anything well takes time and effort and preparing children for the 11-plus is no exception.
Our 5-Day 11-plus revision course can help your child achieve their full potential.
Andrea Leupold, 11-plus summer revision course. 2018
The course ticked all the boxes for our son, Maria and her teaching team made him feel very welcome from day one, although he was not keen to go to school for a whole week initially. That turned around quickly to “Its great there, we work hard, have fun and I made a lot of new friends”. He indeed worked hard every day, the homework quantity was a little something after a long day, but he always felt proud once he finished it and it helped consolidate what he had learned during the day. The teachers were demanding, but also very kind and helpful. He particularly enjoyed his Verbal Reasoning and Maths lessons. He also liked the break time activities with the coaches and the prizes which was a great way to finish off the week. All in all, he said “It did not feel like school, but like a revision camp with friends”. The course also helped boost his confidence in his ability and the resilience to sit the test and I am pleased to say that he successfully passed the Bexley and Kent 11+ test.
Julia Rogers, 11-plus summer course 2017
Emma had a fabulous time on her revision course which she started straight after finishing her school year. Motivation levels were kept high and she looked forward to it every day. It definitely boosted her confidence and gave her much needed direction and support from different tutors. Emma comfortably passed her 11+ for Bexley and has just been selected by her school to enter the national Young Mathematician of the year award. This would not have happened had she not had the extra support and encouragement from both her tutor and the revision week. Thanks, Julia.
James Gore, 11-plus summer revision course. 2016 (photo – just after the 11+ test!)
The course is magnificently run and manages a seemingly impossible task of being enjoyable (fun even) for the kids whilst being of a very high demanding standard. It was absolutely ideal as a finishing course to tie in all the revision done, develop understanding of any weak spots, and to learn the test structure and technique needed. It is held in a wonderful location, with an emphasis on fun and play being incorporated, along with some treats to break up the study. It is so clear that the course owner and the tutors care about the children, and that gives and gets rewards alone. We are very pleased that we found the course and our daughter is delighted she went on it. (btw daughter passed Kent and Bexley tests).
Gemma Whitney, 11-plus summer revision course. 2016
My son was not looking forward to the week long 11+ revision course as he felt it was unfair that he was having to “go to school” during the summer holidays. However, I am pleased to say that not only was it a great learning experience, he also thoroughly enjoyed himself and made lots of new friends. The course itself was an excellent mix of teaching with some fun thrown in and taught him about exam technique tips, as well as consolidating his knowledge acquired over the course of the year with his tutor. We would be happy to recommend this course to anybody thinking of putting their child forward to sit the 11+. Our son has just received his results and we are delighted to say that he passed with flying colours. Whilst rightly taking most of the credit for this himself, we are also very grateful to Progress Tutors and Jake’s tutor for all their hard work and support in helping our son achieve his potential. We would be happy to recommend Progress Tutor’s 11+ revision course and tutoring service to anybody thinking of putting their child forward to sit the 11+. Best of luck!
Sarah Keegan-Day, 11-plus summer revision course. 2015
Dear Maria, Many thanks to you and your team! My son says that he thoroughly enjoyed the course last week. I found that he was really motivated and enthusiastic about his work; he even seemed keen to complete the homework tasks. Obviously I am extremely pleased with the progress he made on the course, with his final test results and comments.
Update:
Just a quick email to let you know my son has been offered one of the twenty out of area places for the Judd School, Tonbridge.
We are extremely pleased as this was our first choice! Thanks for all your help. Sarah K-DTilly, 11-plus summer revision course. 2014
I found Maria to be exceptionally attentive, understanding and encouraging. In particular, my son’s non-verbal reasoning scores were significantly improved in just a few days. He went on to pass his 11+ exams which has now given him a few good options. It was hard work for him but nice that he got to spend time with other children going through the same struggles. Highly recommended and worth every penny!
Joseph Okwok, 11-plus summer revision course. 2011
Our daughter’s result for the 11+ was simply fantastic! She made the Top 180 group of kids for the Bexley Tests and achieved maximum scores of 140 points per subject in the Kent Tests. We are so proud of her. Thank you for the top-grade teachers you provided and the first class support she received at the revision sessions. Please inform her teachers and give them our warm thanks for a job well done!
