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11 Plus Tutor
Grammar School
Entry Preparation
The 11 Plus is one of the most competitive exams a child will take. Most grammar schools receive significantly more applications than places, and the difference between a pass and a fail is often just a few marks. NLG specialist 11 Plus tutors work specifically on the reasoning skills, speed and accuracy the 11 Plus demands, building confidence alongside ability so your child performs at their best on test day. Whether you need a private 11 Plus tutor in Year 5 or targeted 11 Plus preparation in Year 6, NLG matches your child with the right specialist.
Why Parents Search for an 11 Plus Tutor
These are the situations parents describe when they come to NLG for 11 Plus support. If any of these sound like your child, targeted specialist preparation is likely to make a real difference.
What Does 11 Plus Tutoring Cover at NLG?
The 11 Plus tests four subject areas. NLG tutors cover all four systematically, with timed mock papers built into the programme throughout.
Real Answers About 11 Plus Preparation
The ideal time to start is in Year 5, approximately 12 to 18 months before the exam date. This gives enough time to develop reasoning skills gradually without overwhelming your child.
Many parents start in Year 4 for highly selective grammar schools. Starting in Year 6 is still viable for children with strong underlying ability, but the programme will need to be more intensive and focused on the highest-impact areas.
GL Assessment tests typically have separate papers for Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. CEM tests often combine subjects within papers with greater emphasis on reading comprehension and data interpretation.
The test your child takes depends on their target grammar school and region. When enquiring, tell us which school and we will ensure the tutor has specific experience with that test format.
Yes. This is one of the most common situations parents describe. Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning are not part of the standard primary school curriculum, so even very able children often find these question types unfamiliar at first.
The key insight is that reasoning ability is trainable. Most children improve significantly with systematic teaching of the question types and methods. NLG 11 Plus tutors teach all 25 Verbal Reasoning question types and all NVR categories using a structured approach that builds familiarity and speed.
Starting 12 months before: weekly sessions building gradually with increased intensity in the final 3 months. Starting 6 months before: typically 2 sessions per week to cover the same ground.
NLG tutors build a personalised preparation programme based on a diagnostic assessment of your child's current ability across all four test areas in the first session.
1:1 or Group 11 Plus Preparation
Both formats are delivered online by 11 Plus specialists. The right choice depends on how much individual focus your child needs and your budget.
From Enquiry to First 11 Plus Session
Most students are matched with a specialist 11 Plus tutor and have their first session within a week of enquiring.
Students Who Started Where Yours Is Now
"NLG matched our daughter with an 11 Plus specialist who worked on her Verbal Reasoning from the very start. Her reasoning speed and accuracy improved dramatically over 6 months and she passed her grammar school exam comfortably."
"Our son was really struggling with Non-Verbal Reasoning and timed conditions. His NLG 11 Plus tutor worked with him every week and his confidence and speed improved completely. We could not be happier with the result."
11 Plus Preparation FAQs
The questions parents ask most about 11 Plus tutoring at NLG.
NLG 11 Plus 1:1 tutoring costs £38 per 40-minute session. Group preparation starts from £20 per week for 60-minute sessions. The first lesson is just £1. Upfront blocks: 5 lessons £90, 10 lessons £160, 15 lessons £210. View full pricing.
Ideally in Year 5, approximately 12 to 18 months before the exam. Year 4 is beneficial for highly selective schools. Year 6 is still viable for children with strong underlying ability but the programme will need to be more intensive.
GL Assessment has separate papers for Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. CEM combines subjects within papers with more emphasis on reading and data interpretation. NLG tutors are experienced in both formats and match to your child's specific test type.
All four test areas: Maths (number, algebra, geometry, problem solving), English (comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, spelling), Verbal Reasoning (all 25 question types) and Non-Verbal Reasoning (spatial and pattern recognition). Timed practice and mock papers are built into the programme throughout.
Yes. Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning are not part of the standard school curriculum. Most children improve significantly with systematic teaching of the question types and methods. This is one of the most common starting points for NLG 11 Plus students.
Starting 12 months before: weekly sessions building gradually with increased intensity in the final 3 months. Starting 6 months before: typically 2 sessions per week. NLG tutors build a personalised programme based on a diagnostic assessment in the first session.
Yes. NLG offers 11 Plus group preparation from £20 per week for 60-minute sessions with a maximum of 8 pupils. Reserve a group place here.
Yes. Timed mock papers under exam conditions are built into the NLG 11 Plus programme throughout. Full marking and detailed feedback are provided after each mock to identify which areas to focus on next.
NLG supports 11 Plus preparation for grammar schools across England including Kent, Essex, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Birmingham, Gloucestershire, Lincolnshire and more. Tell us your target school when enquiring.
It is still worth starting. NLG tutors run an intensive diagnostic session and build a focused programme targeting the areas most likely to improve the score in the available time. Earlier is always better, but a focused 3-month programme can still make a meaningful difference.
Yes. NLG uses digital tools for reasoning practice and timed exercises in a format similar to the computer-based tests many grammar schools now use. Most Year 5 and Year 6 children adapt very quickly to online tutoring.
Yes. The first lesson is just £1. No commitment, no contracts. Book here.
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