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11 Plus Exam Preparation
Online Tutoring for Grammar School Entry
National Learning Group provides online 11 Plus exam preparation for pupils preparing for selective school entrance tests. One-to-one and eligible group support can cover Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal and Spatial Reasoning, timed practice and test technique. Preparation is matched to the child’s target school, current needs and the latest admissions format published by that school or local authority.
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 familiar, targeted specialist preparation can give your child a clearer and more structured way to practise.
What Does 11 Plus Tutoring Cover at NLG?
Selective entrance tests can assess different combinations of Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal or Spatial Reasoning. NLG preparation focuses on the areas included in the target school’s current published test format, with timed practice where appropriate.
Real Answers About 11 Plus Preparation
Many families begin in Year 5 so there is time to build familiarity with the test content and timed practice gradually. Starting in Year 6 can still be useful when the target test date, current strengths and priority gaps are clear.
The right schedule should be based on the child’s starting point rather than a fixed number of months.
There is no single 11 Plus format used by every grammar school. GL Assessment supplies admissions tests covering areas such as English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal or Spatial Reasoning, while other schools and consortia may specify their own structure.
Tell NLG the target school when enquiring so preparation can be aligned to the latest published requirements. Families should also confirm current arrangements directly with the school or local authority.
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.
Reasoning skills can be developed through systematic teaching of the question types, methods and timed practice. NLG 11 Plus tutors use structured practice across common Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal or Spatial Reasoning formats to build familiarity, accuracy and pacing.
There is no fixed number of sessions that suits every child. Frequency should reflect the target test date, current confidence, the areas being assessed and how much practice the pupil can manage alongside school.
NLG tutors use the first lessons to understand priorities and build an appropriate preparation plan rather than prescribing the same timetable to every pupil.
1:1 or Group 11 Plus Preparation
Both formats are delivered online by 11 Plus specialists. Group places depend on current availability, sufficient enrolment and suitable placement.
From Enquiry to First 11 Plus Session
Tutor matching times vary according to the target school, preparation needs, tutor availability and whether one-to-one or group support is requested.
What Parents Can Expect From NLG 11 Plus Support
11 Plus admissions arrangements are not identical across England. NLG starts with the target school and the child’s current needs, then focuses preparation on the relevant English, Maths and reasoning content, timed practice and test technique.
Grammar schools and local consortia can use different providers, question mixes, timings and admissions rules. Current Birmingham guidance, for example, confirms that the West Midlands Grammar Schools test for 2027 entry uses two GL Assessment papers covering English comprehension, verbal reasoning, mathematics, non-verbal and spatial reasoning. View the current Birmingham admissions-test guidance.
That is why NLG asks for the target school rather than assuming every pupil is preparing for one universal 11 Plus format.
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11 Plus Preparation FAQs
The questions parents ask most about 11 Plus tutoring at NLG.
NLG 11 Plus 1:1 tutoring costs £39.90 per 40-minute session. Eligible group preparation starts from £20 per week for 60-minute sessions, subject to availability, sufficient enrolment and suitable placement. The first one-to-one lesson costs £1. Regular lessons then continue at the standard rate unless cancelled in line with the terms and conditions. Group-only lesson blocks are 5 lessons £90, 10 lessons £160 or 15 lessons £210. View full pricing.
Many families begin in Year 5 so there is time to build familiarity gradually. Starting in Year 6 can still be useful when the target test date and priority gaps are clear. The right starting point depends on the child and the school’s admissions timetable.
There is no single 11 Plus test used everywhere. GL Assessment provides admissions tests covering English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal or Spatial Reasoning, while schools and local consortia can specify different combinations and timings. NLG preparation should be matched to the target school’s current published requirements.
Preparation can cover Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal or Spatial Reasoning, timed practice and familiarisation with the relevant test format. The exact mix depends on the target school or consortium.
Yes. Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning are not part of the standard school curriculum. Structured teaching can help children become more familiar, accurate and confident with reasoning questions. This is a common starting point for NLG 11 Plus students.
There is no fixed number of sessions for every pupil. Frequency depends on the test date, the child’s starting point, the areas included in the target test and how much practice is appropriate alongside school.
Yes. Eligible 11 Plus group preparation starts from £20 per week for 60-minute sessions with up to 8 pupils. Groups are subject to current availability, sufficient enrolment and suitable placement. Check group availability.
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 provides online 11 Plus preparation for families across England. Test formats and admissions rules vary by school and local area, so tell us the target school when enquiring and confirm the latest arrangements with the relevant admissions authority.
It can still be useful to start when the exam is close, but the plan needs to be realistic about the time available. NLG can focus on the highest-priority content, question formats, pacing and familiarisation relevant to the target test without promising a particular result.
NLG delivers 11 Plus tutoring online using live teaching, shared practice materials and timed exercises. This allows the tutor to work through questions with the pupil, explain methods and adjust preparation around the target school’s current test format.
The first one-to-one 11 Plus lesson costs £1. Regular one-to-one lessons then continue at £39.90 per 40-minute lesson unless cancelled in line with the terms and conditions. Book the £1 first lesson.
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