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10
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What parents are saying
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We started in Year 4 and looking back, it was exactly the right time. No pressure, just steady progress. By Year 6 he felt genuinely ready.
- Parent, Year 4 starter offered Queen Elizabeth’s, Barnet
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I don't have to sit next to him. He's on it, he's engaged, and I can see exactly how he's doing from my dashboard. Year 5 felt manageable because we started in Year 3.
- Parent, Year 4 starter offered Tiffin Girls
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We started in Year 3 because a friend recommended it. I didn't expect the difference it would make to his confidence at school - that was the real surprise.
- Parent, Year 4 starter offered Henrietta Barnet School
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What the 11+ actually tests
The 11+ tests English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. Verbal and non-verbal reasoning aren't taught in school. Most children encounter them for the first time during exam preparation. Starting in Year 4 means your child has time to learn every subject properly, so there are no gaps by exam day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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