Level - Year 5
Our successful 11+ course is designed to prepare students for all aspects of the GL Assessment and CEM exams.
Course Starts September
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Our comprehensive course is designed to prepare students for all aspects of the 11+ exam. Specialising in 11+ preparation for all grammar (GL Assessment) and independent school admissions (ISEB Pre-test), we ensure that every child understands, masters and perfects the techniques needed to tackle the exams. In addition to covering the entire 11+ syllabus which includes verbal and non-verbal reasoning, maths and problem solving, we focus on building vocabulary and developing comprehension skills. Emphasis is placed on mastering and perfecting the techniques needed to tackle the broad range of challenging questions. Students are taught methods to answer questions quickly and they are shown techniques to help solve reasoning problems.
Choosing the Right Tuition Option for Your Child
Each child’s learning needs are unique, so it’s important as a parent to carefully consider which tuition format will best support your child’s progress. At Tops, we understand that every child learns differently. That’s why we provide three unique tuition formats to suit different learning styles and needs.
Our core programme is Group Tuition – this is an excellent choice for most children, providing structured learning in a small, focused group environment. For those who need a different approach and may not thrive in a group setting, our 1:2 tuition provides a balance of personalised teaching and peer interaction – your child can pair up with a friend (if the dynamic works well), or we can match them with another child of similar ability. Some children respond best in a one-to-one setting with dedicated time to work on their unique goals and areas of focus – to meet those needs, we also offer 1:1 tuition.
Whether your child thrives in a collaborative group setting or benefits from more focused, personalised support, we have a solution to help them build confidence and achieve their goals.
All options include regular progress updates and follow a fixed, term-time schedule to ensure consistency and ease of planning. Whichever path you choose, your child will benefit from expert teaching, proven resources, and a supportive environment designed to help them succeed.
We encourage parents to consider the benefits and suitability of each option to ensure the best fit for their child’s learning. If you’re considering either bespoke option (1:1 or 1:2), we recommend contacting us to discuss and secure the best fit for your child. Please note that slots are limited, and availability cannot be guaranteed.
Group Sessions
Wednesday: 4.30-6.15pm
Saturday: 11am-12.45pm
If these times don’t work for you, please get in touch to discuss alternatives.
1:2 & 1:1 tuition – please contact us to discuss the options.
Why enrol your child on a Tops 11+ course?
Our unique, confidence-building approach to 11+ preparation will give your child the best possible chance of success. Our fees are inclusive of all material and resources, four mock exams, and Tops Summer Refresher Course in August.
Personalised Attention
• Small class sizes in each session ensure individualised attention
• Tailored instruction to address specific needs and learning styles
• Homework marked in-house
Experienced and Qualified Tutors
• Extensive knowledge and vast experience from years of tutoring the 11+
• Highly-qualified teachers (DBS approved) who give students lots of encouragement and support
Assessments and Feedback
• Termly assessments with detailed feedback
• Parent-tutors meeting to discuss individual progress
• Comprehensive mock feedback
Comprehensive Preparation
• Thorough and effective preparation for the GL Assessment 11+ exam, covering all sections in depth and detail
• Special techniques and strategies taught to fully prepare students
Exclusive Resources and Course Material
• Unique 11+ resources written in-house
• Exclusive course material created for students
• Vocabulary, comprehension, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, and problem solving course books provided
Additional Services
• Optional workshops and courses offered throughout the year
• Optional sessions are offered weekly throughout the summer
• Online summer review course to keep your child ticking over during the long summer break.
Group Tuition
1 teacher, up to 8 students- Our core programme offering structured learning in a small group setting. Combines expert teaching with a collaborative environment and proven resources.
- Ideal for children who enjoy learning with peers, thrive on routine, and benefit from shared goals.
- Structured curriculum, collaborative peer interaction, expert teaching, regular progress monitoring, and constructive feedback.
- Places available – early booking recommended.
- Payment in 12 monthly instalments.
11+ Bespoke 1:2
1 teacher to 2 students- A balance between personalisation and peer interaction. Same expert teaching as group classes but with more individual focus. Can pair with a friend or matched peer.
- Ideal for children with specific goals, individual learning preferences, or additional needs; also suitable for those studying with a friend.
- Personalised pacing, focused attention, shared peer interaction, expert teaching, regular progress monitoring, and constructive feedback.
- Limited availability – early enquiry advised.
- Payment in 3 instalments
11+ Bespoke 1:1
1 teacher to 1 student- Fully bespoke tuition tailored to the student’s individual pace and learning style, providing focused one-on-one support.
- Ideal for students needing targeted help, individual pacing, or those with particular learning differences (e.g., dyslexia).
- Complete personalisation, focused individual attention, adaptable pacing, expert-led support, and regular progress monitoring, with detailed feedback.
- Limited availability – early enquiry advised.
- Payment in 3 instalments.
Our Other Services
11+ Foundation (Year 4)
The Year 4 Foundation Course gives children the perfect introduction to the 11+ and allows them to move seamlessly into our Year 5 Preparation Course in September. We focus on the core areas that need improving and we work with students to develop their reasoning skills.
12+ Late Entry Test
Our 12+ covers all aspects of the Late Entry test including numeracy, literacy and reasoning skills for the online 12+ Bucks GL exam and Dr Challoner’s and The Royal Grammar School tests. We focus strongly on teaching comprehension skills, building vocabulary and developing problem solving skills. This ensures students are confident and fully prepared for the exam.
13+ Late Entry Test
Our 13+ covers all aspects of the Late Entry test including numeracy, literacy and reasoning skills for the 13+ online GL Bucks exam and Dr Challoner’s and The Royal Grammar School tests. We focus strongly on teaching comprehension skills, building vocabulary and developing problem solving skills. This ensures students are confident and fully prepared for the exam.
Summer Classes
Our summer classes have been designed to maintain momentum over the long summer break. Experience has shown that without the right approach and support, some children can withdraw during the summer and become unmotivated. Our classes are all about keeping our students motivated and enthused and we will be working with each one of them to consolidate techniques, improve timing issues and tweak exam strategies where necessary. They will also have the opportunity to complete practice papers under timed conditions.
Problem Solving Skills Course
Our successful problem solving course helps students to understand how to apply the maths concepts taught at school to solve worded maths problems. The course content is suitable for the GL Assessment exam. Strong problem solving and reasoning skills are crucial to success in the 11+/12+ and national assessments including SATS. Our problem solving course is ideal for students sitting all entrance exams including GL Assessment and CEM Durham.
Comprehension Skills Course
The course helps learners comprehend text at literal, inferential and evaluative levels, to approach all comprehension questions with confidence and is ideal for students studying for the 11/12+ exams.
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