11+ Subjects We Teach
Verbal Reasoning (VR): word codes, analogies, hidden words, letter sequences and vocabulary.
Non-Verbal Reasoning (NVR): shapes, patterns, rotations, reflections, matrices and spatial reasoning.
Mathematics: arithmetic, fractions, ratio, algebra, geometry, data and multi-step problem solving.
English: comprehension, spelling, punctuation, grammar, vocabulary and creative writing.
Free mock tests in the style of GL, CSSE, FSCE, SET and independent school exams.
How AE1 Prepares Your Child
Step 1 – Free assessment: we check your child's current level in Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Maths and English, and agree target schools with you.
Step 2 – Personal study plan: a plan matched to your area's exam (GL, CSSE, FSCE, SET or independent school papers) and the time left before the test.
Step 3 – Live small-group lessons: maximum 5 students per class, so every child is seen, heard and corrected by an experienced 11+ teacher.
Step 4 – Practice and mock tests: daily practice questions, weekly exam-style tests and free full mock exams under real timed conditions.
Step 5 – Progress reports for parents: a monthly report showing strengths, weak areas and the next steps.
What is included
Topic-by-topic teaching of VR, NVR, Maths and English (comprehension, vocabulary and creative writing)
Exam technique: timing, multiple-choice strategy and checking answers
Homework every week with marked feedback
Free mock tests in GL, CSSE, FSCE and SET style
Revision courses in the summer before Year 6
11+ FAQs for Parents
Is the 11+ compulsory?
No. Parents choose whether to register their child, usually in the summer of Year 5.
When should my child start preparing?
Ideally in Year 4 or early Year 5. Starting early allows steady progress without pressure. We also run shorter revision courses closer to the exam.
Are your classes online?
Yes. All lessons are live and interactive, in small groups of no more than 5 students, so children anywhere in the UK can join.
Which exams do you prepare for?
GL Assessment, CSSE, FSCE, SET (Sutton), ISEB and independent school entrance exams.
What score does my child need?
It depends on the school. Many grammar schools need a standardised score of around 111 to 121; super-selective schools need much higher scores.
How will I know my child is improving?
You receive a monthly progress report, plus results from weekly tests and mock exams.
Can my child try a class first?
Yes. Book a free assessment and demo class on WhatsApp.
What Is the 11+ Exam?
The 11+ (Eleven Plus) is a selective entrance exam for grammar schools and many independent schools in England. Children sit it at the start of Year 6 (age 10–11) for a place in Year 7 the following September. It is not compulsory – parents choose to register their child.
Key facts at a glance
Registration: usually June–July of Year 5, with your local authority or the school.
Test dates: September–October of Year 6.
Results: mid to late October – before the 31 October deadline for secondary school applications.
Schools: around 160 state grammar schools in England, in about 35 local authority areas.
Scoring: most areas use a standardised score. Pass marks are often around 111–121; super-selective schools need much higher scores.
Which 11+ exam will my child sit?
The exam depends on your area and your target school:
GL Assessment – the most widely used 11+ provider (for example Kent, Buckinghamshire, Birmingham and Slough). Mostly multiple-choice papers in English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
CSSE (Essex) – set by the Consortium of Selective Schools in Essex. English and Maths papers with written answers, including a creative writing task.
SET (Sutton) – the Sutton Selective Eligibility Test used by grammar schools in Sutton, starting with English and Maths.
FSCE – developed by Future Stories Community Enterprise with Reading School and used by schools such as Reading School and Chelmsford County High School for Girls. It tests broad Key Stage 2 knowledge, reasoning and creative responses.
Independent schools – the ISEB Common Pre-Test or the school's own papers, often followed by an interview.
Please note: the CEM 11+ test was withdrawn after 2022, and most former CEM areas now use GL Assessment. Formats can change each year, so always check your local authority's admissions page.
When should preparation start?
Year 4: build strong foundations – reading, vocabulary, times tables and simple reasoning.
Year 5: the full 11+ programme – topic teaching, timed practice and regular mock tests.
Summer before Year 6: intensive revision, exam technique and full mock exams.
September of Year 6: exam time – speed, accuracy and confidence.
Why Parents Choose AE1 Learning
Specialist 11+ teachers who know the GL, CSSE, FSCE and SET formats.
Small groups of max 5, so every child gets real attention.
Live online lessons: no travel, join from anywhere in the UK.
Clear feedback: marked homework, weekly tests and monthly reports.
Confidence first: calm, well-prepared, exam-ready children.
Areas we cover
London: Barnet, Bexley, Harrow, Ilford, Redbridge, Kingston, Sutton, Waltham Forest
South East: Kent, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire (Reading, Slough), Essex (Chelmsford, Colchester), Hertfordshire
Midlands and North: Birmingham, Leicestershire, West Yorkshire (Bradford)
Example target schools
Queen Elizabeth’s School (Barnet), The Henrietta Barnett School, Tiffin School, Wilson’s School, Reading School, King Edward VI Grammar School (Chelmsford), Colchester Royal Grammar School, The Latymer School and Wallington High School for Girls.
Give Your Child the Best Chance at the 11+.
Book a free demo class and assessment with an experienced 11+ teacher. Live online, small groups of max 5.
Email: contact@ae-one.com