Selective Entry, taught to think

A 24-week program covering every part of the Selective Entry test: maths, numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning, reading and writing. Live online classes each week, with homework and marking throughout.

How the program runs

Term 16 weeks

Term 26 weeks

Term 36 weeks

Term 46 weeks

Homework and marking every week. Each class sets practice to complete at home, and we mark it so your child knows exactly what to work on next.

Three weekly classes

Maths & Numerical Reasoning

1.5 hrs / week

Strong number skills and the reasoning to use them on unfamiliar, multi-step questions.

Number, fractions, decimals and percentages
Algebra and number patterns
Measurement, geometry and space
Data, charts and probability
Numerical reasoning puzzles
Speed and accuracy under time limits

Grammar facts & methodsLogic problem-solvingRhetoric explaining working

Verbal Reasoning & Reading

1.5 hrs / week

A wide vocabulary and sharp reading, so students can find meaning and logic in any text.

Vocabulary, synonyms and word relationships
Analogies, codes and word puzzles
Logical deduction
Comprehension of fiction, non-fiction and poetry
Inference and the author’s purpose
Question technique and time management

Grammar vocabularyLogic deductionRhetoric interpretation

Writing

1.5 hrs / week

Clear, engaging writing that can be planned and produced well under exam conditions.

Creative and narrative writing
Persuasive writing
Planning a piece in minutes
Sentence craft, vocabulary and punctuation
Structure, paragraphing and flow
Detailed written feedback on every piece

Grammar language toolsLogic structureRhetoric voice & persuasion

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Book a free assessment. Live online classes, Selective Entry and Years 5–9.

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