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The term "7 plus exam (7+ exam)" typically refers to an entrance exam taken by students who are about to enter Year 3 (or Grade 2) of primary school in the UK. It is generally taken by students who are 6 or 7 years old, hence the name "7 plus exam (7+ exam)".

The 7 plus exam (7+ exam) is used by many independent schools in the UK as part of their admissions process. The exam may include assessments in subjects such as English, maths, and reasoning, and may be designed to test the student's ability to solve problems, use logic and reasoning, and show evidence of creative thinking.

The term "8 plus exam (8+ exam)" typically refers to an entrance exam taken by students who are about to enter Year 4 of primary school in the UK. It is generally taken by students who are 7 or 8 years old, hence the name "8 plus exam (8+ exam)".

Some schools with 7 plus exam (7+ exam) will also hold 8 plus exam (8+ exam), both of which students can apply for. The 8+ exam contents are very similar to 7 plus exam (7+ exam), which may include assessments in subjects such as English, maths, and reasoning, followed by an official interview.

The 11 plus exam (11+ exam) is an entrance exam taken by students who are about to enter Year 7 (or Grade 6) of secondary school in some regions of the UK, particularly in England. The exam is generally taken by students who are 10 or 11 years old.

The 11 plus exam (11+ exam) is used by some selective schools, particularly grammar schools, as part of their admissions process. The exam may include assessments in subjects such as English, maths, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning. The content and format of the 11 plus exam (11+ exam) can vary depending on the school or organization that administers it.

The 13 plus exam (13+ exam)  is an entrance exam taken by students who are about to enter Year 9 (or Grade 8) of secondary school in some regions of the UK. The exam is generally taken by students who are 12 or 13 years old.

Similar to the 11 plus (11+ exam), the 13 plus exam (13+ exam) is used by some selective schools, particularly independent schools, as part of their admissions process. The exam may include assessments in subjects such as English, maths, science, and humanities. The content and format of the 13 plus exam (13+ exam) can vary depending on the school or organization that administers it.

The 16 plus exam (16+ exam) is not a standardized entrance exam like the 7 plus exam (7+ exam), 11 plus exam (11+ exam), or 13 plus exam (13+ exam). Instead, at age 16, students in the UK typically take a set of exams known as GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education), which are taken at the end of Year 11 (or Grade 10).

After completing their GCSEs, students have a number of options for further education or training, including staying on at their current school for Sixth Form (Years 12 and 13), attending a college or further education institution, or pursuing an apprenticeship.

We provide GCSE tuition which is a private, one-on-one or small-group teaching sessions that are focused on helping students prepare for their GCSE exams. GCSEs (General Certificate of Secondary Education) are a set of exams taken by students in the UK at the end of Year 11 (or Grade 10), typically in a range of subjects including English, maths, science, humanities, and languages.

GCSE tuition can be helpful for students who are struggling with specific subjects or who need extra support to prepare for their exams. A tutor can provide additional explanations, help with problem-solving, and offer feedback on practice questions and assignments. They can also help students to develop study skills, time management strategies, and exam techniques to improve their performance.

A-Level Subject Tuition

A Level tuition refers to private, one-on-one or small-group teaching sessions that are focused on helping students prepare for their A Level exams. A Levels are the UK's standard school-leaving qualification, and are typically taken by students in Year 13 (or Grade 12) after completing their GCSEs.

A Levels are more advanced than GCSEs and require a deeper understanding of the subject matter, as well as advanced analytical and critical thinking skills. A Level tuition can be helpful for students who are struggling with specific subjects or who need extra support to prepare for their exams. A tutor can provide additional explanations, help with problem-solving, and offer feedback on practice questions and assignments. They can also help students to develop study skills, time management strategies, and exam techniques to improve their performance.