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Many parents believe that you cannot prepare for a 4 Plus assessment. This is a fallacy. If children have the right behaviours, and are ready for school, they are much more likely to pass their 4 Plus assessments. This can be done through enjoyable, play based activities so that there is no pressure on the child. We run extensive 4 Plus preparation programmes in London, led by specialist teachers who have set, observed and marked 4 Plus school assessments.
The results are startling, with 70-80% of our pupils obtaining all through offers at 3 years old to some of the most competitive schools in London. A normal success rate without us is usually 10 – 20%. This means that the children have no pressure for later school entrance exams and can enjoy their learning in the years to come.
The 7 plus exam is one of the hardest exams a child will take before their A levels. Tutoring agencies who claim that an hour a week is enough are misleading parents.
We have developed a programme that offers a more holistic, thorough and comprehensive approach to 7+ preparation, comprising baseline Academic Assessments, 1-2-1 tuition, handwriting and dictation classes, mock exams, group holiday classes and interview practice. We do not usually offer 7+ tuition in the home as we bring in specialist teachers for different aspects of the curriculum, and we find that children work better in a school environment. It is vital to build up stamina over time, as the exams are at least two hours long and sometimes three hours long. Our classes are run out of schools in Dulwich and Hampstead.
As the main entry point for many schools, the 11 plus is a high pressured, winner takes all set of exams. We take the 11 Plus seriously and have a suite of services to help your child run their best race. We offer academic assessments, 1-2-1 tutoring, weekend courses, holiday courses, mock exams, individual interview practice and group interview practice sessions.
Our programme is overseen by Mary Lonsdale, author of the best selling book “How to Pass the 11 Plus” and our Director of Education, Lauren Spring. We have a 40 year track record of 11 Plus success with 80% of our students getting into their first or second choice school.
Our GCSE tutors have a wealth of experience, with many Heads of Department and Examiners on our books. We help students achieve their very best grades.
We specialise in GCSE grade uplift. We know many students needs to achieve grades 8 and 9 to progress on to the A Level course of their choice, and ultimately, the best university.
The transition from GCSEs to A levels can be a big leap . Students must work in more depth, develop new and advanced study skills and work more independently. Our tutors are qualified teachers and subject specialists and are well practiced in guiding pupils through this adaption. They know the A Level mark schemes inside out and know where students can focus to pick up more marks and achieve an uplift in their grades.
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Entrance exams can be daunting for children, and it can be difficult to know how to provide them with the support they need. Mentor Education is dedicated to helping pupils receive an offer from their first-choice secondary school and offers a full suite of services.
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Preparing for the 11+ exam is a crucial step towards the transition to a grammar or independent school. Mentor Education’s weekend classes teach Year 4 and 5 students the full 11+ curriculum, helping children to thrive academically and build their confidence.
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Mentor Education is the UK’s most successful 11-plus tuition agency, with 90 per cent of pupils receiving an offer from their first-choice secondary school and 100 per cent of pupils receiving an offer from their first- or second-choice secondary school.
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Mentor Education is the UK’s most successful 11-plus tuition agency, with 90 per cent of its pupils receiving an offer from their first-choice secondary school and 100 per cent of pupils receiving an offer from their first- or second-choice secondary school.
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Mentor Education is the secret of London parents in the know, successfully guiding children into the finest schools for nearly forty years at 4 Plus, 7 Plus, 11 Plus and 13 Plus.
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What’s it like to experience tutoring with Mentor?
Our tutors really get to know each child, providing support that’s precisely tailored to their needs and that gets results.
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Charlotte’s story
Charlotte began her educational journey with Mentor Education in January 2023, just before her third birthday.
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Kiki’s story
Upon meeting Kiki, our practitioners identified several areas requiring significant attention.
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Henry’s story
Henry was already at a good prep in London, but his parents had a particular school in mind for his secondary education.
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Emma’s story
Emma was also good at mathematics but because she was at a state primary school, she had not been taught the curriculum she needed to pass the 7 Plus.
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Lola’s story
We found a tutor for Lola who knew the St Paul’s Girls’ School assessments particularly well.
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Dillon’s story
Dillon attended our weekend school on Sunday morning in Dulwich and worked really hard on his English, to improve his spelling and grammar.
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Online Tutoring Story
Lessons with Anna, a very experienced GCSE/A Level English teacher, have surpassed all expectations and are really working for him.
GCSE
Success for Sally
We wanted to give Sally the best chance of success. We’re so glad we found Mentor Education and Millie.
A Level
A Big Step Up
Invaluable help in organising and sorting through the truly intimidating amounts of research and information required for A Level History
A Level
From U Grades to University
It’s not only about the academic improvements, but his new-found confidence and self-belief. That’s been priceless to us.
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How to Pass the 11 Plus
Unlock the secrets of success with our insider’s guide to the 11 Plus exam. We guide you through the whole journey, including how to keep your child happy and not stressed, the curriculum in detail, how to help at each stage, how to pick the best tutor, exam technique and expert tips for the assessment day and interview. We include book lists, lists of interview questions and much more.
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