The ISEB Pre-Tests (11+) are a set of online, adaptive tests used by leading senior schools as part of their admissions processes. There are four parts to the Pre-Tests: English, mathematics, verbal reasoning (VR) and non-verbal reasoning (NVR).
On the following pages you will find a wide range of helpful information about registering and preparing for the ISEB Pre-Tests. Information, guidance and resources directly from ISEB, the exam board behind the tests.
Guardian registration is now open for the ISEB Pre-Tests 2025-26 testing session. Sign up to our mailing list to receive important updates throughout the testing session as well as useful information about preparation, support resources and parent webinars.
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The ISEB and IAPS Time to Write creative writing competition for schools is back for 2026.
The Time to Write competition is open to all schools and invites pupils aged 7 – 16 to showcase their talent. Winning stories will be transformed into beautifully illustrated books, created in collaboration with the wonderfully talented third-year illustration students from Arts University Bournemouth. View the previous winners’ books on the Time to Write website.
A range of other wonderful prizes will be available for both the winners and their schools. Download a poster to share with your child’s school.
Entries are open now and will close on 1 February 2026.
We are thrilled to announce that following the success of the ISEB and IAPS Time to Write 2025 creative writing competition, the exciting initiative has returned for 2026. The competition is open for entries now and will close on 1 February 2026. Visit the Time to Write website to access the entry form, terms and conditions, and guidance on how to enter. Time to Write is open to pupils in Years 3-11 and invites young writers to submit stories inspired by a given theme. The theme for 2026 is 'thread'. Winners in each of the four categories will see their stories transformed into beautifully illustrated books along with some other great prizes. Their schools will also win a set of books for their libraries. Runners-up will have illustrate...
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To access a range of support articles, videos and FAQs about using the Guardian Portal and registering your child for the tests, visit our Common Pre-Tests Knowledge Base. You can also contact us with any queries you might have by submitting a ticket.
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