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Access a set of premium resources prepared by the exam board behind the Pre-Tests, so you can be sure you're supporting your child's preparation in the most responsible and effective way possible. Your child will be learning the skills needed to perform in the Pre-Tests at school, but we understand many parents are looking for reliable and high-quality resources to support this learning and preparation. That’s why we have created the ISEB Pre-Tests (11+) Prep Pack - a comprehensive preparation bundle designed by the exam board behind the Pre-Tests. What's included? This exclusive pack provides authentic practice materials and expert guidance, helping your child build confidence, refine key skills, and feel prepared for every stage of the...
ISEB has launched The Official Guide to CE 13+ for Families, a dedicated platform to support families preparing for Common Entrance (CE) 13+ exams this summer. This comprehensive guide is designed to demystify the CE 13+ exams, offering clear guidance and support to parents, guardians, and pupils. The Official Guide to CE 13+ for Families
Evidence-based parenting expert and founder of Tooled Up Education, Dr Kathy Weston, joins Lisa Chuma this week in the latest episode of Preparing Children for Success, in partnership with School House Magazine. Listen to the episode to find out how you can unleash your parent power to help your child shine and gain some invaluable tips
Tune into the latest episode of Preparing Children for Success with Lisa Chuma, in partnership with Schools House Magazine, for an eye-opening journey into the world of educational assessments with Julia Martin, Chief Executive of the Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB), the creators of ‘Britain’s oldest exam’! Whether you’re a parent navigating the independent educational
Embedding learning and revision in daily family life can be a lot easier than we think. In fact, the resources and methods included in the second Parent Power Toolkit, produced by Tooled Up and ISEB, can help you achieve just that, and be fun for your young reviser. We often associate revision with sitting down
As parents, we all want our children to thrive academically, but what can we do at home to help them hit the ground running at the start of a new academic year? How can we ensure that our children feel happy and motivated to learn? And what does research suggest is optimal when supporting our
Bond, Oxford University Press (OUP), has launched a new AI-powered adaptive learning product in collaboration with edtech company CENTURY which includes ISEB endorsed practice questions to support pupils preparing for the Common Pre-Tests. Bond Online Premium Plus will launch with over 10,000 verified practice questions, including a growing bank of 2,000 ISEB Common Pre-Tests specific
Access a set of premium resources prepared by the exam board behind the Pre-Tests, so you can be sure you’re supporting your child’s preparation in the most responsible and effective way possible. Your child will be learning the skills needed to perform in the Pre-Tests at school, but we understand many parents are looking for
The transition from junior or prep school to senior school marks a significant milestone in a child’s academic journey, presenting new challenges and opportunities for growth. ISEB has supported thousands of pupils and their families to effectively and confidently navigate the change from junior or prep to senior school, and we know it can be
What is non-verbal reasoning? Non-verbal reasoning (NVR) refers to the ability to analyse visual information, such as pictures, diagrams, and graphs, and solve problems using visual reasoning. Nurturing your child’s NVR skills is essential to supporting their problem-solving skills without relying on or being limited by their linguistic or mathematical ability. We know that fitting
Over the last 120 years, the Independent Schools Examinations Board (ISEB) has supported countless thousands of children to take admissions tests and gain entrance to leading independent senior schools across the UK. A lot has changed in this time, but we know that families still face many different decisions when selecting a school for their
ISEB and Tooled Up Education release all four parts of the Parent Power Toolkit, available to purchase now through the ISEB Online Shop. The Parent Power Toolkit contains a set of research-backed resources and activities that are simple and easy to introduce into busy family life. From setting strong foundations for assessment journeys to revision,
ISEB Chief Executive Julia Martin and founder of Tooled Up Education, Dr Kathy Weston, featured in the latest edition of the Education Choices Magazine following their interview for the Education Corner Podcast. Listen now to find out more about the ongoing partnership between ISEB and Tooled Up, along with discussions around the use of AI
ISEB stands for the Independent Schools Examinations Board–and a lot more besides. It is, essentially, ‘what it says on the tin’, an examination board for the independent sector, positioned at its heart and responding to its needs. From the beginning, we have provided mainly transition assessments from preparatory to senior schools, either in terms of
Head Jane Gandee and Head of Prep Jonathan Brough at St Swithun’s Girls’ boarding school in Winchester talk about the decision parents make as to the entry point their child will make into senior school. Why might parents choose 11+ or 13+ entry into schools? Where a senior school offers both 11+ and 13+ entry,
Allana Gay, Headmistress at Vita et Pax Preparatory School and co-founder of the charity BAME Ed, shares her views on the sector’s efforts to promote equity, diversion and inclusion in schools. What are the key issues surrounding issues of diversity and inclusion in UK schools currently? There is recognition that it needs to be about
As the new Head of Dragon School in Oxford, and winner of ‘Best Head of a Prep School’ at the 2019 Tatler Awards, Emma Goldsmith is used to advising parents through the tricky process of 11+ and 13+ assessments and finding the right schools for the next stage in their child’s journey. Here she answers
In an ever-changing landscape, Simon Larter-Evans, Headmaster at St Paul’s Cathedral School, explores what schools can do to assuage the anxiety of parents and pupils as they approach the ISEB Pre-Tests, 11+ and 13+. The landscape for 11+ and 13+ has changed significantly in just the last few years, and the pandemic accelerated the move
Taking your child from preparatory or state school to private senior education via 11+ or 13+ assessments can be daunting for many parents. Ed Venables, Director of Admissions at Wellington College, sheds light on the process and answers the questions he gets most from parents. What advice would you give parents preparing their children to
Moving from a state school to an independent school can be fraught with worry and uncertainty for many parents and their children. David Goodhew, Head of Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith, offers an insider’s guide to leaving one world behind, and finding another. What do parents and children from the state sector need to know
Will Orr-Ewing is Founder and Director of Keystone Tutors and offers his perspective on CE and the benefits — and pitfalls — of tutoring children to pass admissions tests. When is the right time to use a tutoring service? It all depends on the child. The extent of the tutoring, the scope of it and
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