11+ Year 5 Course

Starts in September 2022
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Year 5 Preparation Courses:

  • English & Mathematics
  • Verbal Reasoning
  • Non-verbal Reasoning
  • Summer Crash Course
  • Mock Examinations

Why Brain Train?

Louise is a real teacher with extensive knowledge and experience of 11+ entrance requirements for independent and grammar schools. Other tuition centers use tutors, consultants, supervisors, and teachers of other subjects. These are all people who are not teachers trained to teach this age group. At Brain Train your child’s 11+ course will always be run by Louise, who is a specialist, fully qualified Key Stage 2 trained teacher. Louise graduated from Oxford Brookes University in 1995 gaining a Bachelor of Education with English. She now has 20 years of experience getting children to realise their potential and pass the 11+ examinations.

  • Original questions created by Brain Train after many years of experience in 11+ testing – you won’t find them in any other published papers.
  • Complete weekly homework programme for Maths and English courses.
  • Homework guidance for Reasoning.
  • Catch-up classes available to all 11+ pupils.
  • No hidden costs – teaching, marking and all required materials are included in the original price.
  • Monthly fee payments spread over the course duration to make it manageable for all families.
  • Simple pricing structure, easy to understand. Discounts available for advanced payments.
  • Children can join the groups at any time – providing there are spaces.
  • Brain Train Library available to all pupils whenever we are open.
  • Group tuition for 11+ applicants has proved itself to be beneficial for all students.
  • The group is a safe, nurturing environment, ideal for pupils to gauge the level of competition, giving them an understanding of the standards expected, thus encouraging them to improve their skills.
  • Children feel they are part of a team, and not isolated which happens with one to one tuition.
  • All work is marked and scores are displayed on a notice board, which encourages friendly competition.
  • Our courses provide everything that you and your child will need when preparing for any 11+ entrance exams.

11+ Mathematics Preparation Course

Course content
Maths topics include all relevant subject areas for Year 6 – improving understanding and technical ability.
Past papers used in class and for homework.

Pupil experience

  • 1 hour taught weekly classes in Maths relevant to 11+ tests.
  • Weekly homework including problem solving and arithmetic.
  • Exam style marking systems for maximum feedback.
  • Fast pace competitive groups with exam success tips every lesson.
  • Fully qualified teacher with extensive knowledge of the 11+ entrance requirements for independent and grammar schools.
  • Test exercises in class.

11+ English Preparation Course

Course content

  • English work topics selected to promote improvement in creative writing and comprehension through varied exercises and question sets.
  • Past papers used in class and for homework.

Pupil experience

  • 1 hour taught weekly classes in English relevant to 11+ tests.
  • Weekly homework in English including comprehension, writing, and grammar.
  • Exam style marking systems for maximum feedback.
  • Fast pace competitive groups with exam success tips every lesson.
  • Fully qualified teacher with extensive knowledge of the 11+ entrance requirements for independent and grammar schools.
  • Test exercises in class.
  • Homework for Maths and English
  • 2 homework assignments each week (approximately one hour each assignment).
  • All homework is set, marked and scored by Brain Train using exam style marking system.

11+ Reasoning Preparation Courses

Course content

  • Includes over 1,000 original Reasoning questions taught, tested and scored in class.
  • Classroom-based mock Reasoning tests.

Pupil experience

  • 1 hour taught lessons on principles of VR or NVR.
  • Complete coverage of all main question types.
  • Interactive groups with competition.
  • Written practice during lessons.
  • Teacher guidance on practice schedule at home.
  • Full class explanations of successful problem solving.
  • Well motivated pupil groups with competitive scoring in each group.
  • VR & NVR is taught by Colin who has extensive knowledge of the 11+ entrance requirements for independent and grammar schools.