A guide to the different 11+ exam boards

We understand that preparing for the 11+ can feel confusing, especially when there are so many different exam boards, question styles and formats to consider. With over 35 years’ experience, AE Tuition has been preparing children for 11+ entrance exams across all exam boards, giving parents confidence that their child is preparing for the right exam.

Want to know more about the different 11+ exam boards?

GL Assessment (Granada Learning Assessment) is one of the major providers of 11+ multiple-choice examinations in English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning.

Quest Assessments is a significant provider of 11+ multiple-choice examinations in English, maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning.

FSCE (Future Stories Community Enterprise) is a provider of 11+ examinations in English, maths, science and general knowledge of the Key Stage 2 Curriculum. The papers consist of multiple-choice and short written answers that require critical thinking skills and there is a creative writing task.

CSSE (Consortium of Selective Secondary Schools in Essex) provide 11+ written papers in English (no creative writing) and maths.

SEAG (Schools’ Entrance Assessment Group) is the provider of 11+ examinations for Northern Ireland in English and maths. The exam format is a combination of multiple-choice and open response questions.

If you’re considering a grammar school for your child, it’s important to know which 11+ exam they will be preparing for. Before starting their preparation, check the website of your preferred grammar schools to find out which exam board or entrance test they use.

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