AE Tuition Methodology

With over 35 years of experience, AE Tuition has helped children achieve educational success, gain entrance to grammar schools, and win scholarships in the independent sector, and has supported children to achieve above the national standard in state schools. Our methodology leads to significant improvements in children’s academic progress.

AE Tuition courses prepare pupils for English, mathematics, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning examinations for all grammar schools nationwide. The preparation encompasses all requirements for GL (Granada Learning) Assessment and equivalent 11+ examinations. Additionally, our methodology serves as an excellent preparation for independent school examinations, and improved literacy and numeracy for secondary school.

Our Methodology Goes Beyond Exams

Our methodology not only provides pupils with the knowledge and techniques needed to pass their exams, but also prepares them to navigate their entire educational journey. Our approach helps pupils develop important life skills such as independent learning, organisational ability and mental resilience. Acquiring these skills at such a young age means they become established habits for a lifetime of learning.

Our AE Tuition Partnership Supports Our Methodology

This approach is strengthened by the AE Tuition Partnership, whereby the teacher (tuition team), parent and child work in lockstep to achieve the academic goal. All the necessary tools and know-how are provided, and communication between teacher, parent and child is fostered throughout.   

Preparation consists of the following disciplines:

Mathematics

AE Tuition aims to develop a child’s mathematical ability ‘beyond national standard’ in the National Curriculum. The AE series of maths workbooks are traditionally structured in their approach and teach subjects in a clear order: the four rules of number, decimals, fractions, percentages, etc. This methodology is highly successful and delivers the knowledge required for a child to pass the 11+.

English

The work focuses mainly on the development of grammar, syntax, punctuation, comprehension, spelling and vocabulary skills. This helps children improve their scores in verbal reasoning and English papers. English is often an area of weakness for many children, and for this reason we have increased the emphasis on work in this area to ensure children build a firm foundation. AE materials are used extensively in our courses alongside a limited use of other suitable materials available on the market.

Verbal Reasoning

Verbal reasoning skills are developed using AE Tuition materials. Our materials focus on teaching children the techniques required to answer all verbal reasoning questions.

Non-verbal Reasoning

Non-verbal reasoning techniques are taught using AE materials. Our series of books provide a clear step-by-approach to learning the skills required to tackle non-verbal reasoning questions of all types.

Weekly Test Scores

AE Tuition class tests are used on a weekly basis as a means of measuring children’s progress and reinforcing their understanding and technique.

Mock Examinations

AE tuition provides age-related GL Assessment-style practice papers comprising verbal reasoning, English, mathematics and non-verbal reasoning, which are sat under examination conditions.

All year 5 examinations are marked by an OMR reader which ensures greater accuracy and reporting, and replicates what happens in the real 11+ examinations.