11+ Entrance Exams
One of our greatest specialities and expertises has been in helping our children to prepare for their 11+ entrance exams. We have been helping children to prepare for the 11+ exams since 2010.
At the Alpha Study Centre we offer:
1. Maths/English/Verbal reasoning/Non-verbal reasoning
2. Interview classes for independent schools
3. Verbal and Non-verbal Reasoning Tuition
The course covers all the essential elements required for both verbal and non-verbal reasoning in 11+ examinations, especially for independent school examinations.
The following areas are covered:
Verbal Reasoning; Alphabet and number codes, cloze activity; synonyms, antonyms and homonyms; basic logical/processing techniques; and additional work on the English components of GL Assessment style VR tests.
Non-Verbal Reasoning covers all the techniques (Odd-one out, Similarity, Sequences, Codes, Analogies and Matrix) required by GL Assessment and CEM style non-verbal tests.
Mock test: We hold termly mock tests to prepare for the 11+ exam. This helps keep track of the students’ progress and allows us to identify areas of weakness so that we can better help our students. The tests consist of English comprehension and writing (1 hour 20 minutes) and Maths (40 minutes). Students will receive personalised feedback with their results.
Special Classes
Half term/Easter
We also provide special half-term courses (including Easter holiday) at every half-term break. The courses comprise English comprehension, English writing and Maths. We help our students to consolidate the lessons learnt during the previous half-term in a fun and educational environment which helps the children to continue progressing during the holidays.
Our courses cover a different range of topics and material from our regular term-time classes, and so work both to reinforce and complement our regular classes.
Summer
The Summer Intensive Course is our busiest time of year. We offer an intensive course for students preparing for 11+ exams. The course normally starts from 9am and may finish around 5pm depending on how many subjects taken. The course comprises English comprehension, English writing, Maths and VR and NVR.
Students will study in class, take numerous mock tests and will be given daily homework for each subject. It really is a busy time, so students attending the course should come prepared to work hard. The course requires a lot of work, but it is a very rewarding and enjoyable time for our students. As well as all the hard work, our students make lots of friends and have a great time.
Autumn (October Half Term)
The October half term special course is designed for the students who are applying for independent schools. It is our last course of the year preparing for the 11+ exam. The course will cover English comprehension, English writing, Maths and VR and NVR. It is a great final chance to prepare for the 11+ exam as our students prepare to take the test.
GCSE Easter Programme
The programmes below are prepared for the GCSE exam. The course takes place during Easter holidays. If you are interested, please submit the registration form by 22nd March .