Entrance Exam & School Subject Specialists | Tutors in Cambridge
Private School Entrance Exams
Specialist support for 7+, 11+ and 13+ entrance exams for leading independent schools. Our Cambridge tutors guide students through exam techniques, practice papers, and interview preparation, helping them stand out with confidence and accuracy.
7+ Entrance Exams
The 7+ Entrance Exam is often a child's first formal academic challenge. It required strong early foundations in maths, reading comprehension, spelling and creative writing, alongside reasoning skills. AT Cambridge Tutoring Academy, we prepare young learners in a supportive and structured way, helping them develop not only the skills but also the confidence to excel at this age.
Our lessons focus on building fluency in arithmetic, improving comprehension through age-appropriate texts, and fostering creativity in story writing. We also introduce reasoning through puzzles and games to make learning an engaging experience. By balancing rigour with encouragement, we ensure children are well-prepared for 7+ assessments while also developing a love of learning that will carry them forward.
11+ Entrance Exams
The 11+ Entrance Exam is one of the most competitive stages for entrance into selective and independent schools. Success depends on strong performance in Maths, English, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning. With many of our tutors having sat similar exams themselves, we know exactly what examiners expect and how to prepare students strategically.
Our 11+ preparation includes timed practice papers, topic-based drills and exam strategies for handling pressure and managing time effectively. We place equal emphasis on accuracy and speed, ensuring students can tackle a wide variety of questions confidently. Beyond subject knowledge, we focus on building resilience and exam technique, so students can perform at their best on the day.
13+ Entrance Exams
The 13+ Exams are a significant step up in both breadth and depth, covering advanced topics in maths, English and sciences alongside reasoning and humanities, depending on the school. These exams are designed to test not only subject knowledge but also higher-level thinking and problem-solving skills.
Our approach is to provide students with a structured programme that develops strong analytical skills, essay-writing ability, and advanced problem-solving techniques. We work through past papers, stretch questions and extended reasoning tasks, ensuring students are prepared for the level of challenge expected at top independent schools. By the end of their preparation, students have both the subject matter and the confidence to succeed in this competitive stage.