11 Plus Scholarship Course
If you send your child to Summit Saturday School to be prepared for the 11 Plus Exam you can expect the best.
Meeting your expectations and delivering results
At Summit the end goal is to impart knowledge and techniques to enable your child to do well in any examination, particularly the 11 Plus Exam. Your child is an individual and it is important that we understand how they learn, what gaps are present in their knowledge and then begin to address these problems. We want your child to discover their inner strength and potential. Small classes allow us to focus on individual needs. We do not want a child that regurgitates facts, if that was our intention we would “miss the mark” and your child would not be flexible in their thinking and approach to their studies.
“I first enrolled my son Micah on this 11+ course in preparation for the 11 Plus exams. He was lacking in the knowledge he needed and I wanted him to have additional tuition. He has really benefited, immensely. His confidence has really grown. All the 11 plus exams he has sat so far, he has gone in with no fear at all, absolutely ready for the challenge. I would recommend the course and Summit School to anyone wishing their child or children to get into any good school. Micah has been offered a place at Trinity, his first choice of school. We are over the moon and can’t thank the teachers enough!!”
Rachel M
We have been preparing pupils for the 11 Plus exams for over 15 years.
Why is our course is so successful?
When your child leaves Summit he or she will know themselves better and be aware of their strengths and weaknesses. They will be mentally and physically prepared for future educational challenges, have higher aspirations and be very confident.
If your child attends the classroom lessons you are given a free consultation on applying to secondary schools and receive support with the application process. Our 11 Plus news is updated regularly to make you aware of any new policies or information that might be relevant to your particular circumstances.
The assessment
On joining the school we assess each child to determine their level in Mathematics and English. This allows us to place your child in the correct class based on ability. However, there is mobility between the classes as your child makes progress he or she will be moved up to a class matching their current ability.
Our qualified teachers have a clear understanding of the requirements of the examination and classes are structured to ensure that the 11 Plus syllabus is extensively covered.
Duration: 1 academic year starting in September
Timetable: 09.30am – 12.30pm
The 11 Plus Exam Course is a scholarship course. Even if you do not intend to apply for a scholarship you may well find that your child is offered one or more, following their performance in the 11 plus examinations.
Structure of the 11 Plus Exam Course:
Class Size
Our classes are small, typically 6 – 8 pupils.
Subjects:
11 Plus Mathematics
Pupils are thoroughly prepared in all topics on the 11 plus syllabus such as probability, fractions, algebra, and by the end of the course are able to do high level Key Stage work.
11 Plus English
The scheme of work includes some of the following: the use of literary terms, composition, comprehension, grammar
11 Plus Verbal Reasoning and Cognitive Ability Tests
These classes are based on the type of verbal reasoning tests given by your choice of school and cover the major strategies
11 Plus Non-Verbal Reasoning
These classes are based on the type of non- verbal reasoning tests given by your choice of school and cover the major strategies
11 Plus Mock Examinations
This is a very important part of monitoring your child’s progress and understanding. As the course progresses we are able to identify each area of weakness in mathematics, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning.. The mock examinations simulate real life conditions and are given at various times in the year. You are able to see at a glance what progress your child has made since starting the 11 Plus Exam Course.
Each mock examination increases in difficulty and we look for improved accuracy and speed within the time permitted for each examination.
Homework
Homework is an essential part of this course. You can expect your child to receive homework every week which will have to be returned the following week. Having to juggle homework from Summit and homework from school will improve your child’s organisation skills and is very good preparation for when they go on to one of the top secondary schools where homework demands will be even greater.
Feedback for You
Our policy is to keep parents fully up to date and as such you are given regular feedback.
From your child’s teachers and the Principal. In this way we work together to get the very best results.
At Summit Saturday School we are a family. Our school is child centred and each member of staff goes the extra mile to ensure that your child, and every child receives the best teaching, and has a memorable and enjoyable experience while at Summit Saturday School.
Summit Saturday School is child centred and each member of staff goes the extra mile to ensure that every child receives the best teaching and has a memorable and enjoyable experience at Summit Saturday School.
Online 11 Plus Examination Course
This option provides the same high standard of teaching to pupils, in the comfort of their own homes. It eliminates traveling for those who live a long distances from our school. The course includes, homework, mock exams and regular monitoring.