HBS + St Paul's
She started in Year 5 and we were worried it was a little late — but she got into both HBS and St Paul's. The sessions kept learning engaging while targeting her weak areas with real precision.
— Deepa N S
Online · Year 6 · Independent Schools
Year 6
11+ tuition for the Independent Schools
At English Matters, we prepare pupils for the Independent School 11+ entrance exams — the standard-format papers testing both comprehension and creative writing.
Our pupils have consistently been offered places at North London Collegiate, Merchant Taylors', Haberdashers' Girls' and St Paul's.
Eight weeks of focused teaching, from mid-September to the end of November, in groups of no more than five.
London, Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire and wider Home Counties
Live on Zoom
Maximum 5 pupils
Weekly sessions
60 minutes
Term time only
Mid-September to end of November
Weekly homework
Individual feedback
30+ years
of teaching
of teaching
32 five-star
Google reviews★★★★★
Google reviews★★★★★
M.A. English
Literature
Literature
Year 6
11+ Course · Mid-September to End of November
What the sessions cover
Two strands, comprehension and extended writing, brought together with regular timed practice.
Comprehension
Written in full, at the high-level analysis the top schools expect.
- Point, Evidence and Explanation in depth
- North London Collegiate style questions
- Writer's craft and word choice
- Inference across a whole passage
Extended Writing
Sustained composition, planned and completed within time.
- Continuous writing to a brief
- Narrative, descriptive and persuasive writing
- Every format set by the exams, not just narrative
- Advanced vocabulary, given particular emphasis
Timed Papers
The examination itself, rehearsed until familiar.
- Complete papers under timed conditions
- Marked and reviewed in detail, question by question
- Pacing, and the judgement of when to move on
- Handwriting stamina across a full-length paper
Live teaching
on Zoom
on Zoom
Small groups of
five pupils★★★★★
five pupils★★★★★
Every child
known personally
known personally
Schools This Course Prepares For
North London CollegiateHaberdashers' Girls'City of LondonSt Paul'sMerchant Taylors'
Godolphin & LatymerSouth Hampstead HighSt Helen's School, NorthwoodSt Paul'sGodolphin & LatymerSouth Hampstead HighSt Helen's School, NorthwoodSt Paul's
This reflects the schools our pupils most commonly sit for. The course prepares for Independent School entrance more broadly, and we are glad to discuss any school not listed above.
What parents say
QE + Habs Boys
Sumona helped him crack both Grammar (QE) and Independent school (Habs Boys) 11+ exams with confidence. She provides much needed motivation and encouragement throughout.
— Amit Trivedi
NLCS + Habs + Scholarship
My daughter got into all the private schools we applied for — including an academic scholarship. We are so grateful for the focused, thoughtful preparation she received.
— Sejal Desai
Interested in a Year 6 place for your child?
You’re most welcome to get in touch, with no obligation.
Fees and availability on request.