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The ISEB Pre-Tests (11+) Admissions Toolkit

Welcome to the Admissions Toolkit for the ISEB Pre-Tests, the online entrance assessments used by leading senior schools as part of their admissions processes.

The ISEB Pre-Tests (11+) are a set of online, adaptive tests used by leading senior schools as part of their admissions processes. There are four parts to the Pre-Tests: English, mathematics, verbal reasoning (VR) and non-verbal reasoning (NVR).

On the following pages you will find a wide range of helpful information about registering and preparing for the ISEB Pre-Tests. Information, guidance and resources directly from ISEB, the exam board behind the tests.

Guardian registration is now open for the ISEB Pre-Tests 2024-25 testing session. Sign up to our mailing list to receive important updates throughout the testing session as well as useful information about preparation, support resources and parent webinars.

Time to Write Creative Writing Competition

As schools around the country celebrate World Book Day, we are delighted to be able to announce the winners of the ISEB and IAPS Time to Write 2025 competition.

Over 3,000 entries were shortlisted and judged following the closing date on 2 February 2025. Our panel of literary experts read and discussed the top ten entries in each of the four categories in our final judging event, held at St Swithun’s School in Winchester on 28 February 2025.

The winning writers in each category will see themselves in print, as each will have their story turned into an illustrated book. Prizes will also be awarded to the winning writers’ schools, and further awards will be available for the runners-up in each category.

Click here or go to the ISEB News section to see the full list of awarded stories.

Pre-Tests news for families

Families, Schools 06 March 2025

ISEB and IAPS announce Time to Write 2025 winners

As schools around the country celebrate World Book Day, we are delighted to announce the winners of the ISEB and IAPS Time to Write 2025 creative writing competition. We received

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Common Pre-Tests, Families 26 July 2024

Offline prep for online tests: preparing your child for 11+ online assessments

Navigating motivation, time management, and increased screen time while preparing your child for 11+ online assessments can be tricky, especially during the summer break. Our six tips for offline test

Common Pre-Tests, Families 10 July 2024

How can I prepare my child for the ISEB Pre-Tests over the summer break?

Summer holidays offer a prime opportunity for parents to support their children in preparing for the ISEB Pre-Tests (11+). Don’t worry: your child is already excellently prepared, as the Pre-Tests

Common Pre-Tests, Families 08 September 2023

Tatler explores test practice and preparation with ISEB

“Through innovation and technology, ISEB advocates a holistic approach to testing, nurturing each pupil as an individual and helping them to demonstrate their potential.” Explore the Tatler Good Schools Guide

Families, Shop 15 September 2023

Back to school: Laying the Foundations for Success with Dr Kathy Weston

As parents, we all want our children to thrive academically, but what can we do at home to help them hit the ground running at the start of a new

Families, Shop 22 September 2023

Sustainable Revision: What does it look like? With Dr Kathy Weston

Embedding learning and revision in daily family life can be a lot easier than we think. In fact, the resources and methods included in the second Parent Power Toolkit, produced

Common Pre-Tests, Families 22 March 2023

ISEB endorse AI-driven Common Pre-Tests practice platform

Bond, Oxford University Press (OUP), has launched a new AI-powered adaptive learning product in collaboration with edtech company CENTURY which includes ISEB endorsed practice questions to support pupils preparing for

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The Pre-Tests Knowledge Base

To access a range of support articles, videos and FAQs about using the Guardian Portal and registering your child for the tests, visit our Common Pre-Tests Knowledge Base. You can also contact us with any queries you might have by submitting a ticket.

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