How do you match a tutor to a student?

We match tutors carefully based on academic need, age, personality and the type of support required. Subject knowledge matters, but so does the ability to build trust, momentum and the right working relationship.

Do you offer in-person, online and hybrid tuition?

Yes. We offer in-person, online and hybrid support depending on the student's needs and location. The format should suit the child and the practical realities of family life, rather than being fixed in one direction.

Can you provide tutors in London?

Yes. We work with families in London and can arrange in-person support where appropriate. We also support London-based families who need online or blended arrangements.

Do you work with families outside the UK?

Yes. We support families internationally, including those based overseas full-time or moving between locations.

Can you help with 7+, 11+, 13+ and common entrance preparation?

Yes. We provide tuition for entrance preparation at different stages, including 7+, 11+, 13+ and common entrance. Support can be focused, long-term or integrated with wider school consultancy.

Do you provide GCSE, A Level and IB tutors?

Yes. We work across the main senior academic pathways, including GCSE, A Level and IB. Tutor selection takes into account subject expertise, exam-board familiarity and the kind of support the student responds to best.

Can tuition support confidence and learning gaps as well as exams?

Yes. Tuition is not only for formal exam preparation. It can also help with confidence, consistency, learning gaps, transitions between schools and the rebuilding of academic momentum.

Are your tutors teachers?

Some are qualified teachers, while others come from strong academic or specialist tutoring backgrounds. The right fit depends on the child, the subject and the nature of the brief.

How are tutors vetted?

Tutors are selected carefully and checked before being introduced. Vetting is an important part of the process, but so is ensuring the tutor is genuinely suited to the student and family.

Can tuition be arranged at short notice?

Often, yes. Availability depends on the brief and location, but we regularly help families who need support quickly, whether for a school deadline, a move or an unexpected academic concern.

How often should tuition take place?

That depends on the student's goals, timetable and capacity. Some benefit from regular weekly sessions, while others need a more concentrated period of support.

Can tutoring run alongside a school placement process?

Yes. Tuition and consultancy often work well together. A school search may reveal the need for academic preparation, while tuition can also help support a smoother admissions process.

Do you offer long-term tuition as well as short-term intensive support?

Yes. Some families need sustained support over time, while others need a shorter intensive period around exams, entrance assessments or a particular transition.

Can you provide tutors during relocation or extended travel?

Yes. We support families who need educational continuity during travel, relocation or other periods of change. This may be through online tuition, in-person support or a more residential arrangement depending on circumstances.

What makes Treberys tuition different?

Treberys takes a more considered and relationship-led approach to tuition. We focus not only on subject coverage, but on the wider context around the child, the family and the educational aim behind the support.

7+, 11+ & 13+ Tuition

Private Tuition

Thoughtful preparation for entry to leading UK independent schools.

Treberys Private provides one-to-one tuition for students preparing for 7+, 11+ and 13+ entry to leading independent schools in London and across the UK.

Preparation is shaped around the individual child, the schools under consideration and the requirements of each admissions process. This may include English and Mathematics, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, school-specific assessments, pre-tests, interview preparation and wider academic development.

We work with families in London and internationally, with tuition available in person, online and, where appropriate, as part of a wider school placement or educational programme.

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Preparing for 7+, 11+ and 13+ entry

There is no single entrance examination shared by every independent school. Requirements vary according to age, school and entry point, and may include written papers, computerised assessments, interviews, group activities, reasoning tests or combinations of these.

Good preparation therefore begins with understanding exactly what a child is preparing for.

At 7+, the emphasis is usually on developing secure foundations in English and Mathematics while introducing the child carefully to the style and pace of an entrance assessment. At this age in particular, preparation should remain engaging and proportionate. The aim is not simply to rehearse examination papers, but to develop the confidence, fluency and independence a child will need on the day.

At 11+, preparation may become broader and more competitive. Depending on the schools being considered, students may need support across English, Mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, alongside interview preparation and school-specific papers.

At 13+, requirements can vary considerably. Some schools use the ISEB Common Pre-Test or their own pre-tests before later assessment, while others require Common Entrance, individual school papers or interviews. Preparation may therefore begin well in advance and develop alongside the student's normal school curriculum.

Treberys Private coordinates tuition around the actual admissions pathway rather than treating 7+, 11+ or 13+ as a generic examination.

How we support students

7+ preparation

Age-appropriate preparation for entry at 7+, strengthening the foundations of English and Mathematics while gradually introducing the style, pace and expectations of school entrance assessments. The emphasis remains on confidence, fluency and academic curiosity rather than excessive examination practice.

11+ preparation

Structured preparation for competitive 11+ entry, tailored to the requirements of the schools under consideration. Support may include English, Mathematics, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, timed practice, examination technique and school-specific assessments.

13+ preparation

Preparation for 13+ entry, including the ISEB Common Pre-Test, Common Entrance, school-specific papers, scholarship assessments and interviews where required. Programmes are planned around the student's current school, target schools and admissions timeline.

English & Mathematics

Focused tuition in the core subjects that underpin most school entrance assessments. English may include comprehension, vocabulary, grammar and creative writing, while Mathematics combines secure curriculum knowledge with problem solving, accuracy and unfamiliar question types.

Verbal & non-verbal reasoning

Targeted support with reasoning assessments, introducing students to different question types and developing vocabulary, pattern recognition, accuracy and effective working under time constraints. Preparation is designed to build familiarity without relying on repetitive drilling.

Interviews & school-specific preparation

Preparation for interviews and the particular requirements of individual schools. Tutors help students communicate naturally, discuss their interests with confidence and respond thoughtfully to unfamiliar questions, while academic preparation can be adapted to specific admissions formats.

Finding the right entrance tutor

The right tutor depends on far more than the examination being taken.

We consider the child's age, academic profile, personality, current school, target schools, available preparation time and any particular areas requiring attention before recommending a tutor.

For a seven-year-old preparing for a first competitive entrance assessment, warmth, judgement and experience with younger children may be every bit as important as academic credentials. An older student preparing for demanding 13+ papers may require deeper subject expertise and experience of a particular assessment route.

Our tutors include experienced teachers, graduates of leading universities and specialists in UK independent-school entrance. Every introduction is considered individually, with attention to both academic expertise and personal fit.

Where several areas of preparation are required, Treberys Private can coordinate more than one tutor while maintaining a single point of oversight for the family.

Tuition in London & internationally

Treberys Private provides school entrance tuition in London and supports families preparing for UK school entry from overseas.

Tuition may take place in the family home, online or through a combination of the two. For families dividing their time between countries, we can maintain continuity as travel and school terms change.

We also work with international families whose children are moving from American, IB or other international curricula into the British system. In these circumstances, entrance preparation may sit alongside broader academic bridging to ensure the student is prepared not only for the admissions process but for the transition into their new school.

More intensive arrangements, including holiday programmes and residential tutors, can also be considered where appropriate.

Tuition within the wider admissions process

Entrance preparation works best when it reflects a considered school strategy.

A strong examination performance is important, but the wider question remains whether a school is right for the individual child and the years ahead.

Treberys Private's School Placement work can sit alongside tuition where a family requires wider support. This may include identifying suitable schools, planning application timelines, managing admissions, preparing for interviews and assessments, coordinating school visits and supporting the eventual transition.

For families who already have their target schools confirmed, we can provide tuition as a standalone service.

For those still considering their options, bringing school advisory and academic preparation together allows both to follow one coherent plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

There is no single appropriate starting point. It depends on the child's existing academic level, the schools being considered and the type of assessment involved.
Some students require only focused preparation closer to the assessment. Others benefit from a longer period of academic development, particularly where the admissions process involves several stages or where curriculum gaps need to be addressed.
We begin by understanding the student's current position before recommending the level and duration of support.
This depends on the entry point and target schools. Preparation commonly includes English and Mathematics, alongside verbal and non-verbal reasoning where required.
At 13+, students may also require subject-specific preparation according to the assessment route and schools being considered.
Yes. Where a family has confirmed its target schools, preparation can take account of the particular admissions requirements, assessment formats and timelines involved.
Where schools have not yet been selected, our School Placement service can help the family establish an appropriate shortlist and admissions strategy first.
Yes. We can provide preparation for the ISEB Common Pre-Test and, where relevant, Common Entrance as part of a student's wider 13+ preparation.
The exact programme will depend on the schools being considered and the student's existing curriculum.
Yes. Interview preparation can form part of a wider entrance programme or be arranged separately.
Sessions focus on helping students communicate naturally and confidently, discuss their interests and respond thoughtfully to unfamiliar questions rather than memorising scripted answers.
Yes. Treberys Private works with international families preparing children for entry to UK independent schools.
Tuition can be delivered online before a move, in person in selected international locations, or continued in London. Where necessary, we can also provide academic bridging between different curricula.
Both.
Families who already know where they are applying can engage us specifically for tuition and entrance preparation. Where broader advice is required, our School Placement service can manage school selection, applications, admissions timelines, assessments, interviews and transition alongside the academic preparation.