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.

School Entrance Preparation

Private Tuition

Academic, assessment and interview preparation for entry to leading UK independent schools.

Treberys Private provides one-to-one school entrance preparation for students applying to independent day and boarding schools across the UK.

Support may include English and Mathematics, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, computerised pre-tests, Common Entrance, school-specific papers, scholarship assessments and interviews. We prepare students across the principal entry points, including 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.

Each programme is built around the individual child and the schools to which they are applying, with tuition available in London, internationally and online.

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Preparing independent school entry

There is no single examination or admissions process shared by the UK's independent schools.

Requirements can differ substantially according to the child's age, the school being considered and the stage at which an application is made. One school may use written English and Mathematics papers; another may rely partly on computerised reasoning assessments, interviews or school-specific tests. At later entry points, subject papers, scholarship examinations and existing academic results may also form part of the process.

Preparation should therefore begin with the schools themselves.

Treberys Private considers the target schools, entry point, assessment format and admissions timetable before determining what academic support is actually required. For some students this means building core English and Mathematics over an extended period. For others, the priority is familiarity with a particular pre-test, improving reasoning skills, preparing for an interview or refining examination technique.

At the younger entry points, preparation should remain age appropriate and measured. Academic development is more valuable than excessive drilling, particularly when a child is preparing for their first formal admissions process.

For 11+ and 13+, preparation may involve a broader combination of curriculum work, reasoning, computerised assessments, school-specific papers and interviews. Families requiring more detailed support at these entry points can also explore our 7+, 11+ and 13+ preparation.

At 16+, students are often assessed at greater subject depth. Schools may consider GCSE performance alongside subject-specific entrance papers and interviews, particularly where applicants are seeking entry into a competitive sixth form.

For international students, entrance preparation may additionally involve UKiset, English-language assessment or academic bridging between different curricula before entry to a British school.

The objective throughout is not simply to prepare a child for an examination, but to ensure the preparation reflects the real admissions process ahead.

How we support students

Academic foundations

Targeted work in English, Mathematics and other relevant subjects to ensure the student has the underlying knowledge required before examination practice becomes the focus. Preparation is adapted to the child's age, current school and target entry point.

Pre-tests & reasoning

Preparation for computerised pre-tests, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning where required. Tutors introduce the relevant question types, develop accuracy and pattern recognition, and build familiarity with working effectively under time constraints.

School-specific assessments

Preparation shaped around the actual requirements of the schools being considered, including written papers, online assessments and individual subject tests. Programmes can be adjusted as applications progress and further assessment information becomes available.

Common Entrance & 13+

Support for students preparing for 13+ entry, including the ISEB Common Pre-Test, Common Entrance and school-specific assessments where relevant. Tuition can develop over a longer period alongside the student's normal school curriculum.

16+ & sixth-form entry

Subject-specific preparation for entry into competitive sixth forms, including school entrance papers and interviews. Support reflects the student's intended A Level subjects, existing GCSE programme and the individual requirements of the target school.

Interviews & scholarships

Age-appropriate interview preparation and, where required, academic scholarship support. Tutors help students communicate naturally, think independently and approach more demanding assessments with confidence rather than relying on rehearsed responses.

Finding the right school entrance tutor

The tutor required for school entrance preparation depends heavily on the child's age, academic profile and the admissions process ahead.

A younger child preparing for 7+ or 8+ requires someone experienced in primary education who can maintain confidence and curiosity while introducing unfamiliar assessment demands. An older student preparing for 16+ may instead require specialist subject knowledge at GCSE level and experience of competitive sixth-form entry.

We therefore consider the child, target schools, entry point, assessment formats and preparation time before recommending a tutor.

Where several elements require support, Treberys Private can coordinate more than one specialist while maintaining a single point of oversight for the family.

For families concentrating specifically on the principal preparatory and senior-school entry points, our 7+, 11+ & 13+ Tuition page provides more detailed guidance.

School entrance preparation in London & internationally

Treberys Private prepares students for UK independent-school entry in London and internationally.

International families often begin preparation while their child remains at school overseas. Online tuition allows the programme to start well before relocation or travel to the UK and can continue as application timelines develop.

Where students are moving from American, IB or other international curricula, preparation may also address differences in subject content and the academic expectations of British schools.

London-based families may choose in-person, online or blended arrangements depending on the child, tutor and timetable.

Preparation within the wider admissions process

Entrance preparation is most effective when it reflects a sensible school strategy rather than operating independently of it.

The appropriate level of academic preparation depends partly on the schools selected, the competitiveness of the application and whether those schools are genuinely suitable for the individual child.

Treberys Private's School Placements service can sit alongside tuition where a family requires support with school selection, applications, admissions timelines, visits, assessments and the eventual transition.

Families who already know where they are applying can engage us solely for entrance preparation, which remains part of our wider Private Tuition service.

Frequently Asked Questions

We support students across the principal independent-school entry points, including 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+ and 16+.
The preparation required at each stage differs, so the programme is built around the student's age, academic position and target schools rather than using the same approach across every entry point.
English and Mathematics form the core of many school entrance assessments, particularly at younger entry points.
Depending on the school and age, students may also need verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, Science or other subject-specific preparation.
At 16+, schools may assess individual GCSE-level subjects relevant to the student's intended sixth-form choices.
The current ACT contains core sections in English, Mathematics and Reading.
We can provide preparation for the ISEB Common Pre-Test as part of a wider school entrance programme.
Support may include familiarisation with the computerised format, English, Mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning, alongside broader academic development where required.Science and Writing are optional sections. Where a student intends to take either, preparation can be extended accordingly.
Because the structure and timing differ from the SAT, the appropriate test can depend partly on the individual student's strengths and working style.
Yes.
For students applying to schools that use Common Entrance, tuition can be structured around the relevant subjects and examination requirements.
Because admissions arrangements vary between schools, we first establish how Common Entrance fits within the student's particular application pathway.
Where UKiset forms part of an international student's application, preparation can include familiarity with the assessment and support in the underlying English, Mathematics and reasoning skills it draws upon.
UKiset preparation will normally sit within a broader understanding of the student's academic background and the schools being considered.
Yes.
Interview preparation is tailored to the child's age and the type of school interview expected.
The aim is not to provide rehearsed answers. Sessions help students become more comfortable discussing their interests, explaining their thinking, engaging with unfamiliar questions and communicating naturally with adults.
Yes, where appropriate.
Academic scholarship preparation may involve greater subject depth, more demanding papers and broader intellectual engagement than standard entrance preparation.
The programme depends on the scholarship, school and student's existing academic level. We first establish whether the scholarship route is realistic and what the assessment actually requires.
Yes.
Treberys Private works with families internationally whose children are applying to UK day and boarding schools.
Support can be delivered online before a move, in person where appropriate, or through more intensive arrangements during visits to the UK.
Where the student's existing curriculum differs significantly from the British system, preparation may also include broader academic bridging.
Yes.
Entrance tuition can be arranged independently for families who already have a confirmed school list.
Where broader guidance is required, our School Placements service can support school selection, applications, admissions timelines, visits, interviews and the wider transition alongside academic preparation.