8 Plus Tutor in London
The 8+ examination is an academic assessment for entry to independent schools and only for boys. It is important to note that the majority of schools’ first point of entry is at 7+ however there are a limited number of schools that offer an 8+ entry and therefore a highly competitive process with a few places on offer.
These are:
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Dulwich Prep
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Harrodian
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King’s College Wimbledon
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Latymer Prep
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St. Paul’s Juniors (formerly known as Colet Court)
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Sussex House
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Westminster Cathedral Choir School
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Westminster Under School
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Wetherby
Some schools offer occasional ad-hoc places upon request, however, these tend to be rare.
The 8+ exams are similar to the 7+ and will comprise English, math, verbal and non-verbal reasoning and may be online, written or a combination of both. For successful candidates, they will be invited to a second round of exams (school dependent) and an interview.
Candidates will be expected to have mastered the KS1 curriculum and years 1 and 2 of the KS2 curriculum.
English
Students will be tested on dictation, comprehension, creative writing and spelling and grammar.
Verbal reasoning
Students will be tested on a series of word puzzles, analogies, language aptitude, vocabulary and sequences.
Maths
Students will be tested on mental arithmetic and problem solving.
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Non verbal reasoning
Students will be tested on a series of spatial, sequential and quantitative reasoning.