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Exam Preparation

UK Exam Preparation

Master the ISEB Pre-Test and Common Entrance exams with expert tutoring in Dubai. Proven track record of top scores.

First Hurdle

ISEB Pre-Test Preparation

The ISEB Pre-Test is taken at age 10-11 (Year 6). It's the first major exam for 13+ entry to UK boarding schools.

What is the ISEB Pre-Test?

Online Adaptive Test

Takes 2.5 hours. Questions adapt to student's performance in real-time.

Three Sections

English (comprehension, vocabulary), Maths (problem solving), Verbal Reasoning (logic).

Standardized Scoring

Scored 0-100+ with national average around 50. Top schools want 75-85+.

Score Expectations by School Tier

Top (Eton, Winchester)

75-85+

95th+ percentile

Highly Competitive (Harrow, Radley)

68-78

85th-95th percentile

Competitive (Rugby, Tonbridge)

60-70

70th-85th percentile

Our ISEB Preparation Program

Diagnostic Assessment

Initial practice test to identify strengths and areas for improvement.

Personalized Study Plan

6-12 month timeline with weekly targets and practice schedules.

Weekly Tutoring

One-on-one sessions covering English, Maths, and Verbal Reasoning.

Mock Tests

Regular practice tests under exam conditions with detailed feedback.

Final Exam

Common Entrance Exam Preparation

The Common Entrance (CE) is taken in Year 8 (age 13). It's the final exam to secure your boarding school place.

8-9 Subjects

Core: English, Maths, Science. Plus: Languages, History, Geography, Religious Studies.

School-Set Targets

Each school sets required scores in conditional offer (typically 65-75% average).

3-Year Papers

Level 1, 2, or 3 depending on ability. Most top schools require Level 2 or 3.

Our Common Entrance Program

Subject-by-Subject Tutoring

Expert tutors for all CE subjects with UK curriculum experience.

Past Paper Practice

Work through real CE papers from previous years with detailed marking.

Score Target Setting

Based on conditional offer requirements, we set specific score goals.

Exam Strategy

Time management, question selection, and stress management techniques.

+12 points
Average ISEB Score Improvement
95%+
Students Achieve Target Scores
72%
Average CE Score
8-10
Months Average Preparation

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