Online and adaptive assessment with multiple-choice questions
Comprised of four sections: Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, English and Mathematics
Duration: around 2.5 hours
Usually taken at candidate’s own school/ the senior school for which he or she is entered/ at an independent testing centre
Taken between 1 October and 13 June each year
Verbal Reasoning (36 minutes)
Common words, antonyms, word combinations, letter transfer, number codes
Non-Verbal Reasoning (32 minutes)
Shape analogies, classes, horizontal codes
English (25 minutes)
Reading comprehension, sentence completion, spelling and punctuation
Mathematics (50 minutes)
Assessed on National Curriculum topics taught up to the end of Year 5 in the UK
● The four elements can be taken together or at separate times ● Use of pencil and paper not permitted except for the Maths part ● For each question candidates must select an answer from five choices and press ‘next’ to submit ● Candidates cannot go back to previous questions once he/ she has submitted their response by pressing the ‘next’ button.
Results
Available to all senior schools for which the candidate has registered (thus no need for repeated testing)
Only one test is taken per academic year
If multiple tests are taken in the same year, only the first test result will stand
If pre-test is passed, schools may offer a place to the candidate on the condition that they pass the Common Entrance at 13+ / at the end of Year 8
Some schools may invite students with high performance in pre-test to enter their next stage of application
Competitive senior schools may use the result to de-select candidates
Ampla’s ISEB Pre-Test Prep Courses
Following our initial assessment, students will receive a customised plan based on the following curriculum which is designed to imitate UK school assessments.
Verbal Reasoning
Synonyms and antonyms
Word combinations
Letter transfer
Number codes
Vocabulary booster
Regular quizzes
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Shape analogies
Pattern sequences
Similar classes
Horizontal codes
English
Reading comprehension
Sentence completion
Spelling, grammar and punctuation
Mathematics
Key terms
Important concepts
Required formulae
ISEB Pre-Test Course Highlights
24/7 on-demand tutoring with our experienced team of UK boarding school specialists
Flexible scheduling: online/ face-to-face lessons available
Tailor-made lesson plan complemented by weekly timed quizzes and progress reports
Familiarise children with the computer interface and answer questions under timed conditions
Supported by Atom Learning, an adaptive mock test platform that allows our tutors to track students’ learning progress at home [Receive 10% off by using the discount code: AMPLAEDUCATION]
Strategic Plan
A week-by-week study plan specifically designed for you by our UK consultants.
Targeted Approach
Review each topic with a focus on weaker areas, with condensed notes and study materials provided.
Practical Skills
Cover test-taking strategies including time management, making informed guesses and how to handle stress.
Exam Drill
Familiarise with different exam styles/ techniques/ mark schemes through practice papers.
UK Schools Admissions
Ampla's UK Boarding School Admissions Services range from consultation, school selection, applications essays guidance to exam preparation, interview coaching and extra support.
Our consultants have helped students gain admission to Badminton, Benenden, Cheltenham Ladies’, Eton, Harrow, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Wellington, Westminster,
Winchester, Wycombe Abbey and more.
Designed and delivered by Ampla's Oxbridge tutors, our customised courses provide excellent preparation for students taking ISEB pre-test, Common Entrance 11+/ 13+/ 16+ and UKiset.