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11+ ISEB Pre-tests for independent boys' schools

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TennisMom · 21/11/2015 23:20

How did everyone's son find the 11+ ISEB computer pre-tests this month? We found it to be relatively straightforward in Maths, English and VR but difficult in NVR.

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TennisMom · 16/12/2015 12:01

Eton does require ISEB results as part of their admission process. It may be taken at another school and the results are shread with all the participating schools like SPB and Westminster.

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34z67y90 · 16/12/2015 11:09

Eton doesn't do the ISEB pre test - they have their own. Taken in year 6 depending on birthday.

Re: prep. My DS didn't do anything specific - but I would say strong mental maths and good vocabulary are essential.

sissieisstressed · 16/12/2015 09:40

Any advice on how to "prepare" for the ISEB pre test (when not in a prep school)? Are Bond/GL types of papers enough? Thank you.

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TennisMom · 15/12/2015 22:36

SPBS & Eton results were sent last Friday and received over the weekend. WUS & Westminster results are going out tomorrow, the 16th.

There is a time element to the exams. The competitive boys schools (Westminster/WUS, SPB/Colet and Eton) are all doing ISEB exams.

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Violet34 · 15/12/2015 09:27

Have you received the results? DS took the exam in Nov mid.

MrsPatmore · 22/11/2015 12:20

Sorry I can't comment on the tests as my ds will be doing these next year. Can I ask please if the material is similar to GL/Bond type stuff and is it time pressured like the CEM exams? We will be sitting for WUS and others but not sure who is changing to this format yet.