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City of London boys exam

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drizzledon · 15/11/2022 13:26

Hi, Does anyone know the format of the CLSB exam? Roughly when you drop off/pick up etc? Two weeks to go and there's still no info. I'm wondering if I can fit it around work/work remotely somewhere nearby etc. We're doing 10+ but I imagine it's similar to the 11+.

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Gabbyflora · 19/12/2022 11:05

11+ please

HotSauceNow · 19/12/2022 11:00

@Gabbyflora are you referring to the 11+ or 10+ process?

Gabbyflora · 19/12/2022 09:43

Hello all, just checking if anyones DC sat VR and NVR at CLSB lastweek and have you heard any news.
Was meant to be sent out on Friday but no news.

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drizzledon · 10/12/2022 18:11

I’m sure you know that the 11+ does have NVR. Good luck to your son!

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StuckInTheUpsideDown · 10/12/2022 11:21

@MissScotland thank you!

MissScotland · 09/12/2022 20:09

Hi @HotSauceNow ,
Congrats to your son.
My DS says there were 85 questions of VR to complete in 35 minutes.
You either underline or write the answer.
There was no non verbal reasoning.

I hope it helps.

HotSauceNow · 09/12/2022 16:31

Could I please ask those parents whose boys did the 10+ to tell me what they know about the VR and NVR they sat? My DS has passed the 11+ first stage and been called back to do the NVR and VR and I’m guessing they will be similar but a bit harder. In particular did it say if GL or CEM? Exam is on Wednesday and there are no sample questions. Any help much appreciated.

MissScotland · 08/12/2022 11:36

It's an interview here for DS too. Sorry it didn't work out this year @Singjingles . But like you say it makes great practice.

Singjingles · 08/12/2022 09:56

So happy for you @drizzledon Congratulations.
No we did not apply to any other schools as we were just experimenting to see if DS can take the pressure. This was a good experience and will help us with 11+ preparation.

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drizzledon · 08/12/2022 09:51

We just got the email too and he's going through to the next stage, I'm in shock!

Sorry it didn't work out for you @Singjingles, are you applying to other schools? Hopefully you'll get good news from one of your alternate options.

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Singjingles · 08/12/2022 09:46

We just received an email, we are not invited for the interview. If you haven't heard yet, it looks like rejection emails are being sent first, so hope you guys get some positive news.

venusjoyce · 07/12/2022 19:48

JoeDoe Thanks for sharing. I didn't know next year will start at junior school first. DS hss always been in an all boys environment, if he gets a space, it maybe a shock to him to have girls as well.

JoeDoe · 07/12/2022 18:17

I know kids who got in at 10+ and are very happy there. It is a big change from primary of course, and they do feel a bit intimidated by the size of the school and the older boys. But one difference is that the 2023 (year 6) intake will start at the junior school and merge with the girls of the junior school. This has pros and cons I suppose.

venusjoyce · 07/12/2022 17:52

I am waiting for the results as well and hole it be will come out early morning rather than end of the day. Do any of you know someone who are studying there at 10+ and can share how is it like?

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drizzledon · 07/12/2022 17:10

I'm not hopeful either but you never know

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Singjingles · 07/12/2022 16:58

Looks like it, good luck to everyone here. We are not hoping to clear the exams but this will definitely prepare us for big marathon next year.

JoeDoe · 07/12/2022 15:39

It seems that the news will arrive tomorrow. Nobody I know who sat the exam has heard so far.

Singjingles · 07/12/2022 15:32

Applications of siblings are welcome but there is no preference for siblings, that's what admission policy says.

MissScotland · 07/12/2022 14:23

Nothing here. Does anyone know if there is some sort of a siblings policy at City?

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drizzledon · 07/12/2022 14:21

Nothing here! I thought by stating “by Thursday” we might start to hear before then but I guess not

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Singjingles · 07/12/2022 14:17

I guess no one has heard anything yet on the exam results?

Singjingles · 07/12/2022 11:38

JoeDoe it's certainly not easier given school would like to keep it competitive as possible, but there is very little reference to come to any conclusion tbh.

JoeDoe · 01/12/2022 12:06

Thanks Singjingles. That means a fairly good chance if one is shortlisted, though I suppose it is hard to compare with previous 10+ years, and with the 11+ at the same school. I heard people saying 10+ at CLS is no longer easier compared to the 11+.

Singjingles · 01/12/2022 11:10

40-44 places are available, got this from their admission policy document. A quarter (of 250) are invited for the interview I believe.

JoeDoe · 01/12/2022 11:04

I read the email to mean Thursday early morning. Marking 250+ papers within a week (even with the multiple choice grid in comprehension) seems tight enough. Does anyone know roughly how many are shortlisted and how many places are available?