City 10+

[eslondon]

My DS is sitting the 10+ at City of London School later on this month. We look at it as a trial run for next year as he’s very happy in his current prep school plus they only take 40 boys at this stage.
How much preparation kids do to prepare for it?

Quite a lot but I do live in a hypochondriac bit of London so

Hi, I'm a teacher and work with children preparing for 10+ and 11+ entry. I've had boys get into City at 10+, so I know how small the intake is and how much it can feel like a long shot.

Treating it as a trial run is a really healthy approach, although it is harder to move children when they like their school. The pressure of 10+ is much less than 11+. The boys I've seen do well at 10+ were secure in their maths and could cope with problem solving beyond what they'd covered in class. They also read widely, which shows in comprehension and had practised writing to a time limit so the clock didn't throw them. A few timed papers in the last couple of weeks will help him get used to the pace without wearing him out.

Whatever happens, he'll come out knowing what the day feels like, which is a real advantage for next year.

If you'd like to PM me, I'm happy to give more specific advice.