Haberdasher's 5+ exam

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Hi
My daughter is half Spanish half Japanese and We have found that Haberdasher Aske's Girls teaches both languages in their curriculum. We're interested to know if there is any tutors available to help her prepare the 5+ entry exam or if anyone around knows what should she get ready for. We have looked around the internet but haven't found any tutors for 4 year old girls.
Any help please?
Thanks and best regards

I don't think they do an exam at 4+ or 5+; they are invited to a playgroup and may do an 1-2-1 interview, but there is no exam. I don't think a tutor would help.

Do schools really give 4 year olds actual entry tests?? Surely a play session would be sufficient

I'm sure the reason you haven't found a tutor is because there's no need for one

Gosh! If your child is being brought up tri-lingual(assumption)that is going to be a huge benefit to her in the future. It has nothing to do with beginning school at 5. On the day they will be looking for happy, relaxed and interested interaction with others and the experience they offer. The odd mishap does not matter. It is how this is managed by the parents. A sense of humour is essential and an over anxious parent does not help. Habs have the ethos of a balanced girl, i.e one that can play, have hobbies, be caring for others, as well as academic ability.

Thanks for the information! It is very helpful.
She took the NLC entry past January but didn't pass the first cut. Even though she's almost trilingual. She's also very open and always has fun, likes music and dancing... she's quite open... so we were wondering why she didn't even pass the first cut.
Obviously we all think our children are best I guess ;-)

Thanks again!

I personally don't buy the line that the interview is really just an observed playdate. I've colleagues whose girls got into Habs at 5 and in both cases, the mothers tutored them in advance. The kids were able to read to some degree, understand numbers (not just recite) and do puzzles.

Another friend had her child tutored after failing to get into NLCS. She then got offered a range of schools after the tutoring.

I wouldn't personally put my child through this to get them into these schools but obviously it's a personal choice.

An enjoyment of doing puzzles is a natural thing for children if they are used to being shown patience & being stimulated in this way, it's called play. imo you do not need to spend money on tutors at this young age to achieve a peak performance. Don't think you or your daughter did anything wrong! If she enjoys sharing books & stories and can share a joke that will put her in good stead.

At 4+ It really is a play group however at 5+ they expect a lot more and your child may need some tutoring. My daughter got into Habs at 4+ and it was mainly play,puzzles etc. Be careful though that its the right school for your child.