ISEB Common Pre-Test Tutors
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Creative Writing
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Grammar School Entrance
ISEB Pre-Test
Maths
Reasoning
Science at 11+ and 13+
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Here is a sample of the ISEB Common Pre-Test tutors that we represent. They are predominantly based in London and work online with families based outside of London or overseas.
Professional
Charles
Charles
Charles is a qualified primary teacher who gained a PGCE from the University of Buckingham. He has over a decade of experience in the classroom. Charles is patient, approachable and forms great working relationships with students and parents alike.
Professional
Lucy
Lucy
Lucy is a highly engaging tutor with a degree in English and a Masters in Acting. She believes in unlocking the joy of learning and helping her students grow in confidence. Lucy has taught over 2,700 hours through Keystone.
Professional
Amy
Amy
Amy is an experienced tutor having worked across primary year groups in London. She has helped 50 Keystone families and taught 2,000 hours to date. With a passion for theatre, she utilises both her academic background and creative skills to develop a stimulating and enriching learning environment for students.
Professional
Dominic
Dominic
Dominic is an experienced Science tutor with a PhD in Chemistry. He has tutored for many years, teaching over 4,900 hours through Keystone. He aims to make his lessons interesting and fun and he also recognises the importance of exam technique.
Professional
Alex
Alex
Alex joined Keystone in 2016 having graduated with a First Class Degree. Since starting at Keystone he has taught over 7,500 hours with more than 180 families and teaches all the way up from 11+ - A Level.
Professional
Keren
Keren
Keren is an Oxford University graduate and qualified teacher with a wealth of tutoring experience. She joined Keystone in 2009 and has taught over 3,900 hours. Keren specialises in teaching Classics and English to all ages as well as 11+/13+ English and Maths.
Professional
Jenny
Jenny
Jenny is a qualified teacher who has over twenty years experience in primary education. She enjoys making learning as engaging and fun as possible for her students.
Professional
Kathleen
Kathleen
Kathleen has been teaching for over 15 years in both primary and secondary schools and has taught over 6,100 hours through Keystone. She aims to instill self-confidence in her students and also help them develop creative independence.
Professional
Paige
Paige
Paige is an English graduate from Durham University who teaches from the 7+/8+ level through to A Level. She joined Keystone in 2017 and has taught over 5,800 hours, helping more than 420 families.
Rana
Rana is an extremely adept Primary Level Teacher/tutor with over 19 years of teaching experience under her belt. Her versatile teaching style and patient approach helps her students gain confidence in their studies.
Jason
Jason is experienced Teacher who has spent over two decades in the classroom. He aims to motivate his tutees and give them the confidence and growth mindset they need to help them realise their academic potential.
Omar
Omar is a passionate and encouraging tutor who teaches Maths and Physics up to A Level. Omar has been tutoring for over 8 years, since completing his Masters in Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London. He aims to make all lessons enjoyable and dynamic.
Isaac
Isaac is a kind and empathetic tutor who teaches a broad range of subjects. His approach is personalised and Isaac looks to find techniques that work for each individual. Isaac tutors alongside his role in technical subsurface geoscience.
Imogen
Imogen is a Cambridge graduate and aspiring author. She has been teaching and tutoring since 2010. She is motivating and supportive and helps her students to flourish academically.
Robyn
Passionate about English as well as Maths, Robyn is an experienced and intellectually sharp tutor. She is particularly strong at extending learners outside of their comfort zone.
Emma
Emma is an experienced tutor with a stellar academic record. She teaches Maths and English from 7+ to 13+, as well as Economics, Politics and Business at A Level. Emma's approach is clear and focussed, always keeping the student's needs in mind.
Tasnima
Tasnima is a qualified Science teacher with a nurturing approach. She has been Head of Department and has taught from KS2 to KS5 level. Tasnima has a passion for education and now tutors alongside supporting schools with their science curriculum and mentoring trainee teachers.
Kristy
Kristy is a qualified primary school teacher with nearly a decade of experience. Her student-centred approach focuses on clear communication, confidence-building, and closing learning gaps. Kristy tutors alongside working in a London primary school.
Shanice
Shanice is a dynamic tutor who teaches across the primary age range. She has experience working with a range of abilities, including those with SEN. Shanice is patient and adaptable, always ensuring her lessons are tailored to the learning style of the student.
Elizabeth
Liz is a Cambridge graduate who has been tutoring since 2017. She covers a range of subjects and read Japanese and Sociology at university.
Oliver
Ollie is a very experienced English and Maths tutor. He is enthusiastic and methodical: he enjoys lifting students' confidence with a mixture of positive praise and a simple approach to exam technique.
Donal
Donal is a charismatic and affable tutor. We were particularly impressed at interview by his attention to detail when preparing students for exams.
Kayleigh
Kayleigh is an English Teacher with seven years of classroom experience. She is now tutoring whilst completing a PhD in English Literature.
Lee
Lee is a qualified teacher with over 25 years experience working in independent schools. He teaches English and Maths at primary level, as well as Spanish up to GCSE. In addition to his PGCE, Lee also holds a Postgraduate Certificate in Special Educational Needs.
Dominique
Dominique is a qualified teacher who has previously worked in prep and primary schools. She believes in placing the tutee at the centre of learning and in tailoring the style and delivery to foster enjoyment and promote a desire to learn.
Candace
Candace is a highly experienced tutor who teaches a wide variety of subjects across the age range. She specialises in exam and university preparation and aims to help students to achieve their personal best.
Seyi
Seyi studied Geography at the University of Oxford and is a qualified Teacher. She tutors English, Maths and Geography to a wide range of students and also assists with Oxbridge applications. She has an engaging and encouraging tutoring style.
Amy
Amy is a qualified primary teacher who has taught at schools in the UK and internationally. She incorporates creativity and fun into her lessons in order to help her students learn and progress.
John
John is a qualified teacher who tutors English and Maths from 11+ up to A Level. He has completed a MA in Transformational Leadership in Educational Settings and he ensures he tailors each lesson to the needs of his students.
Joe
Joe is a knowledgeable and patient tutor who has been teaching since he was a student himself. He aims to build confidence in his students and, furthermore, help them find enjoyment in their learning.
Andrew
Andrew is a conscientious and friendly tutor who teaches a variety of subjects. He gained a PGCE in RE from Oxford University in 2022, and now tutors alongside working on various writing projects. Andrew's approach is student focussed and he aims to create a comfortable learning environment for each of his tutees.
Sofia
Sofia teaches across the age range, specialising in entrance exam preparation at 7+, 8+ and 11+ level and English, Drama and Geography beyond this. She balances her tutoring with theatre directing and brings her creativity and enthusiasm with her into all her lessons.
Leo
Leo is a retired Headmaster and a highly experienced teacher who now tutors full time. He tutors at Primary level and also teaches English up to A Level.
Hugo
Hugo is an experienced and enthusiastic English and Maths tutor. He specialises in 11+ and 13+ preparation as well as working with I/GCSE Maths students.
Bryony
Bryony's engaging and supportive teaching style helps to give students confidence. She began tutoring whilst at school and is committed to tutoring for the long term.
Abby
Abby is an engaging tutor who is also pursuing a PhD in Nature-Inspired Chemical Engineering at UCL. Her goal is to boost students' confidence in their studies by providing a solid foundation in complex scientific and mathematical concepts.
Ben
Ben has been tutoring for over a decade since he left Cambridge in 2012. He is an adaptable and patient tutor who teaches English and Maths up to GCSE and Latin and Greek up to A Level.
Dhananjay
Dhananjay is a Cambridge graduate and a gifted linguist. He teaches from the 11+ - university level. He is currently a full-time tutor.
Carlos
Carlos has a first class Music degree from the University of Oxford. He specialises in 7+ to 13+ preparation as well as working with GCSE Music, History and English students.
Francine
Francine is a patient and encouraging tutor, who teaches English & Maths up to 11+ level. She started her teaching career in instrumental music and subsequently qualified as a primary school teacher. Francine now balances both academic and musical tutoring.
Matilda
Matilda is an experienced tutor with an impressive track record, having taught over 3,000 hours through Keystone. She is enthusiastic and encouraging and her students grow in confidence and self assurance under her guidance, really preparing them for their exams.
Arun
Arun is an adaptable and supportive Science, Maths and 11+ tutor. He is currently tutoring alongside studying Medicine at Imperial College London. Arun's teaching style is clear and always tailored to the needs of the student.
Hugh
Hugh is a switched on 11+, History and Politics tutor. He gained invaluable experience in the classroom and now tutors on a full time basis. Hugh's teaching style is methodical and thorough.
Olivia
Olivia is a qualified primary school teacher and SENCO with a passion for education. She aims to share her enthusiasm with her students and help them find a love for learning. Olivia teaches English and Maths across the primary age range, as well supporting students with Art at all ages.
Kane
Kane graduated with First Class degree in Modern Languages & Cultures from Durham University and has been tutoring since he was a student himself. As well as teaching French and Spanish, Kane helps prepare students for entrance tests across the Primary age range.
Anna
Anna is an experienced tutor and is passionate about making language and literature studies accessible and enjoyable for children aged 8 to 18. Alongside her tutoring, Anna has worked with several educational organisations. Anna's teaching style is adaptive and she uses a variety of resources in her teaching.
Neil
Neil is a patient and adaptable English & Maths tutor. He has a passion for education and is currently completing a PGCE alongside his tutoring. Neil's approach is always tailored to the needs of his students.
Charlie
Charlie is an experienced English, History and Classical Civilisation teacher who has taught in a number of top prep schools. He teaches from 11+ up to A Level and believes in helping students be the driver of their own learning.
Alex
Alexander has a History degree from York as well as a Masters in Fine Art. He currently works as an artist alongside his tutoring. He has years of experience under his belt and teaches a wide range of ages and subjects.
Billy
Billy is an Oxford graduate with an optimistic and motivating disposition. He helps students from 11+ upwards and encourages all his students to see academic work in a more positive light.
Dickson
Dickson is a dynamic and personable tutor who has a BSc in Economics from LSE. He tutors Economics, Maths and Mandarin up to A Level as well as supporting students with 11+ and 13+ preparation. He aims to help build confidence in all his students, in order to prepare them effectively for their exams.
Shu-King
Shu is a nurturing tutor with over 25 years experience working at the primary level. She has helped a range of students across the world and has taken numerous students through the 7+, 8+ and 11+ examination process.
Roxana
Roxana is a qualified primary school teacher who experienced various different classroom settings as part of her training. She is adaptable and engaging and aims to ensure each student achieves their individual goals. Roxana now tutors alongside her own creative work.
Lou
Lou is an experienced and professional tutor in Latin and French up to A level, including IB. We were particularly impressed by her up-beat and methodical approach to tutoring.
Emily
Emily is a highly experienced teacher with over 20 years of classroom experience across both primary and secondary levels. She is known for her calm, supportive approach and her ability to build confidence and motivation in her students.
Feedback on our ISEB Pre-Test tutors
"Alice had to step in just a few weeks before 11+ ISEB began and she hit the ground running. She breezed into the house bringing tranquillity and professional calm. I have never met a Keystone Tutor who is not on top of her brief but what was most welcome was that the kids absolutely loved being with her as well. “But, lessons are fun with Alice”, said my daughter when the 11+ exams ended. Quirky, intelligent, flexible, fun and worked a treat for my kid"
Parent of Year 6 and Year 8 students"Max has been absolutely fantastic with my daughter and he has taught her so much and helped her confidence grow. My daughter did very well on the ISEB and also got through to the second round City Exam which meant that she got invited for an interview for all the schools she applied for - this would not have been possible without Max's fab tutoring! He has a very calm approach and equally makes the lessons fun. I could not recommend him more highly!"
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HOW OUR ISEB PRE-TEST TUTORING WORKS
All tutoring is tailored to the individual needs of each child based on their strengths, weaknesses, learning style and the schools they are applying to.
The ISEB Pre-Tests are online and adaptive with questions getting progressively harder as the candidate answers questions correctly. Therefore unlike in traditional exams, where there is a fixed syllabus to cover, preparing a student for the ISEB Pre-Tests involves both ensuring the student is comfortable with the fundamentals and also stretching them to the highest level they can achieve beyond the core syllabus.
A further element of complexity is added to any preparation programme because the ISEB Pre-Tests are computerised and contain verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions, both of which students are unlikely to be familiar with. At Keystone we spend time familiarising students with the computerised format as well as how to approach unusual question types.
Our typical ISEB tutoring includes:
- Comprehensive tuition covering the core curriculum content for Maths, English, Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning
- Computerised Pre-test practice and familiarisation with the different question types
About Keystone Tutors
Established in 2007, Keystone have helped over 10,000 students fulfil their educational potential. Uniquely, Keystone exclusively employs 60 full-time UK based tutors and also represents a highly select pool of freelance tutors. With offices in London, Hong Kong and Singapore and recommended by head teachers of top independent schools, we have an exceptional reputation for helping students (wherever they are in the world) achieve their best; delivering outstanding results, building confidence and instilling life-long intellectual curiosity.
FINDING THE RIGHT TUTOR FOR EACH CHILD
We go the extra mile to match a great tutor with your child and ensure a perfect fit.
When you request a tutor through Keystone we spend a significant amount of time learning about your circumstances. Priding ourselves on how well we know our tutors’ specialist strengths, we ensure that we put forward the very best tutor for your requirements.
During the first session the tutor starts by assessing where the child is at, their academic ability, their strengths and perceived weaknesses. Tutors will then devise a programme tailored to the specific circumstances of the student and your target school.
After the first lesson, one of our dedicated client managers will contact you to find out how the lesson went. Our client managers are always available at the end of the phone and they are frequently praised for their efficiency, dedication and responsiveness.
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3.RIGOROUS TUTOR SELECTION PROCESS
4. REGULAR FEEDBACK & REPORTING
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FAQs
Tuition should start anywhere between a couple of months before the test to upwards of 18 months. With longer term preparation, skill gaps can be addressed. Shorter term preparation deals with how students actually deal with the four papers: English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
It is challenging to predict exactly what is going to come up in the ISEB Pre-Test. The best way to prepare for the Pre-Test is to use a mixture of the best online testing platforms. Not only does this increase the chance that a student will have seen a specific question type before, but the variation in styles and formatting develops flexibility and resilience to new and difficult situations (exactly like they'll experience in the Pre-Test.)
Many independent senior schools have incorporated ‘Pre-Tests’ as an initial entry assessment for Year 7 and 9 entry. Pre-Tests commonly form the first stage of the admissions process, and schools use them to identify the students who are most suitable to proceed to the next stage. Pre-Tests can be administered in written form or on a computer, with the ISEB Common Pre-Test being one of the most common assessments.
The test consists of English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning segments. It is an online test normally delivered at the child's current school or the school the student is applying to, and the questions are adaptive, meaning that correct answers will unlock even harder questions.
The tutors we represent are able to deliver in-person ISEB tuition within central London. For those outside of central London we offer online tutoring.
The tutors we represent are well versed in delivering online tuition, using videoconferencing and an interactive whiteboard. This gives students, wherever they are in the world, access to experienced, high quality tutors who are familiar with the requirements of the ISEB Pre-Test.
Each year we support many students preparing for the ISEB Pre-Tests who are based in Hong Kong. Our online ISEB pre-test tutors will focus on strengthening core English and Maths whilst working on computerised exam technique. For more details, please contact us.
Yes, Keystone Tutors offers online ISEB Pre-test and UK school entrance preparation for students based in Singapore.
For more details on how Keystone can help with preparation for the ISEB Pre-test, please call the office for a chat with our client manager based in Singapore, or contact us via our request a tutor form.
Articles on the ISEB Pre-Test
Guide to Computerised Pre-tests
In recent years, many independent senior schools that have put pre-tests in place have purposefully designed them with as little transparency as possible. It is for this reason that the tests are often computer generated and no past papers are issued. As such, no tutor can claim to have in depth knowledge or experience of the tests themselves, in their current form.
ISEB Pre-Test Scores and Pass Mark
For many families applying to UK independent schools, the ISEB Common Pre-Test is one of the first academic hurdles in the admissions test process. Yet, many parents are unsure how the test is scored, what constitutes a good score, or if there is even a set pass mark. In this article, we break down the key information you need to know about ISEB Pre-Test scores and how they are used by senior schools.
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