13 Plus Tutors
From growing skills to mastering the 13 Plus
13 Plus tutors with Dukes Tutoring
Preparing thoroughly for the 13 Plus is a crucial for securing your child’s place at a leading school. At Dukes Tutoring, our expert 13 Plus tutors understand the demands of Common Entrance and school-specific exams. They specialise in guiding students to receive the offers they deserve.
Our personal, one-to-one tutoring ensures that every session addresses your child’s unique needs. From building strong foundations in English and Maths to sharpening their skills in Latin or Religious studies, we focus on on what matters most for your child’s success. Our 13 Plus tutors bring a wealth of experience and proven methods to make learning engaging and effective.
With personalised lesson plans, regular exam practice, and detailed feedback, we help students address their weaknesses, enhance their strengths, and develop the skills needed to excel. Many of our students go on to secure places at top-tier schools, including Eton, Harrow, Sevenoaks, Winchester, St Paul’s and Westminster.
How our 13 Plus tutoring works
Book Consultation
A conversation to understand your child’s needs, goals and learning style.
Tutor Matching
We recommend a carefully selected tutor with the right expertise and approach.
First Session
Building rapport and setting a clear plan of action.
Ongoing Support
Regular check-ins and progress updates for parents.
FAQs
The 13+ CE exam includes Maths, English and Science. In addition, a wide range of additional papers may be chosen, and the specific subjects may vary depending on the school your child is applying to. Some of the additional subjects that may be included in the 13+ CE exam may include French, Religious Studies, Spanish, Latin, Geography and History.
While every child’s journey is different, preparation can begin early (often in Year 5 or Year 6) if the school uses pre-tests, and continue into Year 8. The 13+ route typically allows more time than the 11+ route. Our 13 Plus tutors put together a strategic plan to make the most of the time remaining before your child’s exams.
Many schools use a computerised adaptive pre-test (such as the ISEB Common Pre‑Test) in verbal reasoning, non-verbal reasoning, English and mathematics, sometimes in Year 6 or 7 before the Common Entrance exam in Year 8. The performance may lead to a conditional offer subject to the main exam.
As the 13+ exams cover a broader curriculum than earlier entrance exams and often vary between schools, specialist 13 Plus tutors help tailor the preparation to the specific school’s requirements, ensure breadth of subject coverage, build exam technique, and maintain pacing over a longer timeframe.
The 13+ route typically involves a broader curriculum, often more subjects, and a longer preparation time compared with the 11+ route. Your child’s readiness, preferred start date, school options and personality should all be factored in when choosing between 11+ and 13+.
All our tutors are highly experienced and have a proven track record of success with leading schools at 13 Plus. They are graduates from top universities with years of tutoring experience. We carefully match each child with the tutor who best fits their personality, requirements, and target schools.
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