What are Pre-tests?
Brandon has been preparing our students for ISEB, UKISET, GL and other Pre-tests since they began! We know how to help.
The ISEB Common Pre-Test (CPT) is an online test which covers English, maths, verbal and non-verbal reasoning.
British schools use pretests as a way of seeing students’ academic aptitude and their potential. Typically the pretests are online. Some are adaptive (i.e. the difficulty of the questions adapts to the student’s performance). All can present a challenge!
Some schools, including Eton and Harrow, follow up the ISEB Pre-test with their own in-house tests. Others, including Wycombe Abbey use the CAT4 test when girls attend interview days.
The ISEB Common Pre-test
Typically taken in Y6 (Winchester, Eton, St Paul’s, Westminster and many more), the ISEB Common Pre-test includes four areas:
- Non-verbal reasoning (problem-solving with images and data)
- Verbal reasoning (how do students decode language?)
- Mathematics
- English (comprehension and grammar exercises)
UKISET
UKISET is a screening test for overseas students and is used for up to 16+ entry. Again, it measures ability but also combines with Cambridge English to test language skills and is supplemented by an essay writing task. Many of our students will take UKISET for schools such as Oundle, Badminton and St Swithun’s.
‘The vocabulary practice on Pre-Quest was a massive help!’
K – successful St Swithun’s applicant.
Pre-test Perfection (ages 9-11)
Our signature class.
Using our innovative online platform, Pre-Quest, our lessons will help every students perfect their ISEB CPT techniques.
We incorporate exam skills and strategies into all our lessons.
Lessons cover every aspect of the ISEB Common Pre-Tests.
ISEB Pre-test Bootcamps – online and in-person
Running out of time?
We have week-long intensive classes combining teaching and drilling using our own platform, www.pre-quest.com
Intensive classes + practice = success
