What is the ISEB Pre-Test? Are their other online Pre-tests?
The ISEB Pre-Test is used by schools as part of their admissions package and is used in conjunction with school references and other data. Some schools use the ISEB Pre-Test as a pre-screener, others as part of the application. You may also encounter GL CAT4 tests which are increasingly used by schools as a measure and predictor of academic aptitude. Brandon has been preparing our students for the ISEB Pre-Test, UKISET, CAT4 and other Pre-tests since they began! We know how to help.
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. In Hong Kong, GSIS uses the CAT4 test as a screen before students progress to written tests. Others, including Wycombe Abbey use the CAT4 test when girls attend interview days.
OUR KEY ADVICE – START EARLY!
The ISEB Pre-test (also referred to as the ISEB Common Pre-test
Typically taken in Y6 (Winchester, Eton, St Paul’s, Westminster and many more), the ISEB Pre-test (ISEB CPT) 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.
ISEB Pre-test Perfection (ages 9-11)
Our signature class. Proven successful!
Using our innovative online platform, our lessons will help every students perfect their ISEB Pre-Test techniques.
We incorporate exam skills and strategies into all our lessons and students are challenged by timed tests.
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 ISEB Pre-test classes which combine teaching and drilling using our own online platform.
Intensive classes + practice = success
