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Academy11+

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Free 11+ lessons

Short, friendly video lessons that explain the 11+ one topic at a time, in Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Watch them together, in the order of our week-by-week course.

What's in every lesson

  • A short videoA friendly voice explains one topic in a few minutes, with worked examples on screen.
  • Pause and tryEvery lesson stops for your child to have a go before the answer is shown.
  • Key points to keepThe steps, a tip, a common mistake and the key words, written out under the video.
  • Tips for parentsSimple ways to practise the topic at home, plus a read-along of everything the lesson says.

Choose a subject

  • Maths

    1 lesson so far

    Number, calculation, fractions, shape and problem solving: the maths the 11+ tests, one short lesson at a time.

    All Maths lessons

  • English

    Lessons coming soon

    Spelling, grammar, punctuation, vocabulary and comprehension: the English skills behind every 11+ paper.

    About English

  • Verbal Reasoning

    Lessons coming soon

    Word puzzles, codes, sequences and logic: the question types in 11+ verbal reasoning, explained step by step.

    About Verbal Reasoning

  • Non-Verbal Reasoning

    Lessons coming soon

    Shapes, patterns, reflections and rotations: how to see what 11+ non-verbal reasoning questions are really asking.

    About Non-Verbal Reasoning

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Questions parents ask

Who are the lessons for?
Children aged 8 to 11 preparing for the 11+ grammar school or independent school tests, and the parents helping them. Most start in Year 4 or Year 5.
Do I need an account?
No. Every lesson is free to watch and read, with no sign-up.
What order should we watch them in?
Each subject is listed week by week, in the same order as our 11+ course. Start at week 1, or go straight to the topic your child needs.
What does the full course add?
Practice on each week's topic and a weekly paper in each subject, lighter review weeks in the holidays and a short review of each week for parents. Premium also includes practice papers and the Creative Writing Studio.