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ISEB Common Pre-Tests

The ISEB Common Pre-Tests are online tests that children sit in Year 6 when they are applying to independent senior schools — most often as the first stage of entry at 13+, and for 11+ entry at some schools. There are four tests: English, mathematics, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning. The tests adapt as your child answers, becoming easier or harder to match their responses. Children usually take them at their current school in the autumn of Year 6, and the results are sent straight to the schools you have applied to — families do not receive the scores.

Exam type11+ entrance exam
Set byISEB (tests commissioned from GL Assessment)
RegionEngland (independent schools)
Published practice questions9489

Exam format — 2027 entry

PaperTime allowed
English40 minutes
Mathematics40 minutes
Verbal Reasoning25 minutes
Non-Verbal Reasoning30 minutes

Verification: Four separately timed online tests; the times shown are ISEB's published current timings. The tests are adaptive, so the number of questions varies from pupil to pupil and no fixed question counts are published..

Source: official exam information

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