The 11+ and 13+ Handbook (e-book) (used book) | bookbook.eu

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The process of choosing the right independent senior school for your child, and then gaining admission, can be bewildering and nerve-wracking for parents. This handbook guides you through the 11+ and 13+ admissions procedures in detail, giving a clear and balanced overview of what you need to do to be selected for the most competitive of schools.

The 11+ and 13+ Handbook answers a myriad of questions about admissions, including:
- How do I decide which school is right for my child?
- How competitive will the entry process be?
- What will the exams involve?
- How do I prepare my child?
- Should I hire a tutor?
- What will my child be asked in the interviews?
- How do I go about getting a bursary?
- What difficulties might I face applying from a state school?
- What difficulties might I face applying from outside the UK?
- Where do I go for information about the schools?
- What are the best resources to help us prepare?

Most importantly, it approaches these questions from the perspective of a parent, offering advice and suggestions that go beyond what you will hear from school heads, admissions staff and teachers. It is an essential resource for 11+ and 13+ parents.