11+ October half term Course (Year 6)
26th – 30th October 2026
Our Year 6 October Half Term Course is designed to refine and sharpen the skills pupils need in the final run-up to the 11+ and independent school entrance exams. Across the week, students will work intensively on English, Mathematics, and Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, with regular opportunities to apply their knowledge through timed practice papers and exam-style questions.
This course not only consolidates knowledge but also strengthens exam strategies—helping pupils to manage time effectively, tackle tricky questions with confidence, and remain focused under pressure. Small group teaching ensures targeted support while maintaining a fast-paced, challenging learning environment.
Information about the course
Subjects
Our Year 6 October Half Term Course is designed to refine and sharpen the skills pupils need in the final run-up to the 11+ and independent school entrance exams. Across the week, students will work intensively on English, Mathematics, and Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, with regular opportunities to apply their knowledge through timed practice papers and exam-style questions.
This course not only consolidates knowledge but also strengthens exam strategies—helping pupils to manage time effectively, tackle tricky questions with confidence, and remain focused under pressure. Small group teaching ensures targeted support while maintaining a fast-paced, challenging learning environment.
Build advanced comprehension and writing skills with a focus on exam precision. Students learn to analyse complex texts, identify the writer’s techniques, and respond to comprehension questions accurately. Essay writing sessions cover the most common 11+ formats—narrative, descriptive, persuasive—ensuring pupils can adapt to any prompt in the exam.
- Analyse complex texts and identify the writer’s techniques
- Respond to comprehension questions accurately and with precision
- Write in the most common 11+ formats: narrative, descriptive and persuasive
- Adapt confidently to any prompt in the exam
Tackle high-level topics frequently seen in 11+ exams, including tricky areas such as fractions, measurement, algebra, data handling, and geometry. Lessons combine topic mastery with timed problem-solving, teaching pupils to present clear, methodical solutions and avoid common exam pitfalls.
- Handle high-level topics including fractions, measurement, algebra, data handling and geometry
- Combine topic mastery with timed problem-solving
- Present clear, methodical solutions
- Recognise and avoid common exam pitfalls
Strengthen logical thinking, vocabulary, and pattern recognition with full coverage of the problem types used in 11+ assessments. Students develop fast, systematic approaches to both word-based and visual reasoning questions, boosting speed and accuracy under exam conditions.
- Think logically and recognise patterns with a stronger vocabulary base
- Cover the full range of problem types used in 11+ assessments
- Apply fast, systematic approaches to word-based and visual reasoning questions
- Work with greater speed and accuracy under exam conditions
Students will be given a homework booklet or revision task each day for each subject. Homework consists of 3 pages of tasks reflecting the topics covered during the day’s lesson. Students must submit their homework at the start of the following day. These booklets will be marked and returned to you with the tutor’s comments, providing feedback on students’ progress and highlighting their strengths and areas for improvement.
In case you’d like to review any of the work with your child after the course itself, mark schemes will be made available to view on the online portal until the end of the year, in December.
- There is no set homework on Friday
- Mark schemes stay available on the online portal until the end of the year
Our Year 6 October Half Term Course is designed to refine and sharpen the skills pupils need in the final run-up to the 11+ and independent school entrance exams. Across the week, students will work intensively on English, Mathematics, and Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning, with regular opportunities to apply their knowledge through timed practice papers and exam-style questions.
This course not only consolidates knowledge but also strengthens exam strategies—helping pupils to manage time effectively, tackle tricky questions with confidence, and remain focused under pressure. Small group teaching ensures targeted support while maintaining a fast-paced, challenging learning environment.
Build advanced comprehension and writing skills with a focus on exam precision. Students learn to analyse complex texts, identify the writer’s techniques, and respond to comprehension questions accurately. Essay writing sessions cover the most common 11+ formats—narrative, descriptive, persuasive—ensuring pupils can adapt to any prompt in the exam.
- Analyse complex texts and identify the writer’s techniques
- Respond to comprehension questions accurately and with precision
- Write in the most common 11+ formats: narrative, descriptive and persuasive
- Adapt confidently to any prompt in the exam
Tackle high-level topics frequently seen in 11+ exams, including tricky areas such as fractions, measurement, algebra, data handling, and geometry. Lessons combine topic mastery with timed problem-solving, teaching pupils to present clear, methodical solutions and avoid common exam pitfalls.
- Handle high-level topics including fractions, measurement, algebra, data handling and geometry
- Combine topic mastery with timed problem-solving
- Present clear, methodical solutions
- Recognise and avoid common exam pitfalls
Strengthen logical thinking, vocabulary, and pattern recognition with full coverage of the problem types used in 11+ assessments. Students develop fast, systematic approaches to both word-based and visual reasoning questions, boosting speed and accuracy under exam conditions.
- Think logically and recognise patterns with a stronger vocabulary base
- Cover the full range of problem types used in 11+ assessments
- Apply fast, systematic approaches to word-based and visual reasoning questions
- Work with greater speed and accuracy under exam conditions
Students will be given a homework booklet or test to complete each day for each subject. Homework consists of 3 pages of tasks reflecting the topics covered during the day’s lesson. Students must submit their homework at the start of the following day. These booklets will be marked and returned to you with the tutor’s comments, providing feedback on students’ progress and highlighting their strengths and areas for improvement.
In case you’d like to review any of the work with your child after the course itself, mark schemes will be made available to view on the online portal until the end of the year, in December.
- Upload only the designated homework page(s) to the online portal for marking
- The remainder of the workbook is completed and marked at home using the mark scheme
- There is no set homework on Friday
Face-to-Face
- English, Maths, and Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Classes between 9am and 1pm, 60 minutes each
- Blagdon Centre, 118 Blagdon Road, New Malden, KT3 4AE
- Daily marked homework with individual tutor feedback
- Mark schemes available on the online portal until the end of the year
Online
- English, Maths, and Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Classes between 9am and 1pm, 60 minutes each
- Accessed via our Online Learning Platform (BigBlueButton)
- Workbooks posted out to you before the course begins
- Daily homework uploaded and marked via the online portal
Testimonials
My daughter attended on-line lessons from year 4 to 5 and it helped her to develop both her grammar and vocabulary knowledge. This massively helped her to prepare for the 11+ exam and successfully got the place. Their materials are top marks, well structured and illustrated. Thank you so much Oxbridge Centre!
Emily Guess
My daughter had lessons in Oxbridge Sutton Centre before entering Sutton High. Her English and Math improved a lot and it ended up with the happy entry to the school we wanted. Certainly, we recommend this institute and good luck to your kids.
Chi Park
Teachers are very friendly and encouraging. My daughter had developed confidence with her math and English. We never expected her to achieve great success in +11 Plus but with the help of Oxbridge tutors she manage to get in Tiffin Girls school. Thank you so much.
Joanne Lee
My daughter attended Oxbridge Sutton for approximately two years, starting from Year 5 and currently in Year 7. The teachers at Oxbridge are very dedicated, and the exercises provided have been extremely beneficial for her. I highly recommend Oxbridge to anyone who wishes to help their child improve significantly.
Fiona T
FAQs
Please note that priority will be given to those who book the full course (all subjects).
To reserve a spot on the course, you will need to make a minimum payment of a £100 Non-Refundable Deposit. Once full payment is processed on our end, a member of our team will review your booking and despatch a ‘Booking Confirmation’ email as confirmation of your space on the course.
Please note that spaces are offered as First Come First Served based on the order of deposit payment received, and priority is given to those who make bookings for ‘All Subjects’.
We offer a 100% refund (minus the £100 Non-Refundable Deposit) before 28th September 2026.
Unfortunately, after 28th September 2026, we are unable to offer any refunds.
The full timetable will be released by 7th October 2026. Your specific schedule will depend on which subjects you have selected, but your times will fall between 9am and 1pm.
Please note that there is no set homework on Friday.
Please notify us if your child has any severe allergies, medical conditions, or any regular medications that we should be aware of prior to the start of the course so that necessary arrangements can be made.
If you would like your evening classes to be removed from your invoice during the October Half Term Course, please notify us at least four weeks in advance.
- Malden Centre Car Park (3 minute walk away)
- Limited off-street parking on Alverstone Road / Egerton Road (1 minute walk), but please be respectful to our neighbours and traffic restrictions in the area
We ask that you continue to be respectful and considerate towards our neighbours when picking up and dropping off. Please ensure that you do not block driveways at any time, and ensure to switch off your engine when you are waiting in your car.
Please ensure to let us know as soon as possible and we will do our best to support you.
A 5% sibling discount is applied when both siblings book the course, and all discounts are stackable.
Please note that priority will be given to ‘All Subject’ bookings.
To reserve a spot on the course, you will need to make a minimum payment of a £100 Non-Refundable Deposit. Once full payment is processed on our end, a member of our team will review your booking and despatch a ‘Booking Confirmation’ email as confirmation of your space on the course.
Please note that spaces are offered as First Come First Served based on the order of deposit payment received, and priority is given to those who make bookings for ‘All Subjects’.
We offer a 100% refund (minus the £100 Non-Refundable Deposit) before 28th September 2026.
Unfortunately, after 28th September 2026, we are unable to offer any refunds.
The full timetable will be released by 7th October 2026. Your specific schedule will depend on which subjects you have selected, but your times will fall between 9am and 1pm.
We recommend that our online students have a computer or laptop device with access to Google Chrome for the best experience.
Please ensure your child has access to the correct workbook for the correct day and all necessary stationery (pencil, rubber, ruler). Calculators are not necessary for this course.
Please note that there is no set homework on Friday.
If you would like your evening classes to be removed from your invoice during the October Half Term Course, please notify us at least four weeks in advance.
A 5% sibling discount is applied when both siblings book the course, and all discounts are stackable.