September 2026 11+ Small Group Courses
Help your child build the skills and confidence they need for the 11+
Structured 12-week online courses designed to help Year 4 and 5 students master key 11+ skills, develop strong exam strategies and become more confident working independently.
HOW IT WORKS
More than another weekly tuition class
The 11+ covers a huge amount of content, and children don’t just need to understand it. They need the confidence and independence to apply what they’ve learned when they’re working on their own.
That’s exactly what these 12-week small group courses are designed to build.
Each course focuses on a specific area of the 11+, giving children the time to properly learn, practise and apply key skills and strategies rather than simply working through question after question.
With a maximum of just 5 students per class, there’s plenty of opportunity for individual support, questions and feedback while still getting all the benefits of learning alongside other children.
Every 12-week course includes:
- 12 × 50-minute live Zoom lessons
- Small groups of no more than 5 students
- A structured 12-week learning programme
- Weekly lesson materials to keep
- Around 30 minutes of homework each week
- Homework marking and personalised feedback
- Lesson recordings if your child needs to catch up
- Written progress feedback for each child every three lessons
- Ongoing support throughout the term
The aim is simple: for your child to finish the course not only knowing more, but feeling much more confident about how to approach the 11+ independently.
September cohort starts in...
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Timetable
All classes begin week commencing 21st September 2026. Most students choose one or two courses at a time, depending on how long they have until the exam, their learning style, and their schedule.
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About the Courses
All courses are custom-built and taught by Nicole, an 11+ expert with years of experience and a proven track record.
Verbal Reasoning
Build the vocabulary, strategies and exam skills needed to tackle verbal reasoning with confidence. We group similar question types together so students can learn transferable strategies, rather than trying to remember a completely different method for every type of question. Alongside vocabulary building and plenty of practice, we'll work on annotations, timing, accuracy and exam strategy so students know how to approach the paper independently.
Creative/Continuous Writing
Suitable whether your child's 11+ refers to the writing element as Creative Writing or Continuous Writing. We begin with the core skills that can strengthen any piece of writing, before exploring story writing, planning, proofreading and editing. Students then apply these skills across the different genres, purposes and styles of writing they may encounter in an 11+ exam, while learning how to produce their best work within the time available.
Spelling, Punctuation & Grammar
Focus on the key SPaG knowledge and skills students need for the 11+, while learning how to apply them across different exam question types. We'll develop practical strategies for spelling that students can continue using at home, as well as working on accuracy, common question formats and exam technique. These skills also have valuable crossover into Reading Comprehension and Creative Writing, where strong SPaG can make a real difference.
Reading Comprehension
A course built specifically around the skills and strategies needed for 11+ Reading Comprehension. Students learn how to annotate and understand texts efficiently, tackle different question types, work out unfamiliar vocabulary and avoid common traps. Across the course, they encounter a wide variety of genres and writing styles, using texts from past 11+ exams or written in the style of real papers. We also focus on structuring strong written answers and approaching multiple-choice questions strategically, with written answer, multiple choice and mixed course formats available to suit different 11+ exams.
Book Your Space
Click on the button below to reserve your space. Joining more than one course? Please complete the booking process separately for each course you’d like to join.
Have questions? Book a free 15-minute discovery call with Nicole below.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does each course cost?
Each 12-week course costs £299, covering three months of structured, expert-led support and guidance. This works out at just under £25 per student, per week.
Payment plans are also available. You can pay 50% to reserve your child’s space, followed by the remaining 50% one month after the initial payment.
Do children actively participate in classes?
Yes! Classes are kept small so that all students can ask and answer questions throughout each lesson. Cameras and microphones are kept on and classes are interactive, rather than lecture-style.
Do you prepare children for super-selective schools?
Absolutely. We have helped children gain entry into both selective and super-selective schools. Courseware is fully custom-built to provide the level of knowledge students need when preparing for top schools.
What if my child misses or cannot attend a live class?
No problem. You will still receive the lesson materials, worksheet, homework task and lesson recording to review. If you have questions after watching the recording, support is available.
Are all students at the same academic level?
Classes include a mixture of Year 4 and Year 5 students, so naturally there is some variation in ability. Year 4 students join small group classes if they are working at expected level or above. Lessons are designed to stretch stronger students while still supporting those who need more confidence and structure.
What if my child is anxious or lacks confidence?
Confidence-building is central to Path to Pass. Lessons are calm, supportive and structured to help children trust their thinking. Building confidence is considered just as important as developing exam readiness and academic skills.
What involvement do parents need to have?
Most parents do not need to sit in on classes, as children are fully supported by the tutor throughout. For some Year 4 students, we may recommend spending around 10 minutes looking through the lesson slides together before class. Parents should also ensure that their child completes their weekly homework.
Which exam boards are the courses suitable for?
The courses are suitable for most exam boards, including GL, SET, Bucks STT, Kent Test, CSSE, ISEB Pretest, London Consortium and school-set exams.
Your child’s target schools will affect which courses are relevant and which Reading Comprehension format they should take. Reading Comprehension is available in multiple-choice, written-answer and combined formats, while Creative Writing is suitable for schools with a writing element.
The courses are not designed specifically for the new-format FSCE 2026 exams, although the skills taught remain relevant and transferable.
Can my child take more than one course?
Yes. Parents usually enrol their child in one or two courses at a time, depending on their exam format and where they need the most support.
If you would like to join more than one course, please complete the booking process separately for each course.
I have other questions!
I’m happy to answer any questions you have. Email me at nicole@pathtopass.co.uk, message me on WhatsApp at +447934 638279, or book a free 15-minute discovery call via the button on this page.