AgeAge from 1st SeptUK year group systemUK national CurriculumThe UK plus’US/International grade system
4 and underUnder 4NurseryFoundation StageNursery
4 years old by 31 August4-5 yearsReceptionFoundation Stage/4+4+ Enter new schoolK1 (Pre-Kindergarten)
5 years old by 31 August5-6 yearsYear 1Key Stage one7+ January of Year 1, start YellowbirdK2 (Kindergarten)
6 years old by 31 August6-7 yearsYear 2Key Stage one/7+7+ Exams can be between October and January of Year 2

8+ January of Year 2, start Yellowbird
Grade 1
7 years old by 31 August7-8 yearsYear 3Key Stage two/8+7+ enter new school

8+ Exam can be between October and January of Year 3
Grade 2
8 years old by 31 August8-9 yearsYear 4Key Stage two8+ enter new school

10+ January of Year 4, start Yellowbird
Grade 3
9 years old by 31 August9-10 yearsYear 5Key Stage two11+ January of Year 5, start YellowbirdGrade 4
10 years old by 31 August10-11 yearsYear 6Key Stage two10+ enter new school

11+ and 13+ Exams can be between October and January of Year 6
Grade 5
11 years old by 31 August11-12 yearsYear 7Key Stage three/11+11+ enter new schoolGrade 6
12 years old by 31 August12-13Year 8Grade 7
13 years old by 31 August13-14Year 913+ enter new schoolGrade 8
Time
2:30-4:30pm
bring a snack
Venue
Fulham Venue: Fulham Prep School, 200 Greyhound Rd, London W14 9RG
Putney Venue: Hurlingham School, 122 Putney Bridge Rd, London SW15 2NQ
Suitable for

7+: For children sitting their 7+ exams this year

8+: For children sitting their 8+ exams this year

11+: For children sitting their 11+ exams this year

How it works

Children should be registered through the website by booking and paying for the workshop.

Children will receive their booklets at the start of the week. These booklets are filled with exercises and tasks to complete as a group and individually throughout the course of the week.

The marking and feedback within the booklets is extensive and will give you a good indication of the areas in which your child excelled and where they may need improvement. You will also have the chance to talk to the teacher at pick-up, provided you arrive on time.

Key areas covered

We cover these key areas:

7+ and 8+: Tasks range from making and building activities. Working together in a group and taking turns. Completing word puzzles, block puzzles, reading out loud and answering mental maths questions. Spelling words and writing tasks. Listening skills and co-operation. For example children are taught to play a card game and then asked to explain the game to a partner.

11+: Tasks range from looking at pictures, discussing complex questions, working out Maths and science problems and completing activities. Group discussions help children to gain confidence in their own thoughts and opinions on a variety of topics. They also give the children many ideas to use for the real interviews, promoting confidence.

Important information
  • Max Students: 6 
  • Students can attend this workshop several times throughout the year to build their confidence and skills as the material changes each holiday. Back-to-back weeks will repeat material (August and October dates).

NOTE: If a workshop is Sold Out, please join the waitlist by selecting the sold out workshop, date and venue and then entering your email when prompted.

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    • 14 days or more before the start of the course/workshop/exam, you will be offered a credit for a future course/workshop/exam valid for 12 months OR a full refund less an admin fee (the lesser of 10% of the order or £50).
    • Less than 14 days before the start of a course/workshop/exam, we will try to fill the place and may be able to offer a credit to be used within 12 months.
  3. No shows are not eligible for a credit or refund.
  4. A workshop/exam booking may be transferred to another person with no additional charges.

Group Interview Skills

£385.00
Suitable for 7+, 8+, 11+
3 day workshops
Fulham and Putney

Description

Passing the entrance exams is often just the first step. Schools also want to get to know the individual behind the test scores. It is likely that your child will be interviewed by their prospective schools and may be invited to attend an activity day, often in a small group. Interview Skills is not about teaching children exactly what to say. This defeats the purpose of an interview and will be noticed by experienced interviewers. Instead, our sessions will help your child to think on their feet and offer natural responses to a range of typical interview questions, showing a reflection of who they are and what they are passionate about. They will develop confidence when meeting new people in unfamiliar situations, work comfortably in a group and share their ideas eloquently while respectfully listening to others.

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Each session is interactive and children are given a booklet of activities and tasks to complete in a group or individual interview situation. These booklets are sent home at the end of the week, filled with comments and feedback from our experienced teachers. We focus on good manners, how to shake hands, posture, how to sit and maintain eye contact with an adult. Question types range from basic enquiries to find out a child’s interests to more philosophical questions. Groups will also look at art, various conundrums, mental maths problems and speaking and listening activities. When not asking direct questions, teachers are also looking at a variety of skills in the individual such as leadership skills, listening skills, collaboration, team work, general knowledge and behaviour. We help guide the children to think of ways to subtly show these off without being too bossy or passive. This is a positive, collaborative experience where children also learn from each other and gain top tips to help them in the real thing.

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Additional information

Exam Group

7+, 8+, 11+

Select Dates

16-18 Dec 2024

Location

Fulham, Putney

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