Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course Birmingham, West Midlands 2026
Birmingham’s selective education runs through the West Midlands Grammar Schools, where eight selective schools, including King Edward VI Five Ways School and Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, share a single entrance test covering English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal/Spatial Reasoning. Our online summer 11 Plus Tutoring course builds readiness across all four tested areas through a 4-week programme of small-group teaching, with timed practice before the September 2026 test and open to Year 5 families across Birmingham and surrounding boroughs.
Price
£499
upfront
Trial
No free trial
for this intensive course
Sessions
12 live sessions
24 teaching hours
Listen to the '11 Plus Summer Booster Course' Creator in the following audio message with an Introduction to the Course
Key Highlights of Our 11 Plus Online Summer Course
2027 Entry Note
Registration for the West Midlands Grammar Schools’ selective exam for September 2027 concludes in June 2026. Late registrations are not permitted. The test will take place in September 2026. The West Midlands Grammar Schools will announce admission exam results before October 31, 2026.
Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in Birmingham?
11 Plus Tutoring delivers a summer booster course for families across Birmingham throughout August every year, providing intensive, structured revision for Year 5 students ahead of the Grammar Schools in Birmingham entrance test, which is sat on a single date in September. Birmingham has eight selective state Grammar Schools sharing one consortium test set by GL Assessment.
The summer before the 11 Plus exam is the most valuable preparation period Year 5 students will have, especially in a competitive city like Birmingham. By August, school is finished, and children can dedicate real, focused time to English comprehension, Maths, verbal reasoning, and non-verbal reasoning, which the consortium test covers, while building the speed and accuracy that timed conditions demand. Families across Birmingham who commit to that August window consistently arrive at the September test feeling properly prepared rather than rushed.
Check out our 11 Plus Birmingham Tuition page for year-round preparation.
Why Families in Birmingham Seek the 11 Plus Summer Booster Course
Families in Birmingham and nearby areas register their children for 11 Plus summer courses to ensure they receive the best revision support in the final weeks before the entrance exam.
Test practice gap
After reviewing key topics, students need mock exam practice to bridge learning gaps before sitting the real test.
Time and pace
Many students need to work on exam skills such as time and stress management to perform at their best.
Reasoning topics
Students need support to cover Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning, which is not taught in primary schools.
Self-study plateau
Many students lack the motivation and organisational skills to maintain self-study during the summer break.
Building Self-assurance
Summer courses provide targeted exam practice that boosts students' confidence ahead of exam day.
Structured August Education
Families in Birmingham prefer structured, expert-led support in the final weeks before the 11 Plus.
Students We Commonly Support for the 11 Plus in Birmingham
We support families across Birmingham and its surrounding suburbs, including Aston, Bartley Green, Birmingham City Centre, Handsworth, and Kings Heath, covering postcodes B1 through B45. Our 11 Plus summer revision course is built around the GL Assessment to help children secure places at Year 7 Grammar Schools. Pupils from Anderton Park Primary School, Ladypool Primary School, and Chandos Primary School regularly join our focused preparation programme.
Why Choose Our Birmingham 11 Plus Intensive Summer Booster Course?
Accelerate Progress
A focused summer of online revision in Maths, English, VR, and NVR strengthens 11 Plus skills before the September exam.
Individualised Assistance
With no more than six students per group, tutors can give individual attention, targeted feedback, and consistent support throughout every session.
Experienced Tutors
DBS-checked and experienced with the GL Assessment format, our tutors also know what preparation for Birmingham Grammar School requires.
Timed simulated practice
Through regular timed GL-style tasks and the tutor feedback that follows, students build confidence, accuracy and exam technique.
Expert-Led Instructions
Experienced online 11 Plus tutors teach step by step, with clear explanations and exam techniques that students can actually use.
Interactive Teaching
Lessons are intentionally interactive to keep children focused, motivated, and actively involved throughout the session.
Professional Feedback
Each mock paper is accompanied by detailed feedback, so students can identify mistakes, strengthen weak areas, and progress at a steady pace.
Professional Feedback
Each mock paper is accompanied by detailed feedback, so students can identify mistakes, strengthen weak areas, and progress at a steady pace.
Birmingham Student Prepares for Year 6 with 11 Plus Summer Course
Before starting Year 6, a Birmingham student took part in our 11 Plus summer booster course for mock exam practice to prepare for the autumn West Midlands Grammar Schools entrance exams. Over four structured weeks, the small group lessons gave her regular access to GL-style papers in Verbal Reasoning and English. Consistent practice and feedback from her tutor greatly improved her weaker areas. By September, she felt more confident and had a clear sense of her progress.
What Topics Are Taught in Our Intensive 11 Plus Summer Revision Course in Birmingham 2026?
English
- Comprehension – Understanding and interpreting texts
- Spelling – Identifying and correcting spelling errors
- Vocabulary – Synonyms, antonyms, word meanings
- Writing Skills – Creative writing, story development, and organisation
- Grammar and Punctuation – Sentence structure, parts of speech
Maths
- Fractions and Decimals – Simplifying fractions, converting decimals
- Algebra – Solving basic equations, understanding variables
- Ratio and Proportion – Solving ratio problems, scaling quantities
- Geometry – Shapes, angles, perimeter, and area
- Arithmetic – Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
Verbal Reasoning
- Analogies – Identifying relationships between words
- Word Matching – Identifying matching words or phrases based on meanings
- Antonyms and Synonyms – Finding opposite and similar meanings
- Reading and Understanding – Deductive reasoning based on text
- Letter Sequences – Recognising patterns in letter arrangements
Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Rotation and Reflection –Recognising shapes rotated or reflected
- Mirror Images – Recognising mirrored shapes and figures
- Odd One Out – Identifying the item that doesn’t belong
- Shape Patterns – Identifying patterns in shapes and images
- Mathematical Shapes and Symmetry
Vocabulary
- Synonyms and Antonyms – Words with similar or opposite meanings.
- Phrasal Verbs and Collocations – Learning natural word pairings and multi-word verbs.
- Root Words – Understanding base words that can take prefixes or suffixes.
- Connotations and Idioms – Recognising word associations and commonly used expressions.
- Compound Words – Forming words by combining two different words.
Why the 11 Plus Summer Booster Course Matters for Birmingham Families
For families in Birmingham, the summer before the Grammar Schools’ Entrance Test is not a time to pause preparation. It is the most critical revision window of the entire journey. Here is why the final weeks before September make such a difference:
Children from Birmingham and surrounding areas such as Aston, Bartley Green, Birmingham City Centre, Handsworth, and Kings Heath who continue structured, timed practice throughout August are often significantly better prepared for the pace and pressure of the real exam.
About 11 Plus Tutoring
11 Plus Tutoring focuses entirely on getting 11 Plus entrance exams prepared correctly, running as a UK-based online tuition service built for children from Year 3 through to Year 5. The exam board coverage is thorough, including GL Assessment, Quest Assessment, CEM, ISEB, SET, FSCE, CSSE, and school-specific papers, with teaching spread evenly across Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Booster courses are available for families who want them, but the service extends much further. One-to-one tuition with qualified, DBS-checked tutors gives you individual attention where it matters most, supported by a homework portal and regular assessments that keep learning on track. A student dashboard makes tracking simple, and Trustpilot has plenty of reviews worth reading from parents who’ve already made their decision.
How to Register for Our 4-Week 11 Plus Revision Course in Birmingham
Signing up is simple:
1. Fill out the online registration form, email us at [email protected] or call at 07961 536224
2. Complete the payment to secure your child’s place.
3. Receive a confirmation along with full course details.
Frequently Asked Questions
11 Plus Tutoring provides a live, online, intensive summer booster course for Year 5 students in Birmingham, West Midlands. The course, which starts in August 2026, offers timed practice, tutor feedback, and small-group coaching to help students prepare for the 11 Plus exam.
Yes. Students preparing for the West Midlands 11 Plus entrance exam, which includes English comprehension, verbal reasoning, Maths, and nonverbal and spatial reasoning, can attend the summer booster course in Birmingham.
No. Admission to King Edward VI Five Ways School is not assured by passing the 11 Plus exam. Your child can apply to the esteemed and selective school if they receive a passing grade.
Students in Year 5 who have finished their 11 Plus preparation are the intended audience for this course. Organised practice, concentrated study in August, and feedback before the test in September are all necessary. Families with new 11 Plus students should contact the team in advance to reserve a course.
Bishop Vesey’s Grammar School, King Edward VI Aston School, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Boys, King Edward VI Camp Hill School for Girls, King Edward VI Five Ways School, King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys, King Edward VI Handsworth School for Girls, and Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls are all part of the West Midlands Consortium of Grammar Schools, which this course prepares students for.
Give Your Child the Advantage Before September Arrives!
The West Midlands GL Assessment is coming whether your child is ready or not. August remains the strongest preparation window left on the calendar, and the summer course turns it into real progress. Only a few places remain, so reserve one before the list fills up.