Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course Gillingham 2026
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
This August 2026 course prepares Year 5 children for the Medway Test in September 2026 and grammar school entry in September 2027. The Medway Test for children attending Medway primary schools takes place on Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 September 2026. Children not at a Medway primary school are allocated a weekend sitting on Saturday 19 or Sunday 20 September 2026. Assessment decisions are communicated to families on Wednesday 14 October 2026. Medway Test registration opened on 18 May 2026 and closed on 12 June 2026. Families should confirm their registration status directly with Medway Council.Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in Gillingham?
Gillingham sits at the heart of the Medway Towns, and its Year 5 families navigate a different 11 Plus process from the rest of Kent: the Medway Test, administered by Medway Council and distinct from the Kent County Council Kent Test used elsewhere in the county. Each August, 11 Plus Tutoring delivers a fully live online summer booster course that Gillingham families can access from home, making expert 11 Plus preparation convenient and structured throughout the holiday period.
Children from Gillingham and the surrounding ME7, ME8 and ME5 areas who are targeting grammar school places at Rainham Mark Grammar School, Chatham Grammar School, Holcombe Grammar School and other Medway grammar schools will find this course the most structured revision available during the crucial August run-up to their September test.
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Why Families in Gillingham Choose the 11 Plus Summer Booster Course
Full Exam Practice
Knowing the topics isn't enough. Children need to practice full-length, timed papers in the exact GL Assessment format to be ready for the Medway Test.
Speed and Stamina
Finishing two long papers on time is hard. We teach children how to pace themselves so they don't run out of time on exam day.
Learning Reasoning
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning aren't usually taught in primary school. Our summer lessons teach these brand-new subjects from scratch.
No Summer Slump
Studying alone at home easily loses momentum in August. Our structured lessons and expert tutor feedback keep children focused and moving forward.
Building Confidence
Weekly timed mock exams help children get used to test conditions, replacing exam-day nerves with calm confidence.
A Reliable August Plan
Instead of stressful, last-minute revision, families get a clear, steady schedule that keeps children tracking toward success.
Students We Commonly Support for the 11 Plus in Gillingham
We support Year 5 children from across the Medway Towns, including Gillingham, Hoo, Strood, Rainham, Wigmore, Hempstead, Twydall, and Parkwood, covering the ME7, ME8, and ME5 postcode areas. Many pupils attend local schools such as Featherby Junior School, Hempstead Junior School, Barnsole Primary School, and Twydall Primary School. These families are in the final stages of preparing for the Medway Test and are targeting Year 7 grammar school places for September 2027.Why Choose Our Gillingham 11 Plus Intensive Summer Booster Course?
Fast Summer Progress
Quickly boost your child's skills in Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning right before the September exams.
Small, Friendly Groups
With a maximum of six students per class, our tutors can give your child individual attention and adapt to their learning style.
Experienced Local Tutors
Learn from fully DBS-checked teachers who know the exact GL Assessment format used by Medway grammar schools.
Daily Live Practice Mocks
Children do timed practice papers every day with instant help from the teacher, building real speed and exam-day confidence.
Easy-to-Follow Lessons
Our expert instructors break down tough topics into simple steps and teach clever shortcuts for solving exam questions.
Fun, Interactive Classes
Our online lessons are lively and engaging, keeping children focused, motivated, and happy to participate from start to finish.
Helpful Expert Feedback
After every practice paper, students receive clear, constructive feedback that shows them exactly how to fix mistakes and score higher.
Expert-Led Lessons
Step-by-step teaching, clear explanations, and practical exam techniques delivered by experienced 11 Plus tutors
How a Year 5 Gillingham Student Found Her Rhythm Through Summer Mock Practice
One child from Gillingham started the summer booster course confident in English and Maths, yet struggled to finish the Non-Verbal Reasoning section within the time limit. Four weeks of structured online sessions introduced her to a methodical approach to shape patterns and reflections, and weekly mock papers gave her the practice reps she needed to stop second-guessing herself. By the final session of August, she was completing both papers comfortably inside the time limit, and far more settled in her approach heading into September.
What Topics Are Taught in Our Intensive 11 Plus Summer Revision Course in Gillingham 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 Gillingham Families
Rainham Mark Grammar School in Rainham is Medway’s only fully co-educational grammar school and consistently one of its most oversubscribed, receiving well over 1,000 applications for 235 Year 7 places each year. Passing the Medway Test is the prerequisite for consideration, but place offers are then made based on the school’s own admissions and oversubscription criteria.
About 11 Plus Tutoring
Preparing for the 11 Plus entrance exams can be a challenging journey for children in Years 3 to 5, which is why 11 Plus Tutoring, a UK-based online tuition service, focuses entirely on helping students succeed. We provide comprehensive support for all major exam boards, GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB, SET, FSCE, and CSSE, as well as school-specific papers, covering Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Students can benefit from personalised one-to-one lessons with experienced, DBS-checked tutors, as well as targeted booster courses.
To reinforce learning, we offer a dedicated homework platform, regular assessments, and an interactive dashboard that helps parents and students monitor progress every step of the way. Read reviews on Trustpilot.
How to Register for Our 4-Week 11 Plus Revision Course in Gillingham
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.