Online 11 Plus Intensive Summer Course Minster 2026
Year 5 children in Minster, Kent, can prepare for the September 2026 Kent Test with the live online 11 Plus summer booster course from 11 Plus Tutoring. Running across four weeks in August, the course strengthens Maths, comprehension, vocabulary, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning skills using GL-style practice papers, small-group teaching, and regular tutor guidance for families in Minster-in-Thanet, Ramsgate, CT12, and CT11.
Price
£499
upfront
Trial
No free trial
for this intensive course
Sessions
12 live sessions
24 teaching hours
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Key Highlights of Our 11 Plus Online Summer Course
2027 Entry Note
For Year 5 pupils in Minster and the wider Thanet area, the 2026 summer booster course supports Kent Test preparation for September 2027 grammar school entry. The test is held in September, with results usually released in October. Registration for the 2026 Kent Test opened on 1 June and closes on 1 July 2026. Parents should check Kent County Council for the latest guidance.
Looking for an Online 11 Plus Summer Course in Minster?
11 Plus Tutoring offers a live online summer booster course for Year 5 children getting ready for the Kent Test in September. We are based in Minster, CT12, and support families in Ramsgate and Broadstairs. Our course helps children improve their Maths and Reasoning skills. Online lessons are convenient, and places fill up quickly, so book soon to give your child the best chance. Dane Court Grammar School in Broadstairs and Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School in Ramsgate are both part of the Kent Grammar School Consortium. They admit Year 7 students through the Kent Test, which is set by GL Assessment and managed by Kent County Council.
The weeks immediately after Year 5 ends represent a unique and finite opportunity. With the school year behind them and the September test ahead, children who invest this period in structured, timed revision under expert guidance arrive at the exam with a qualitatively different level of readiness, sharper, faster and more composed.
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Why Minster Families Choose the 11 Plus Summer Booster Course
Many parents in Minster use the summer booster course to give their child a more focused final push before the September Kent Test. It helps shift revision from casual practice to a planned routine. Common reasons include:
From Knowing to Performing
Understanding concepts is just the start. Regular practice with full-length papers under real test conditions helps bridge the gap to high scores.
Race Against the Clock
Time management across the Kent Test papers is crucial. We incorporate timed practice sessions throughout August to help children pace themselves effectively.
Conquering the Unknown
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning are often not covered in primary school. We introduce these subjects step by step, ensuring Minster pupils feel confident.
The Power of an Expert Eye
As August approaches, many students hit a revision wall. A professional tutor provides targeted feedback to unlock crucial score improvements.
Trimming Test-Day Anxiety
Regular mock exams familiarise students with the GL Assessment format, reducing nerves and promoting a calm mindset.
Smart Summer Routines
Families in Minster and nearby Thanet areas appreciate our structured online sessions, which keep children focused without exhausting their holiday energy.
Students We Commonly Support for the 11 Plus in Minster
We work with families in Minster-in-Thanet and the surrounding Thanet communities of Monkton, St Nicholas-at-Wade, Birchington, Ramsgate and Broadstairs, covering CT12, CT7 and CT11 postcodes, including children attending Minster Church of England Primary School, Monkton Church of England Primary School and St Nicholas-at-Wade Church of England Primary School. Many of these pupils are in the final weeks of preparation ahead of the Kent Test and are targeting Year 7 grammar school places at Thanet’s selective schools.
Why Choose Our Minster 11 Plus Intensive Summer Booster Course?
Fast-Track Summer Growth
Give your Year 5 child a dedicated space to sharpen their Maths, English, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning skills right before the exam.
Spotting Hidden Gaps
Our tight small-group setting ensures tutors can instantly spot where your child is struggling and offer immediate, direct support.
Specialist Kent Test Tutors
Your child will learn from fully DBS-checked experts who thoroughly understand grammar school expectations and the exact layout of the exam.
Mastering the Clock
Built-in, timed practice exercises train pupils to manage their pace, improve their accuracy, and maintain sharp focus ahead of September.
Step-by-Step Strategies
Our experienced tutors break down complex question types into simple steps, teaching children clever methods to tackle the paper with confidence.
Lively Online Classrooms
We design our online lessons to be highly active, keeping children constantly involved, asking questions, and beautifully focused from start to finish.
Turning Mistakes into Marks
Helpful tutor feedback shows your child exactly where they dropped points and how to fix those errors to secure steady progress.
Turning Mistakes into Marks
Helpful tutor feedback shows your child exactly where they dropped points and how to fix those errors to secure steady progress.
How a Year 5 Minster Student Improved Through Summer Mock Practice
Before joining the course, one student from Minster had a good understanding of many 11 Plus topics, but found it difficult to complete full papers within the time limit. Throughout the four-week programme, regular timed practice, tutor feedback, and focused support in weaker areas helped her improve steadily, especially in Letter Sequences within Verbal Reasoning. By the final week, she was working through full Kent Test-style papers with better pace, stronger accuracy and a clearer strategy for the September exam.
What Topics Are Taught in Our Intensive 11 Plus Summer Revision Course in Minster 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 Matters for Minster Families
For children in Minster preparing for the GL Assessment, the summer months offer an important opportunity to strengthen knowledge and build exam confidence. The final weeks before September should be used carefully, as they can help pupils improve both accuracy and timing.
Dane Court Grammar School in Broadstairs is a co-educational grammar school and part of the Coastal Academies Trust. It is one of two grammar schools in the Thanet district and is a key aspiration for families in Minster, Monkton and the wider CT12 area. Entry requires a qualifying Kent Test score, after which places are allocated by the school’s oversubscription criteria.
Minster Dane Court Grammar School in Kent admits around 160 students to Year 7 each year through the Kent 11 Plus test. Pupils come from Minster and nearby areas, including Westgate-on-Sea, Margate, and Birchington, with places allocated in accordance with Kent County Council’s admissions and oversubscription criteria.
All 32 Kent grammar schools use the Kent Test as the basis for Year 7 admissions. The Kent Test is set by GL Assessment and administered by Kent County Council.
At Dane Court Grammar School, students applying for Year 7 must have taken the Kent Test before January. From January onwards, students may take the school’s own admissions test for in-year entry.
The Kent Test is completed in one sitting and includes three timed multiple-choice papers assessing English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning. Pupils also complete a writing task, which is not counted toward the main score but may be considered in borderline decisions or appeals.
About 11 Plus Tutoring
At 11 Plus Tutoring, we focus entirely on helping Year 3–5 pupils successfully navigate 11 Plus entrance exams. Covering GL Assessment, CEM, ISEB, SET, FSCE, CSSE and school-specific papers, our online programme strengthens Maths, English, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning skills.
We provide structured booster courses, personalised one-to-one tuition, a homework portal for consistent practice, regular assessments to monitor progress, and a student dashboard to track individual progress and improvement. You can read reviews on Trustpilot.
How to Register for Our 4-Week 11 Plus Revision Course in Minster
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 delivers a live online 11 Plus intensive summer booster course for Year 5 children in Minster-in-Thanet, Kent. The August 2026 programme prepares children for the September Kent Test through small-group teaching, timed GL-style mock practice and tutor feedback.
Yes. The Minster summer booster course is designed for children preparing for the Kent Test, set by GL Assessment and administered by Kent County Council. It covers English, Maths, Verbal Reasoning and Non-Verbal Reasoning through two timed multiple-choice papers.
No. A qualifying Kent Test score makes your child eligible for consideration, but each school then applies its own admissions policy to allocate the available Year 7 places. Families should check the individual admissions criteria for Dane Court Grammar School and Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School directly.
The course is primarily designed for Year 5 children who have already begun 11 Plus preparation and need focused August revision, timed mock practice and expert tutor feedback before September. Families whose child is new to 11 Plus preparation should contact the team first to discuss suitability.
The course prepares students for all Kent grammar schools that use the Kent Test, with a specific focus on Dane Court Grammar School in Broadstairs and Chatham and Clarendon Grammar School in Ramsgate — the two grammar schools that directly serve the Thanet district.
Give Your Child a Stronger Start Before September
The weeks before the Kent Test can make a real difference to your child’s confidence and exam readiness. Our August course has limited spaces, so parents are encouraged to book early and secure focused support before exam day.