Give Your Child a 3-Year Head Start on the 11 Plus
Our Year 3 programme builds the deep foundations in English, Maths, Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning that grammar school success demands — at the perfect pace for 7 and 8 year olds.
The Earliest — and Smartest — Start in 11 Plus Preparation
Why Year 3 Is the Ideal Time to Begin
The 11 Plus exam is sat at the very start of Year 6, which means families who begin preparation in Year 3 have three full academic years to cover all content without rushing. At Ark Tuition, we use this time wisely — introducing topics gradually, reinforcing them repeatedly, and building your child's confidence well before exam year arrives.
Our Year 3 programme is designed specifically for children aged 7–8. Rather than compressing the full 11 Plus syllabus into a short window, we spread foundational work across the year so each concept takes root properly. Children leave every session having genuinely understood — not just memorised — what they have been taught.
- Age-appropriate introduction to all four 11 Plus subject areas
- Progress tests every 6–8 weeks to track development and guide next steps
- Free initial assessment to place your child in the right group from day one
- Feeds naturally into our Year 4 and Year 5 programmes
What Your Child Will Learn in Year 3
The Year 3 curriculum introduces all core 11 Plus disciplines at a pace matched to your child's stage of development — building genuine ability, not just test technique.
English — Reading Comprehension
Children develop close reading skills using age-appropriate texts. We focus on inference, language features, and answering both multiple-choice and written questions accurately.
English — Creative Writing
We introduce sentence variety, expanded vocabulary, narrative structure, and accurate punctuation — building independence and creativity gradually across the year.
Maths — Number & Calculation
Place value, mental and written arithmetic, multiplication tables, and early division. We build fluency and speed with core number work — the foundation for all 11 Plus maths.
Maths — Problem Solving
Multi-step word problems, logic puzzles, and mathematical reasoning tasks. Children learn to select the right method and show their working clearly.
Verbal Reasoning
Introduced from scratch for most Year 3 children. We cover word relationships, letter codes, and analogies progressively — building confidence across all 21 question types over time.
Non-Verbal Reasoning
Spatial reasoning and visual pattern recognition through progressive exercises — series, matrices, and shape transformations — paced to suit 7–8 year olds.
Everything You Need to Know
Days
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday
Duration
1 Hour Per Subject
Class Size
Max 6 Students
Location
Ilford Centre + Online
Programme Fees
Choose the option that works best for your child and your schedule.
One Subject
Single subject group tuition
1 hr/week · max 6 students
- Weekly Saturday or Sunday session
- Small group teaching
- Regular class checks
- Study materials included
Two Subjects
Best value for broad 11 Plus preparation
2 hrs/week · 1 hr per subject
- Two subjects covered each week
- Smooth pathway into Year 4
- Parent updates on progress
- Priority re-enrolment for Year 4
Individual Tuition
Fully personalised one-to-one sessions
4 sessions/month · £35 per session
- Tailored lesson planning
- Targeted catch-up and stretch work
- Ideal alongside group tuition
- In-centre or online
How It Works
Everything included in your hourly rate
- Initial assessment included
- Tailored resources provided
- Progress updates to parents
- Pay via Tax-Free Childcare
- Pay via childcare vouchers
Pay As You Go
Group tuition · no monthly commitment
Book per session · group classes only
- Same small group as regular classes
- No monthly contract required
- Resources and materials included
- Saturday or Sunday sessions
How It Works
Simple, flexible booking
- Book individual sessions as needed
- Priced per subject per hour
- Pay per session attended
- Switch to monthly for better value
- Subject to class availability
Childcare Choices — Use Your Benefits
We accept several government-backed funding schemes to help make 11 Plus preparation more affordable for eligible families.
Tax-Free Childcare
Open a government Tax-Free Childcare account and receive a 20% top-up on money deposited. Pay us directly via your TFC account.
- Government adds £2 for every £8 you pay in
- Up to £500 government contribution every 3 months
- Available if you earn under £100k/year
Childcare Vouchers
If your employer offers childcare vouchers, these can be used toward tuition fees.
- Pre-tax salary sacrifice scheme
- Accepted from all major voucher providers
- Only available to existing scheme members
Universal Credit
Families receiving Universal Credit may be able to claim back up to 85% of eligible childcare costs through the childcare element.
- Up to 85% of costs covered
- Paid monthly in arrears
- Must be in work or starting work
Need help working out which scheme applies to you? Call us on 020 3441 7272 or email info@arktuition.co.uk and we'll help you navigate the options. You can also visit childcarechoices.gov.uk for a full eligibility checker.
Ready to Secure Your Child's Place?
Class sizes are limited to 6 students. Book a free assessment to discuss your child's needs and check current availability.
What Parents Say
Hear from families who have been through our Year 3 programme.
Common Questions
Your Child's Grammar School Journey Starts Here
Book a free assessment today and let our expert tutors show you exactly what your child is capable of — with three years ahead of you, there has never been a better time to begin.