Strengthen the core skills every entrance exam tests.
Students can prepare for:
Choose the right pathway
02 pathwaysThe basics
12+ generally refers to entrance assessments for students seeking admission to an independent school around Year 7 or Year 8, depending on the school.
There is no single nationwide 12+ examination. Each school may set its own combination of assessments, which can include:
13+ is traditionally associated with entry to independent senior schools around Year 9.
Students may prepare for Common Entrance-style examinations or individual school entrance assessments. Depending on the target school, subjects can include:
Important: Requirements, subjects, formats and assessment dates vary between schools. Dominis can help families build preparation around the specific requirements of their target school.
Choose the Right 12+ & 13+ Support
Every student starts at a different point. Our tutors identify strengths and gaps first, then create a preparation pathway that matches the student’s target and timeline.
Book Your Free ConsultationIdentify your child’s current academic level, strengths, gaps and target-school requirements.
Build secure foundations in the subjects and skills required for the entrance assessment.
Move beyond standard schoolwork with higher-level questions, reasoning tasks and exam-style challenges.
Develop accuracy, speed, comprehension, problem-solving and effective exam techniques.
Complete regular assessments and timed mock papers to measure progress.
Use tutor feedback and performance analysis to identify exactly what needs more practice.
Build confidence, resilience and time-management skills for the real examination.
Interactive online sessions designed around the student’s ability and preparation goals.
Lessons focus on individual strengths, weaknesses and target-school requirements.
Students regularly encounter the types of questions, timings and challenges they may face in entrance assessments.
Regular assessments and feedback help parents understand where their child is improving and where further support is needed.
We help students develop independent thinking, problem-solving, accuracy and exam confidence.
12+ & 13+ Preparation
Tell us your child’s year group, target school, subjects and examination timeline — and Dominis can help you identify the right preparation pathway.
