English Support from Year 1 to University Preparation
Build stronger reading, writing and communication skills, develop confidence in comprehension and analysis, and prepare effectively for school assessments, entrance examinations, SATs, GCSEs, IGCSEs, A Levels and international admissions pathways.
Dominis provides structured English support across:
From developing early reading and sentence-building skills to analysing complex texts and producing advanced academic writing, our English programmes support students throughout their academic journey.
Primary
Build strong foundations in reading, phonics, vocabulary, grammar, comprehension, spelling and writing.
Entrance
Develop comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, creative writing and written-expression skills for selective-school entrance examinations.
Secondary
Progress from KS3 English into structured GCSE and IGCSE English Language and Literature preparation.
Advanced
Develop sophisticated analysis, academic writing and textual interpretation for AS and A Level English.
Writing & Literacy
Strengthen communication, reading and writing skills across school and examination pathways.
University & International Admissions
Develop advanced reading, language, writing and analytical skills for international admissions and academic pathways.
Year by year
Primary
Build confidence in early reading, speaking and writing.
Key Areas
Key stages
Years 1–2
Years 3–6
Years 7–9
Years 10–11
Years 12–13
Entrance exams
English
Develop essential reading and writing skills for early selective-school entrance.
English
Strengthen comprehension, vocabulary and written expression.
English
Focused preparation for competitive 11+ English assessments.
English
Develop more advanced comprehension and writing skills for senior-school entrance.
English
Prepare for demanding senior-school entrance assessments.
Preparation can be tailored to relevant entrance formats including:
Exam pathways
Choose the qualification, skill area or assessment your child is working towards.
English Reading
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling
Students can access
Core Areas
Preparation Includes
Exam Boards
Focused preparation for set texts, poetry and analytical essays.
Core Areas
Students Develop
Set texts are matched to the student's exam board and school specification.
Board-specific preparation for International GCSE English Language.
Exam Boards
Support Includes
Develop strong interpretation and essay-writing skills for International GCSE Literature.
Areas Supported
Content is matched to the student's relevant exam board and prescribed texts.
Advanced support for students studying English Language in Years 12 and 13.
Areas Supported
Students develop
Advanced preparation for students studying literature at post-16 level.
Areas Supported
Students develop
For students who want to become more confident, imaginative and effective writers.
Skills Developed
Creative Writing support can be useful for
Structured support for students who need stronger understanding of texts.
Skills Developed
Support can be adapted for
Develop stronger accuracy and control in written English.
Areas Supported
These skills support students across
For students preparing for international academic pathways.
SAT Reading & Writing
ACT English
ACT Reading
AP English Language
AP English Literature
Skills
Skill 01
Skill 02
Skill 03
Skill 04
Skill 05
Skill 06
Skill 07
Start with a conversation
Whether your child is:
or:
Dominis can provide English support matched to their current academic stage.
