Based in Greenwich, the team behind ‘YES Tests’ mock examinations company has more than 60 years combined teaching, tutoring and 11 plus assessment experience.
We believe that taking a mock exam should be an experience to bolster a pupil’s confidence and help to prepare them for the structures and routines of a real exam. That is why all our sessions are led by qualified teachers, skilled in making pupils feel at ease, in small and nurturing groups.
Our sister company, Young Education Services, has been operating in Southeast London since 1991 and has a proven track record for providing bespoke, nurturing and effective support for Primary and Secondary aged children.
We are currently hosting 11 plus style mock exams for those taking either the Bexley or Kent selection tests in September 2024.
Are you unsure about which exam is correct for your child? Please open the link to see our guide: Which exam is right for my child
The 11 plus exams are used by boroughs and individual schools to help determine whether your child is a right fit for certain academic establishments.
Taking an 11 plus mock exam is an essential part of 11+ preparation. It offers candidates the chance to benefit from the experience of taking an exam with peers, helping to reduce stress and anxiety in the real exam. In addition, the practice of sitting a timed exam and obtaining positive results is encouraging for many of the students. The results allow parents to gauge how well a child is performing and highlight areas for further study.
In our mock exam sessions, we aim to replicate your child’s most likely experience on the day of the real 11+ tests.
On the day you can expect:
A full report providing the questions which appeared on the test papers;
A record which shows your child’s score in each element of the test papers, a total score for each test and a combined score for the tests;
A ‘ranking’ score – this contains the scores of all students who have ever completed each set of test papers, allowing you to compare your child’s score to others.
Our feedback reports are usually issued within 4-5 days. After the exam is completed, we carry out a further check of answer sheets to ensure that no questions have been missed or marked incorrectly.
What does my child need to bring? On the day of the test your child will need to bring their own pencil case with 3 sharp pencils, rubber and a parent’s phone number on a slip of paper; a water bottle and small appropriate snack (if needed). If they wear glasses, or need medication such as an EpiPen, these should be packed in the child’s bag.
Where will the test take place? Our tests in 2023 are held at James Wolfe Primary School, Royal Hill, SE10 8RZ (please note that there 2 sites for this school – please use the correct postcode). As you enter the playground, keep right around the side of the main school building. As you pass through a set of gates you will see a black annex at the back of the playground. We are located here.
What can we expect on the day of the exam? You and your child will be greeted by one of our friendly and experienced team who are well versed in making students feel comfortable and calm. They will have the chance to settle and use the toilet before the exam starts. Our GL exams have 3, roughly 45 minute papers. We have a short break halfway through all exams where children can use the toilet and have a small snack and drink (if needed). When the exam is finished, we will allow children to leave with one of the emergency contacts listed on the booking form. We aim to make the mock experience as realistic as possible, but are also aware that for some children, it may be daunting.
What happens if my child is sick or cannot attend? If your child is unwell, we require 24 hours notice before the exam. If it is possible, we will do our best to accommodate your child on another test date, provided a doctor’s certificate is provided as proof of illness. A £15 rescheduling fee will apply to cover the cost of our administration.
What happens if my child needs to use the toilet during the exam? Children will be gently asked if they can wait for the break but if they feel that they cannot, then they will of course be allowed to leave the exam room. We will not be able to pause the exam for them and this does mean that they may miss some of the allocated time. If your child has a medical condition which means they may need to leave the room during the exam, please make this known to us when filling out the booking form.
What happens if my child is late to the exam? We aim to start each exam promptly. If your child is late we will not be able to wait, but we may be able to admit them at the start of a new section of the test. Being late to an exam can be very distressing for a child and it may impact on their overall performance. If there is time at the end, we may be able to let them stay behind and complete the section they missed. This will vary from exam to exam, depending on how many pupils we have. This means that your child may get an incomplete report.
How do I know what type of test is right for the schools my child will be sitting for? For the Bexley and Kent selection tests, a GL exam should be taken. Our exams aim to provide a realistic picture of these exam formats.
Does scoring well in a mock exam guarantee my child entry into a Grammar or Independent School? No. The mock test is a practice exam, designed to identify areas for development and to help your child to improve their test technique. The results from the mock exam will not contribute to your child’s actual result – only their result from the official 11plus selection tests will be taken into account.
YES Tests Limited
71-75 Shelton Street
Covent Garden
London
WC2H 9JQ
Email us here: info@yestests.com
Registration Number 13891918