Academy of
Brilliance

Online 11+ tuition that builds steadily, not in a panic.

Live preparation for the 11+ and grammar school entrance exams, taught by a family-run team in groups of no more than eight, or 1-to-1. Your child joins from home, wherever you are in the UK.

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What your child works on

Preparation covers the skills the 11+ tests and the habits that carry a child through it.

  • English: reading comprehension, vocabulary and written answers that hold up under time pressure.
  • Maths: arithmetic fluency and the multi-step problem-solving that entrance papers reward.
  • Reasoning: verbal and non-verbal reasoning, where your child’s target schools test it.
  • Exam technique: timed practice papers, checking work and moving on from a hard question.
  • Calm on the day: familiarity with the format, so the real exam feels like one more practice.

At a glance

Years 3–6Live online1-to-1 or up to 8Free trial lesson

Taught by Mr Fayas Haque and Azeen Imtiaz, the tutors your child will get to know week to week.

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The 11+, explained for parents

The 11+ is the entrance test for grammar schools in England, along with some independent schools. Children usually sit it in September of Year 6, which means registration often closes during the summer term of Year 5. Check the deadlines for your local schools early.

There is no single national paper. Depending on your area and school, the test may cover English, Maths, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning in different combinations and formats. Before we plan anything, we find out what your target schools set, so practice matches the real thing.

When to start

The children who do best rarely cram. Daily reading and short, focused practice from Year 3 and Year 4 build the stamina that a last-minute course can’t replace. Focused exam preparation then usually begins in Year 5. Our founder writes about this in why routine matters more than raw intelligence.

What tuition can and can’t do

The 11+ is competitive and no tutor can guarantee a place. What good preparation does is make sure your child walks in knowing the format, with the skills practised and the nerves under control. Passing is also a beginning rather than an end: see the mistake many parents make after the 11+.

From first lesson to exam day.

Lessons are live and online, so there’s no traffic to fight after school.

Step one

Free trial

A first lesson so your child can meet the tutor and you can see how we teach.

Step two

Where they are now

We review your child’s current level and which schools and tests you’re aiming for.

Step three

A plan to exam day

Topics and practice papers mapped out across the months before the test.

Step four

Lessons and reports

Live lessons each week, with regular, honest progress reports to you.

11+ tuition questions.

Anything else, ask us directly: aobrillianceonline@gmail.com or WhatsApp.

When should my child start 11+ preparation?
Strong reading and number habits in Years 3 and 4 make the biggest difference. Most children begin focused 11+ preparation in Year 5, ahead of the test in September of Year 6.
Can you guarantee a grammar school place?
No, and you should be wary of anyone who does. The 11+ is competitive. We prepare your child thoroughly for the format and content of their tests so they can perform at their best on the day.
Which 11+ tests do you prepare for?
Tests vary by area and school. We start by finding out which papers your target schools use, then prepare your child for that format and those subjects.
Does online 11+ tuition work as well as in person?
Lessons are live, not recorded, so your child is taught and questioned in real time and the tutor sees their working. Groups are capped at eight, and there is no travel after school.
Is it 1-to-1 or a group?
Either. One-to-one gives the most tailored pace; small groups of up to eight add discussion and a little healthy competition. We’ll help you choose at the free trial.

Let’s talk about your child.

Tell us their year group, the subjects they need and when they can attend. We’ll review where they are now and be in touch within 24 hours to arrange a free trial.