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Our top four tips for passing the UKiSET exam
- REMEMBER you need to track your UKiSET progress each week for maximum benefit and to keep yourself motivated.
Adopting our recommended UKiSET techniques will quickly tell you which UKiSET test sections are most difficult for you to answer correctly. - To demonstrate your true UKiSET potential you need to practice until you can answer all types of UKiSET question correctly and quickly.
- Try to teach yourself the most effective UKiSET strategies for mastering your most challenging UKiSET items.
- Learn what works best for you to pass the most difficult UKiSET question types.
What is the UKiSET and how is it used for independent school admissions?
- The UKiSET is designed for international students applying to UK independent schools.
- Each UKiSET exam an international student takes will assess their academic abilities, language proficiency, and cognitive skills.
What are the UKiSET’s Age Categories?
THE UKiSET assessments are divided into three main age categories: Junior UKiSET, Middle UKiSET , and Senior UKiSET. Each of these UKiSET age categories adopt a specific test format and set of skills being tested:
- The Junior UKiSET test is for ages around 9-11.
- Middle UKiSET test for around 11-13 years.
- The Senior UKiSET test is for applicant pupils aged between 15-17 years of age.
Each UKiSET category has these components :
- Verbal reasoning,
- UKiSET non-verbal reasoning,
- and UKiSET English proficiency.
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The UKiSET:
- Consists of three sections; verbal reasoning subtest; numerical reasoning subtest and abstract reasoning sub-test.
- Verbal Reasoning (Language questions and problem-solving with words);
- Non-Verbal Reasoning (Solving problems using shapes, pictures and logic); and
- Mathematical Reasoning (Looking at number, value, quantity and sequence concepts).
Which U.K. private schools use the UKiSET?
- Is currently used by approximately 180 independent British private schools. Some of the top UK private schools use the UKISET, including:
- Eton College;
- Felsted School;
- Framlingham College;
- Glenalmond College;
- Harrogate Ladies’ College;
- Leighton Park School;
- Loughborough Grammar School;
- Marlborough College;
- and Oakham School.
How is the UKISET used by private schools?
In Year 9 children would usually be 13. Therefore you should look at exam papers for 12+, 13+ and 14+ as per this page on our website.
12+ Exams to 14 Plus Exams
The test papers to look at would however depend on which school you are wishing to apply for. Different schools use different combinations of entry exams, usually GL or CEM.
Another question would be what kind of school you are wishing to join.
You would have a choice between
- State schools (no entrance exams and regulated by Ofsted, so different rankings)
- Private Schools (school entrance exams and regulated by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) and can be pricey)
- Grammar Schools (state secondary schools that select their pupils by means of an examination).
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Good luck with your UKiset test practice!